School Psychology - Open Rank

Louisiana State University•Goodwell, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Psychology at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position in the School Psychology program. This nine-month position has an anticipated start date of August 15, 2027. LSU, Louisiana’s flagship public research university, is located in Baton Rouge. Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research 1 institution, LSU is recognized for its Land, Sea, and Space-Grant status, substantial economic impact on the state, and strong community engagement. The university’s vibrant traditions, rich culture, and iconic purple and gold colors—which symbolize passion and excellence—reflect the spirit of the LSU Department of Psychology and the School Psychology Ph.D. program. We seek a dynamic scholar who will contribute to our APA-accredited and NASP-approved Ph.D. program through research, teaching, and service. LSU's School Psychology Ph.D. program prepares highly competent scientist-practitioners who are committed to evidence-based practices and advocacy for children and families. Our program emphasizes collaborative, ecological, and culturally responsive approaches to psychological services in schools, clinics, hospitals, and related settings. The Department of Psychology houses a training clinic (i.e., Psychological Services Center), which may support clinical and research activities. Additionally, faculty members maintain collaborative partnerships with local school districts, as well as community, clinic, and hospital settings. Further, there are many opportunities for collaboration with other doctoral programs in the department (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Behavior Analysis). The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to develop and sustain a strong research program characterized by active scholarly productivity that advances both theory and practice in school psychology. Duties include pursuing external funding for research and fostering partnerships within the community. The successful candidate will advise and mentor doctoral students, chair thesis and dissertation committees, and supervise practicum experiences. Teaching responsibilities span both graduate and undergraduate courses, as well as contributing to the service missions of the Department of Psychology and LSU.

Requirements

Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in School Psychology or closely related field
Associate Professor: Ph.D. in School Psychology or closely related field + 6 years of higher education experience
Full Professor: Ph.D. in School Psychology or closely related field + 10 years of higher education experience
Earned doctorate in School Psychology, or a closely related field, from an APA-accredited program by August 15, 2027
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a psychologist in Louisiana
Demonstrated potential to establish an active research program that makes meaningful contributions to theory and practice in school psychology, while complementing the existing strengths of the program and department
Demonstrated potential to effectively mentor and teach graduate students
Commitment to leadership and service to the field of school psychology
Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching or advising at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels
Record of, or potential for, securing extramural research funding
Professional experience in preK-12 school settings
Clinical or peer supervision experience

Responsibilities

Contribute to the APA-accredited and NASP-approved Ph.D. program through research, teaching, and service.
Develop and sustain a strong research program characterized by active scholarly productivity that advances both theory and practice in school psychology.
Pursue external funding for research.
Foster partnerships within the community.
Advise and mentor doctoral students.
Chair thesis and dissertation committees.
Supervise practicum experiences.
Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
Contribute to the service missions of the Department of Psychology and LSU.