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.
Essential Functions
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
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.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees 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. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the following application materials: (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) names and contact information of three references who have been asked to send letters of recommendation electronically, (4) a teaching philosophy statement that addresses how you approach teaching and learning, with a summary of teaching evaluations, and (5) a research statement that describes your research interests and program. Please view the full position description and application requirements here: https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/26445.
