Assistant or Associate Professor in School Psychology

Indiana University Academic Positions • Bloomington, IN

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About The Position

The School Psychology Program in the Department of Applied Psychology in Education and Research Methodology at Indiana University Bloomington’s School of Education seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor for its APA-accredited doctoral and NASP-approved Specialist programs. The successful candidate will pursue an active research agenda, teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels, mentor graduate students, and contribute service to the Program, Department, School of Education, University, and school psychology professional communities.

The Program particularly welcomes candidates with a strong research background and publication record, a record of or potential for securing external funding or contracts, and an interest in collaboration. The desired research advances academic assessment and intervention in school settings, potentially including universal screening, progress monitoring, data-based decision making, learning disabilities, and supports for students’ academic outcomes. Applicants with other research agendas that complement the faculty are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will contribute to the Program’s growing Undergraduate Minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and new undergraduate School Psychology courses through teaching and service.

The position includes developing and maintaining a research program, disseminating scholarship, pursuing external funding as appropriate, teaching courses at a load commensurate with a tenure-track appointment, advising and mentoring graduate students, and carrying out program, departmental, school, and university service. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2027.

Requirements

• Commitment to an active research agenda, excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching, graduate student mentorship, and service.
• Strong research background and publication record, or strong potential in these areas.
• Demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, applying for and securing external funding or contracts.
• Interest in collaborating with colleagues within and outside the Department.
• Ability to provide strong research mentorship to advisees and students.
• Research that advances academic assessment and intervention in school settings, or another research agenda that complements Program and Department faculty.
• Submit a cover letter of no more than 3 pages, a teaching statement of no more than 2 pages, an updated CV, and contact information for 3 professional references.

Nice To Haves

• Research on universal screening, progress monitoring, data-based decision making, learning disabilities, or supports that improve students’ academic outcomes.
• Interest in contributing to the Undergraduate Minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and undergraduate School Psychology course offerings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an active program of research in school psychology and/or related areas.
• Disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations, and pursue external funding as appropriate.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses within the School Psychology Program at a course load commensurate with a tenure-track position.
• Mentor and advise graduate students, supporting their research development and progress toward programmatic milestones.
• Contribute to Program, Department, and University service, including Program meetings, graduate admissions and recruitment, and other initiatives.
• Participate in committees and assume leadership roles in relevant Program, Department, and School activities as needed.
• Support the growth of the Undergraduate Minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and undergraduate School Psychology courses through teaching and service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed