Assistant or Associate Professor School Psychology

Job Description or Duties: 

The Department of Counseling and School Psychology is seeking a Tenure Track Associate/Assistant Professor for Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 semester. The Department of Counseling and School Psychology is seeking a Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor to teach Ed.S. level school psychology courses within a scientist-practitioner program model to include assessment, consultation, school-based intervention, research and supervise scholarly study projects. A commitment to research and the production of refereed publications as well as engagement in service at the department, college, university, and professional level is expected.

Required Qualifications: 

1) Earned doctorate or ABD from a NASP or NASP/APA accredited School Psychology program.

2) Practical experience in the school psychology field.

3) Eligible for NCSP and Nebraska Department of Education School Psychologist certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant and successful graduate teaching experience; expertise and/or experience in MTSS Model implementation and school-based mental health service delivery; interest in the globalization of school psychology services, evidence of teaching and mentoring graduate student research activities; evidence of scholarly accomplishment; experience with distance learning and online course delivery methods; experience working with diverse student populations.

HOW TO APPLY: For full consideration, interested applicants can submit an online application by November 1 2024. Questions regarding the position can be submitted to Dr. Tammi Ohmstede or 308-865-8834. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to 308-865-8615. AA/EO/ADA www.unk.edu. For more information and to apply visit UNK Employment Opportunities. SALARY AND BENEFITS: With contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate. Salaries at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive. The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care. The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees. Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney, serving over 6,000 students, is one of four University of Nebraska campuses. Established in 1905, the University has a tradition of emphasis in scholarly teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in a variety of disciplines. Kearney, a progressive city of over 33,000, is the educational, medical, cultural, commercial, and agricultural center of a large mid-state area. http://www.unk.edu/. The University of Nebraska at Kearney is responsive to University issues which support a diverse work and academic environment. The University of Nebraska at Kearney 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. This policy is applicable to all University administered programs including educational programs, financial aid, admission policies and employment policies. UNK is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. The University affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public. University employees, students and others associated with the University who have not received the benefits of these policies, are encouraged to contact the Chief Compliance Officer/ADA Coordinator.For a copy of the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Police and Parking Services or visit the website: http://www.unk.edu/annual_security_report

The University of Nebraska at Kearney is responsive to University issues which support a diverse work and academic environment. The University of Nebraska at Kearney 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. This policy is applicable to all University administered programs including educational programs, financial aid, admission policies and employment policies. UNK is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply.

The University affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public. University employees, students and others associated with the University who have not received the benefits of these policies, are encouraged to contact the Chief Compliance Officer/ADA Coordinator.