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Asst Professor, Assoc Professor or Professor (T/TE), Disability Psychoeducational Studies (Updated)

University of Arizona

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United States, Arizona, Tucson

Sep 08, 2025

Asst Professor, Assoc Professor or Professor (T/TE), Disability Psychoeducational Studies (Updated)
Posting Number	req23737
Department	Disability Psychoeduc Studies
Department Website Link	https://coe.arizona.edu/dps
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	This posting has been updated The Department of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies (DPS) in the College of Education invites applications for a full-time academic appointment in the School Psychology Program. This Open-rank position begins August 2026. The School Psychology Program offers an Educational Specialist (EdS) degree and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. The PhD degree program is accredited by both the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The EdS degree program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The program is growing and is fully committed to playing a key role in addressing the needs of school districts in the surrounding community, as well as impacting the provision of school psychology services on a national and global level. Faculty members engage in applied research that can directly inform practice and address the needs of children, adolescents, families, school personnel, and policy-makers. The College of Education supports the university's purpose, mission, and core values. The College of Education values its climate, and is committed to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an academic community. Individuals who apply should be committed to working with faculty members in advancing research and practice. The program faculty places a high value on collaboration both within the program and across disciplines. We seek individuals who bring enthusiasm, leadership capability, and a deep commitment to academic excellence, within the scholar-practitioner tradition. We are particularly interested in candidates who are able to work with a variety of student populations, stakeholders, and colleagues. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Demonstrate a commitment to access and psychology best practices. Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in school psychology. Maintain an active research agenda in school psychology. Secure internal/external funding for research program. Engage in advising and mentoring of students. Direct and supervise dissertations. Serve on qualifying and comprehensive examination committees. Supervise graduate students in field experiences. Provide service to the academic and professional community. Collaborate with and provide guidance and leadership to faculty and students within the school psychology program. Support and contribute to the initiatives in the department, college, and university.
Minimum Qualifications	Earned doctoral degree in school psychology by August 2026. Evidence of a research program, including publications appropriate for appointment at a research-intensive institution and commensurate with rank (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor). Experience working with school-aged populations who lack access to resources and/or services. Experience engaging in research, teaching, and service that contributes to the advancement of the school psychology practice. State of Arizona certification or eligible for State of Arizona certification as a school psychologist. Professional experience as a school psychologist in a school setting.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate-level school psychology courses. Research and teaching experience in school-based intervention, mental health/psychotherapy, and/or school violence/crisis intervention; full consideration will be given to strong candidates in other areas as well. Completion of an APA-accredited program and an APA-accredited internship. Experience with graduate-level supervision of school psychology students.
Rank	To be Determined
Tenure Information	Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	DOE
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Desiree Vega dvega2@arizona.edu
Open Date	9/2/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	Applications will be reviewed starting September 26, 2025, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must submit the following three documents: 1. Cover Letter- which should address the candidate's research, teaching, and service experiences as it relates to how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. 2. Curriculum Vitae - Current and complete. 3. Name and contact information of THREE References (phone and email).
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