Graduate Lecturer/Professor of Practice

Nebraska; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

13 paid holidays

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position in the Department of Counseling, School Psychology, and Family Science to teach graduate courses in NASP and ISPA accredited programs.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to teach graduate level assessment, child development, consultation, and intervention within a scientist‑practitioner model.

Qualifications

• Education Specialist degree from a NASP accredited School Psychology Program.
• Credentialed or eligible for NDE certification as a school psychologist.
• At least 5 years of experience as a school psychologist or related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate level assessment, child development, consultation, and intervention courses.
• Mentor student projects.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and professional organizations.

Skills

Graduate teaching

Assessment

Child development

Consultation

Intervention

Education

NASP Education Specialist degree

NDE certification eligibility

Job description

This is a non-tenure track faculty position thatincludesteaching graduate courses within the Department ofCounseling,School Psychology, and Family Sciencein theNASP and ISPA accredited School Psychology Program at UNK.Ideal candidates willdemonstratethe ability to teach graduate level assessment,child development,consultation,andintervention courses within ascientist-practitioner program model.Additionalresponsibilitiesmayincludementoring student projectsandprovidingserviceto the department, college, university, and professional organizations.

Required Qualifications:

• Education Specialist degree from a NASP accredited School Psychology Program
• Credentialed or eligible for NDE certification as a school psychologist
• At least 5 years ofexperience workingas a school psychologistor in a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree inSchool Psychologyor a related content area
• Evidence of successful graduate teaching or supervision experience
• Evidence of collaboration and mentorship with graduate student projects
• Evidence of school-based mental health service delivery
• Experience with distance learning, online course deliverymethods
• Evidence of continuing education in current policies and practice in school psychology

About Us:

The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a public university committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. As part of the University of Nebraska system, UNK offers a supportive, student-focused environment with the resources of a larger institution. Located in central Nebraska, UNK serves around 6,000 students and is known for its strong academics, welcoming campus culture, and dedication to student success. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and the power of education to transform lives.

As a University of Nebraska employee, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, retirement, and wellness programs—plus 13 paid holidays each year, generous leave options, and tuition remission.

• Health, retirement, and wellness programs
• 13 paid holidays each year
• generous leave options
• tuition remission

Campus Name: University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK)

Org Unit: Counseling School Psych & Family Sci UNK

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: Sharon Obasi at [e-mail]

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.