Assistant or Associate Clinical Faculty of School Psychology

UConn Careers • Storrs, CT

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Educational Psychology in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut invites applications and nominations for a non-tenure track assistant or associate nine-month Clinical Faculty of School Psychology beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will join a dynamic program and department and will support the master’s/sixth year and doctoral school psychology programs. The highly productive Department of Educational Psychology offers graduate degrees in School Psychology; Special Education; Counselor Education; Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent Development; and Research Methods, Measurement and Evaluation. The mission of the school psychology program is to prepare scientist-practitioners whose professional interests involve children, families, and the educational process. The program orientation emphasizes integration of theory and research, stressing an empirically informed approach. There are currently 3 core faculty in the School Psychology programs. We are seeking a highly organized, motivated, and knowledgeable school psychology colleague to contribute to and advance our esteemed MA and Ph.D. programs. The Neag School of Education stands out as a major contributor to instructional and research excellence at the University of Connecticut, one of the nation’s leading public higher education institutions. With academic departments dedicated to educational leadership, educational psychology, and curriculum and instruction, the Neag School consistently ranks among the top 30 public graduate schools of education in the nation. Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 14 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at UConn Health in Farmington. The University has more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 34,000 students, including nearly more than 26,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The university serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

Requirements

• Completed doctoral degree in School Psychology or related area, at time of appointment.
• Eligible to be credentialed as a Psychologist or School Psychologist in Connecticut.
• A record of teaching in a college/university setting.
• Experience with supervision of students engaged in clinical activities.
• Relevant work experience in K-12 settings.
• Demonstrated effective communication, leadership, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completed doctoral degree in School Psychology.
• Licensure as a psychologist in Connecticut, or able to submit for licensure in Connecticut upon hire.
• Evidence of teaching for 2 or more semesters in a college/university setting.
• Demonstrated record of effective advising and clinical supervision.
• Leadership experience in the administration of a training program or in accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will work with the School Psychology faculty to lead the NASP-approved master’s/6th year program and support the APA-accredited doctoral program, which are located at UConn’s main Storrs campus.
• The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include teaching courses, directing internship and supporting clinical placements, advising master’s students, leading NASP accreditation processes, co-leading APA accreditation processes, admissions, pursuing extramural funding to support student training, and engagement with related Connecticut state organizations.
• The typical teaching load for a non-tenure track faculty position is 3:3.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree