Assistant Teaching Professor, Special Education and School Psychology

Overview

The Departments of Educational Specialties and Educational Psychology seek a full-time, career-track Assistant Teaching Professor beginning in Fall 2026 to serve our Special Education and School Psychology programs. This is a joint appointment between the two departments. The successful candidate will teach School Psychology and Special Education courses, with an emphasis on school-based psycho educational, developmental, early childhood, and academic achievement testing;

and will serve as a core faculty member for the dual certification B.S.Ed. and the M.Ed. in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) and School Psychology Ed.S. programs. As a core faculty member, they will be involved in teaching, accreditation, and programmatic decision-making. We are interested in candidates with experience working in special education/school psychology at the PK-12 level, who have a commitment to ethical, contemporary research supporting evidence-based practices.

We encourage candidates with a passion for high-quality teaching, supervision, and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This position is at our Flagstaff campus, and the faculty member will collaborate with statewide campus faculty.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in School Psychology and Special Education.
• Participate in relevant institutional and professional service.
• Participate in programmatic and accreditation efforts for the School Psychology Ed.S., and dual-certification and master's ECSE programs.
• Advise and mentor graduate students in the School Psychology program.

Educational Requirements

• Either an Ed.S. or Doctoral Degree in School Psychology by date of hire.

Qualifications And Experience

• Eligibility for School Psychologist certification in Arizona.
• Prior experience working as a School Psychologist in an early childhood special education setting.
• * A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.*

• Doctoral degree in School Psychology, Special Education or related field by date of hire.
• Prior experience teaching university-level assessment courses and/or leading adult learning trainings.
• Experience evaluating young children with disabilities in natural environments/settings and/or school-based settings.
• Prior experience with supervision and training of graduate level students.
• Knowledge of instructional approaches for young children with disabilities aged birth to eight years old.
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for PK-12 students.
• Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).
• Prior experience with accreditation processes.

Interacts and communicates successfully with colleagues and community members. Acts in a way that embodies the mission, vision, and values of the university.