Assistant Professor of School Psychology

National Association of School; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Omaha invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in School Psychology. The Psychology Department offers NASP-aligned Ed.S. and graduate programs, with strong partnerships with local districts and community agencies.

The position covers graduate teaching, research, advising, and service, with a start date anticipated in August 2027. The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in School Psychology, demonstrate scholarly potential, and be eligible for

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (or anticipated before August 2027) in School Psychology or closely related field.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity and ability to teach at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Eligibility for state and national certification as a school psychologist.
• Preference for practical experience as a school psychologist in schools.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level School Psychology courses and possibly undergraduate courses.
• Maintain an active research program and scholarly output.
• Advise graduate students in research and career development.
• Participate in service at the department, college, and university levels.
• Collaborate with UNO colleagues and external partners to enrich training opportunities.

Skills

Graduate teaching

Research productivity

Graduate student advising

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate in School Psychology

Job description

The Psychology Department at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in School Psychology. The Psychology Department at UNO offers a strong undergraduate program and graduate degree programs in School Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Neuroscience and Behavior with outstanding faculty dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027.

The successful candidate will teach graduate level school psychology courses with additional responsibility for teaching undergraduate courses (depending on department needs); maintain a productive record of research and scholarship in area(s) of specialization; advise graduate students in research and career preparation; and participate in service at the local, state, and national levels. Our NASP-accredited Ed.S. program emphasizes a scientist-practitioner model and is committed to training outstanding practitioners with a strong background in problem solving, data-based decision making, and evidence-based practices. The program has well-established partnerships with local school districts and community agencies in urban, suburban, and rural settings to provide rich training opportunities for students. There are potential avenues for collaboration with colleagues from the Psychology Department, as well as from other departments and colleges at UNO and the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

UNO is Nebraska's only public metropolitan university, situated in a metropolitan area of over 1 million. Omaha is home to many government and nonprofit organizations, and near the state capital in Lincoln. With approximately 15,000 students and a campus known for its variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, UNO is committed to inclusive excellence, impactful research, and meaningful community engagement to realize the transformative power of education. For more information about UNO, visit https://www.unomaha.edu.

Qualifications include an earned doctorate (or anticipated before August 2027) in School Psychology or closely related field, preferably from a NASP and/or APA-accredited program, evidence of potential for scholarly productivity and graduate and undergraduate level teaching, and eligibility for state and national certification as a school psychologist. Practical experience as a school psychologist in schools is strongly preferred.