"Clinical Assistant Professor - School Psychology"

The School of Education at Loyola Marymount University is accepting applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor position in the Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology to teach in the School Psychology Program. Clinical appointments range from 1-3 years.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION: In alignment with our Jesuit and Marymount heritage and the mission of Loyola Marymount University, LMU School of Education promotes the leadership, lifelong learning, and wellness of students, families, and communities across a broad array of settings, experiences, and backgrounds. Together, we advance equity-minded, ethical, and research-informed preparation and practices for education and mental health professionals. We promote rigorous, relevant, and community-engaged interdisciplinary research, and we foster authentic, collaborative partnerships that link research, preparation, and practice.

In alignment with our values, we seek colleagues whose teaching is grounded in practice and research evidence, who work collaboratively to design and implement the curriculum, and who uphold our values of excellence and inclusion. As a professional program, the school psychology program exemplifies our mission ideals in action: it is a program that continually improves to be responsive to the most pressing challenges facing schools and mental health organizations. We remain responsive and relevant, in part, to the cultivation of our partnership network.

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM: LMU School Psychology Program is a 3-year, 63-unit, NASP-Approved, cohort program leading to an MA in Educational Psychology, an Ed.S. in School Psychology, and a CA PPS Credential in School Psychology. Applicants choose to apply to and are admitted to either the on-campus program or the online program. The program highlights 5 learning strands: integration of research, theory, and practice; self-care, stress management, and burnout prevention; leadership development; positive mental health, motivation, and resilience; and social justice in action. For more information: https://soe.lmu.edu/academics/schoolpsychology/.

Required Qualifications: Doctoral degree required. This can be a doctoral degree with a specialization in School Psychology; or a Master's or Specialist degree in School Psychology AND a doctorate in a closely related field (e.g., Counseling, Special Education). At least 2 years of experience as a practicing school psychologist. Working knowledge of NASP domains of practice. Demonstrated experience with equity and inclusion related to education, cultural competence, and/or cultural humility. Experience teaching, supervising, and/or supporting graduate-level students. Credential in School Psychology.

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual and experience with bilingual assessments. Knowledge of CTC standards for school psychology. Experience teaching graduate-level courses. Experience with online teaching and learning. Demonstrated experience in leadership, advocacy, and activism. Experience with or willing to gain experience with online test administration. Experience with or willing to train with PREPaRE crisis intervention.

Job Duties: The person in this position will teach and advise school psychology graduate candidates and serve the program: Teach 24 units per year (e.g. 8, 3-unit courses). Teach courses on campus (in-person) and fully online. Provide ongoing continuous monitoring and advisement, and develop remediation plans as necessary, to support candidate progress and success. Contribute to the program's curriculum design and ongoing program improvement. Collaborate with program administration, faculty, and staff in ongoing program development, evaluation, and accreditation activities. Assist with the recruitment and admissions of candidates. Remain attentive to emerging research so that teaching and advising are responsive to current professional practice and expectations. Represent the School Psychology Program at meetings, conferences, and with professional associations. Manage the program's assessment materials, equipment, subscriptions, and procedures. Position is expected to begin August 15, 2026.

Application Process: Apply online. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The following application materials must be submitted: Current Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter addressing required and preferred qualifications, Statement of Teaching Philosophy addressing equity and inclusion, 3 Reference Letters from colleagues who can attest to applicant's qualifications and experiences. Our online application system has a limitation on the number of documents an applicant can upload (5 documents) as well as a size limitation (5 MB). If you have documentation that exceeds these limitations, please email additional materials to Terese C. Aceves at taceves@lmu.edu. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom and are anticipated in December 2025. You may direct all questions related to this opportunity to search committee chairperson, Dr. Terese C. Aceves (taceves@lmu.edu).

Reasonable expected salary: $81,000.00. Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply.