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Announcement:
The School Psychology Program at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor, beginning in Fall 2027. The program includes a PhD program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), as well as a NASP-approved EdS program. With the addition of these hires, there will be five full-time faculty positions, four tenure-track and one career. The School Psychology Program seeks candidates with a focused research agenda in any substantive area of school psychology, but is especially interested in candidates with applied research areas in academic or behavioral interventions, school-based mental health, curriculum-based measurements, experience in research and practices that emphasize equity and/or inclusion, and applied research with children who have neurodevelopment disabilities.
The program is also seeking candidates with strong teaching skills and commitment to professional organizations at the state and national level, as well as an interest in collaborating with colleagues at the program, department, college, and university level. The School Psychology Program at the University of Utah are dedicated to creating a community where everyone belongs. We value the unique contributions that each member brings to our vibrant educational environment. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to supporting a sense of belonging and ensuring that every student feels respected and valued.
Qualifications and Responsibilities:
We invite applications from individuals with a record of potential excellence in research, teaching, and mentorship of Specialist and Doctoral-level graduate students. Applicants should have a defined program of research and potential for obtaining external funding. The expected teaching load is two courses per semester, with a particular need for instruction in the area of assessment (academic and behavioral) as well as school-based mental health. Additional opportunities exist for teaching courses related to areas of interest.
Required Qualifications: A doctoral degree from a school psychology program approved by APA; a record of or potential for excellence in research, teaching and mentorship; eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in Utah.
Preferred Qualifications: Licensed as a psychologist—or eligible for psychologist licensure—in the State of Utah; credentialed as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP); credentialed as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), supporting the supervision of graduate students; experience practicing as a school psychologist in a school-based setting; experience teaching graduate-level courses; experience conducting externally funded research; and experience providing effective school psychological services to students from diverse backgrounds and communities across Utah.
Responsibilities of the position will include:
- Develop and sustain a program of scholarly research related to school psychology and closely related fields