"Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor"

Instructor or Assistant Teaching Professor

Psychology

Search 2110 - Posted June 5, 2025

Emporia State University’s (ESU) School Psychology graduate program in Emporia, Kansas seeks applications for a non-tenure track multi-year appointment(up to three years) as an instructor or assistant teaching professor, to begin Fall 2025.

The ESU School Psychology program is a well-established 60-credit-hour MS+EdS hybrid program accredited by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). In addition to our traditional MS+EdS program, we offer a respecialization program for those with graduate degrees and licensures in fields related to school psychology. We are a flexible hybrid program targeting both traditional and nontraditional students. Core assessment courses are offered in an intensive format on the ESU campus, with other courses offered online.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position emphasizes teaching and training of school psychology graduate students. Responsibilities include

• Teaching graduate courses in the school psychology program
• Courses may include those focused on assessment, mental health, prevention, school-based interventions, consultation, and applied research in school settings.  
• Courses are online and on campus; on campus courses are offered in an intensive format (meets one day/week for 3 hours OR all day approximately 5 days each semester, including some Saturdays). Summer teaching of on campus intensive courses is available, with additional pay. Opportunity to teach undergraduate psychology courses may also be available.
• Opportunity to develop new elective courses, for the school psychology program, in areas of interest or expertise is also a possibility. 
• Providing university supervision to interns and practicum students, when needed. 
• Academic advising of school psychology graduate students.
• Performing service activities for psychology programs, the university, and the school psychology profession.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• EdS in School Psychology or PhD in School Psychology or related field
• Experience working as a licensed/certified school psychologist.
• Passionate about training new school psychologists across all domains of practice.
• Willingness to collaborate with other program faculty in continuous improvement efforts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of university teaching excellence.
• Experience across all domains of school psychology practice (assessment, consultation, tiered interventions targeting mental health and academics, school-wide practices, etc.).
• Record of service to the profession.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary: $48,000 - $54,036 annually
• Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

• Health Insurance
• Free Dental insurance for employees
• Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
• Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
• Dependent tuition waiver
• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

To apply, upload a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, a teaching statement and contact information for three professional references here.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.