Assistant Professor of School Psychology, Special Title Series

Job Title
Assistant Professor of School Psychology, Special Title Series


Requisition Number
FE04528


Working Title

Department Name
8G030:Educational, School and Counseling Psych


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

Earned doctorate in school, counseling, or clinical psychology.



Required Related Experience

n/a



Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensed psychologist or eligible for psychology licensure in Kentucky.



Job Summary

The Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a full-time Special Title assistant professor position in School Psychology. The appointment is a nine-month appointment, effective August 16, 2025. The position is in a tenure-eligible Special Title Series which provides eligibility for promotion and tenure. Salary, fringe benefits, and initial operating support are competitive with other leading land-grant universities.

Qualifications include an earned Ph.D. degree in counseling or clinical psychology or a related field. Responsibilities will be divided between teaching and service, with faculty in this position typically expected to teach a 3/3 course load.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Teach 3/3 course load for the following courses:

EDP 305 Introduction to Counseling Skills (undergraduate);
EDP 533 History and Systems of Psychology;
EDP 622 Supervision of School Psychology;
EDP 675 Practicum in School Psychology;
EDP 658: Problems in Educational Psychology
(Advanced Theories for children, youth and/or families);
EDP 683 Special Topics: Supervision of Assessment

• Provide assessment supervision, training, and services related to the Community Mental Health Clinic within the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology;
• Seek extramural funding;
• Serve on student advising committees; and
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Interested applicants should submit an application at www.uky.edu/ukjobs and include the following materials:

• Detailed cover letter noting academic credentials and professional experience related to the responsibilities for this position – upload under Cover Letter;
• Curriculum vitae – upload under Curriculum Vitae;
• Names and contact information for three professional references –upload under References.

Review of applications will begin May 13, 2025. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. David Pascale-Hague, Search Committee Chair (david.hague@uky.edu).



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Experience working with children.



Deadline to Apply
05/13/2025


Open Until Filled
No


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