Professor in School Psychology

Position Summary

Open Rank Professor in School Psychology. The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a tenure‑track position of open‑rank in School Psychology focusing on child and adolescent mental health. The School Psychology PhD Concentration at USC currently includes faculty dedicated to CAMH, SBH programming, and community‑school partnerships. The department seeks a candidate with leadership experience, a record of high‑impact research, and teaching excellence who can pursue external grants and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

• Campus:
  Columbia
• Posting Number: FAC
  00164PO24
• Job Open Date:
  September 4, 2024
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  August 16, 2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Work County:
  Richland

The position requires a Ph.D. in school psychology or a related field and a demonstrated record of high‑impact research productivity, leadership experience in school psychology, and excellence in teaching at the time of appointment.

Candidates with interest in working with racially or ethnically diverse populations, scholarship focusing on CAMH, effective school behavioral health programming, and community‑school partnerships are preferred. Preference is given to faculty who are at the associate or full rank, from APA accredited school psychology programs or closely related disciplines, and who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and multicultural humility.

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Contact information for three references

Submit application and documents at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applications are being reviewed beginning December 1, 2025; the position will remain open until filled. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Samuel McQuillin .

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