Assistant Professor in School Psychology, Tenure-Track

Temple University•Philadelphia, PA

6d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Temple University's School Psychology Program in the College of Education and Human Development invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position, with a tentative start date of July 1, 2027. The program includes an APA-accredited and NASP-approved PhD program and a NASP-accredited EdS program. The successful candidate will join an inclusive, collaborative faculty and contribute to the program's commitment to evidence-based assessment, intervention, and practice with diverse populations, as well as advancing equity in educational and mental health services in Philadelphia and beyond. The candidate will establish or develop a strong, externally funded research program and demonstrate excellence or potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate students at the Specialist and Doctoral levels. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester, with a particular need for instruction in clinical supervision, assessment, and intervention; undergraduate teaching may also be expected. The role includes clinical and research supervision, service, and collaboration across the College and University. Support is available for completing supervised postdoctoral clinical hours. The salary range is $70,000–$80,000 annually. Applications are submitted by email, and review begins December 1, 2026, continuing until the position is filled.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in school psychology or a closely related field.
Record of or potential for excellence in research, teaching, and mentorship.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a psychologist in Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

Credential as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).
Experience supervising graduate students.
Experience practicing as a school psychologist.
Experience teaching graduate-level courses.
Experience obtaining grants and/or conducting externally funded research.
Experience providing effective school psychological services to students from diverse backgrounds.
Additional certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst is highly valued.
Clinical experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain a program of scholarly research in school psychology or a closely related field.
Design, teach, and coordinate core school psychology courses and courses in related fields, including areas such as academic assessment and intervention, consultation, and supervision.
Participate in interdisciplinary initiatives across the College and University.
Advise and mentor graduate student research and chair dissertation committees.
Supervise student clinical work in the Psychoeducational Clinic and other community-based organizations.
Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and seek external research funding from national agencies, foundations, or similar entities.
Provide service at the program, college, and university levels, as well as to the community and profession.
Teach two courses per semester under the standard teaching load; undergraduate teaching may also be expected.