The Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling at The University of Alabama invites applicants for a Clinical Assistant Professor position beginning August 2025. This is a nine-month, non-tenure earning position with a contract of three years, eligible for renewal. Minimum qualifications include (1) a doctoral degree from an APA and/or NASP accredited school psychology program, and (2) eligibility for certification as a school psychologist in Alabama, as well as a commitment to obtain these state credentials if hired. The ideal candidate has experience in graduate instruction, supervision, and student mentoring. Candidates should also have a strong commitment to diversity, social justice, and culturally responsive practices in teaching, supervision, and mentorship.
The Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling houses a flourishing School Psychology program that offers a face-to-face PhD in School Psychology and both face-to-face and distance learning MA/EdS in School Psychology. A successful candidate will join four existing school psychology faculty and a vibrant student community.
Responsibilities
- Teach graduate level courses and provide university supervision for practica/internships in school psychology;
- Contribute to program administration and program activities in both the on-campus and distance learning (hybrid) programs in school psychology;
- Provide effective mentorship and advisement to promote school psychology graduate students’ professional competence and skill development;
- Contribute to initiatives and activities in the department and college;
- Provide leadership in service and outreach to the university, school districts/other agencies, and profession of school psychology.
Minimum Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in school psychology from a NASP- approved and/or APA-accredited program in school psychology prior to the Fall 2025 start date;
- Eligible for certification as a school psychologist in Alabama and commitment to obtain this state credential if hired;
- Evidence of success in prior graduate instruction, program development, and student mentoring;
- Experience with graduate curriculum standards in school psychology;
- Commitment to supporting a range of student needs and backgrounds in graduate preparation programs;
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students across the college and university.
Preferred Qualifications
- Eligible for licensure as a doctoral level psychologist in Alabama and commitment to obtain this state credential if hired;
- Experience with instructional technology applications and distance delivery methods for graduate education;
- Demonstrated evidence providing school psychological services to all populations;
- Potential to provide service to schools, professional associations, and other agencies;
- National certification in school psychology (NCSP).
About The University of Alabama and the College of Education
For over 150 years, the College of Education has been dedicated to developing professionals with the expertise needed to advance the intellectual and social conditions of all learners. By effectively preparing graduates to pursue their pedagogical and scholarly endeavors, the College of Education aims to lead Alabama in teaching, scholarship, advocacy, and service. Our faculty’s research, teaching, and service is widely recognized through their securement of external funding, national awards, professional organization leadership, established centers and offices, and outreach to the local, state, and national communities. Faculty in the college are free to pursue their passions, partner with the local communities, and excel in their many pursuits of academia.
The College of Education consists of six academic departments and 29 high-caliber programs, including opportunities that enable students to earn specialized degrees in teacher education, exercise science, and educational neuroscience. Through a robust offering of main campus options, online degrees, and certification programs, the College is poised to accommodate any learner. The College of Education is also home to the No. 1 competitive adaptive sports program in the nation, UA Adapted Athletics, and proudly supports their successes at their state-of-the-art facilities. With teaching, research, and outreach efforts that serve the local community and beyond, the College of Education continues to expand its footprint in both the world of academia and in our global society.
The College of Education is committed to advancing opportunities for all of its community members, including increasing and retaining faculty, staff, and students from a range of backgrounds and areas of expertise, creating a culture that welcomes a vibrant and global college community, and providing opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to develop competencies that support these efforts. For more information on the College of Education’s commitments and efforts, please visit our website: https://education.ua.edu/
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
The University of Alabama is located in West Alabama and is 45 minutes southwest of Birmingham, AL. Tuscaloosa, a quintessential college town with a population of 101,113, has excellent recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities available. The Tuscaloosa area provides hiking, biking, and running trails, as well as playgrounds, parks, and dog parks to enjoy the outdoors. Lake Tuscaloosa, Lake Nicol, and Lake Lurleen offer sporting and leisure activities. Tuscaloosa is within driving distance of Atlanta, Nashville, New Orleans, Memphis, and the Gulf Shores beaches. Tuscaloosa is also home to the Alabama Museum of Natural History, The Bryant Museum, Children’s Hands-On Museum, Moundville Archaeological Park, multiple sporting events, concerts hosted at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, and several festivals (e.g., West Alabama Food & Wine Festival, Druid City Arts Festival, Kentuck Arts Festival). Tuscaloosa continues to grow in population, cultural events, and shopping alongside the University. Please visit the Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce (https://tuscaloosachamber.com) to learn more about our wonderful city and all that it affords you and your family.
About Applying and Position
Questions regarding this position can be made to the search committee chair, Dr. June Preast (jlpreast@ua.edu).
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Starting Date: August 16, 2025
Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- TIAA-CREF available
- Teachers’ Retirement System of Alabama
- Summer employment available on an as-needed basis
Application Deadline: The review of credentials will begin September 30, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: Please apply online at https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/edu-clinical-assistant-professor-of-school-psychology-renewable-contract-524629-alabama-united-states. The following materials are required to complete the online application process:
- Letter of application,
- Curriculum vita,
- List of three references, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers,
- Unofficial transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework.
Prior to hiring, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and submit “official” transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework.