School of Education, Clinical Assistant Professor in School Psychology (Three-Year), Non-Tenure

Share the responsibilities with other full-time faculty in the program to advise and mentor students across programs as assigned to ensure students are supported and complete the program on time.

Share in the responsibilities with other full-time faculty in the program to serve as a Capstone Director and committee member for students in the EdD program.

Engage in service to the school psychology program and the SOE including, but not limited to, shared governance committee work as well as attend monthly SOE -wide meetings.

Attend and support facilitation of the annual new student orientation, new student open house, and end of year celebration in the school psychology program.

Collaborate with all program faculty to review and make admissions decisions for the EdS, PhD, and EdD programs.

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We seek candidates who will collaborate with colleagues across the program, SOE, and larger university to build an inclusive and welcoming school psychology program that fosters belonging for all students. Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in assessment, prevention, intervention, and individual and systems-level consultation and collaboration within a MTSS framework. Candidates will also demonstrate a strong commitment to urban education and dedication to serving a historically minoritized P-12 student body in the greater Chicago area consistent with Loyola University Chicago’s commitment to advancing social justice through transformative education. Lastly, candidates will demonstrate a commitment to collegiality and collaboration within the School Psychology programs and larger SOE and University community.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Earned doctorate in School Psychology or Educational Psychology
2. Licensed psychologist in Illinois and credentialed school psychologist through the state education agency or eligible for licensure reciprocity in Illinois
3. 3+ years of experience as a practicing school psychologist
   
   

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Prior experience teaching at the university level
2. Experience with building systems for supervision and student peer-mentoring
3. Experience supervising school psychology practicum students and/or interns

Physical Demands
None

Working Conditions
None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

The School of Education ( SOE ) at Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a 3-year renewable non-tenure track full-time faculty position and Director of Clinical Training in the School Psychology program area. The selected individual will join faculty in the SOE’s undergraduate and graduate programs, all of which are shaped around the SOE’s conceptual framework of advancing professionalism in the service of social justice.

Open Date
04/22/2026

Close Date

Salary Range
$82,000 - $84,000

Additional Salary Information

This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. As Director of Clinical Training ( DCT ), an administrative stipend will be added for a twelve-month service basis. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; preference will be given to applications received by October 1st. The anticipated start date is January 1st.

Applicants are asked to submit:

1. a cover letter that explains interest in the position
2. curriculum vitae
3. statement of teaching philosophy
4. graduate transcripts
5. the names and contact information of three professional references (Please upload via “Other Documents” section in application)
   
   

Application material should be submitted to: https://www.careers.luc.edu. Make inquiries to: Dr. Amy C. Nelson Christensen (anelsonchristensen@luc.edu), Chair of the Search Committee, Clinical Associate Professor of School Psychology, School of Education, Loyola University Chicago.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed .

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy .

Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35074

Job Number
TBD

Organizational Location
PROVOST

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/10/2026

Position End Date

Open Until Filled
Yes
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

1. Research Statement
2. Writing Sample
3. Scholarly Publications
4. Teaching Evaluations
5. Other Document
6. Unofficial Transcripts
7. Multi Media
8. Resume

Supplemental Questions

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