Job description

Worcester, MA

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University’s commitment to “challenge convention and change our world” and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark’s many national and international distinctions, including innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city “on the rise”. The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.

Job Description:

The School Psychology program in the Department of Education at Clark University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in our new M.Ed./Ed.S. in School Psychology program. This position begins Summer 2025. The primary responsibilities of the selected candidate will include teaching graduate courses, providing clinical supervision of practicum and internship students, advising and mentoring students, developing relationships with local schools and districts, and supporting the program’s pursuit of accreditation by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and build a new school psychology program at a university renowned internationally for its vital contributions to the field of psychology. The program has a strong commitment to diversity, social justice, and culturally responsive practices, situated within a department of education dedicated to understanding and addressing the complexities and possibilities of urban education. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse and minoritized backgrounds to apply.

The School Psychology program at Clark University prepares graduates to deliver effective, caring, and just services that significantly impact the lives of ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse students. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to anti-racist school psychology pedagogy and urban education, as well as a dedication to serving the historically minoritized P-12 student body in the Worcester, MA area. This commitment aligns with Clark University’s mission to challenge convention and change our world.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach and advise graduate students in school psychology courses; the standard teaching load is 3:3 and includes oversight of student portfolios.
• Serve as School Psychology Internship Coordinator and Credential Coordinator.
• Provide university-based supervision for practica and internships.
• Actively contribute to program administration and related activities.
• Mentor and advise graduate students to support their professional competence and skill development.
• Participate in departmental and college initiatives and activities.
• Provide leadership in service and outreach to the university, school districts/other agencies, and the profession of School Psychology.
• Cultivate partnerships with local school districts to develop fieldwork and internship opportunities.
• Support the program’s efforts to achieve and maintain accreditation through the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
• Take a lead role in planning and delivering cohort-based and program-specific trainings and events; contribute to ongoing service, program development, and professional engagement within the university, community, and field.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate degree in school psychology from a NASP-approved and/or APA-accredited program prior to the Fall 2025 start date. The search committee will consider applicants with an earned doctorate in a highly related field with a doctoral specialization in school psychology.
• Eligible for certification as a school psychologist in Massachusetts and commitment to obtain this state credential if hired.
• Evidence of success in prior graduate-level teaching and student mentoring.
• Experience with graduate curriculum standards in school psychology.
• Relevant work experience in K-12 settings.
• Commitment to supporting a range of student needs and backgrounds in graduate preparation programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of, commitment to, and ability to teach in accordance with the university and program missions.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion and integrating these principles into teaching across content areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a practicing school psychologist.
• Experience supervising school psychology practicum students and/or interns.
• Eligible for licensure as a doctoral level psychologist in Massachusetts and commitment to obtain this state credential if hired.
• Holding the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential.
• Substantial knowledge of evidence-based interventions across levels of service intensity, with relevant expertise in social, emotional, and behavioral domains (as demonstrated through prior teaching or practice).
• Bilingual expertise and experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse P-12 students.
• Leadership experience in school psychology, such as within training programs or related organizations and associations.
• Experience with instructional technology applications and distance delivery methods for graduate education.
• Effective communication and collaboration with a range of key groups in education, such as university colleagues, school leaders, teachers, and related service providers.
• Membership and active involvement in professional organizations relevant to school psychology.
• Candidates with sustained engagement with minoritized communities underrepresented in higher education and demonstrated ability to integrate this asset into teaching and program development.
• Evidence of successful teaching, advising, and supervision of students at the graduate level.
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity connected to the field of school psychology and education.
• Demonstrated experience providing school psychological services to all populations
• Potential to provide service to schools, professional associations, and other agencies
• Experience in school psychology program development.
• Experience with tech-enabled school psychological services.

Additional Information:

At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

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How to apply

To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.

Application Deadline: The review of credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Department: Education

Rank: Assistant Professor of Practice

Instructions and Required Materials for Application

To be considered for the position, applicants must submit: A cover letter that addresses the qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, an unofficial transcript, and the names and contact information of three references (letters may be solicited upon submission of application). Only completed applications will be considered. Prior to hiring, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and submit “official” transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Aaron Haddock, Search Committee Chair at [email protected]

In your cover letter, please address the following areas, explaining how your background and experience align with and would contribute to the mission of Clark University and the School Psychology program:

• Teaching and advising graduate students in school psychology.
• Advancing anti-racist school psychology pedagogy, supporting urban education, and serving historically minoritized P-12 student populations in Worcester, MA, in alignment with Clark University’s commitment to social justice and transformative education.
• Contributing to the development and growth of a new school psychology program.
• Your prior experience as a practicing school psychologist.

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

A successful background check is required upon acceptance

Clark University embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action as core values: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.