Assistant Professor of School Psychology

MePA; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in School Psychology. The department offers NASP-accredited Ed.S. and programs across psychology with strong teaching, research, and service commitments.

Start date anticipated August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will teach graduate school psychology courses, potentially undergraduate courses, and engage in research, advising, and service at multiple levels.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate level school psychology courses and undergraduate courses as needed.
• Maintain a productive record of research and scholarship.
• Advise graduate students in research and career preparation.
• Engage in service at local, state, and national levels.

Skills

Graduate-level teaching

Research and scholarship

Advising

Service

Education

Doctorate in School Psychology or related field

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.