Assistant/Associate Professor, School Psychology

Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• Candidates should identify which title they are applying for in application materials (Assistant or Associate Professor), determination will be dependent on candidate's qualifications and experience.

About the Department/College

The Department of Educational Psychology is housed in the College of Education and offers the Combined Counseling/School Psychology Ph.D. program, a School Psychology Ed.S. program, master’s programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Human and Community Relations; and a bachelor’s program in Applied Human Behavior. Faculty in the department work collaboratively to support student learning across programs.

NAU’s College of Education is aligned with the strategic priorities of NAU to elevate excellence for a bold and boundless future. We are committed to serving the people of Arizona and are dedicated to preparing individuals who contribute to the academic preparedness, positive educational and health outcomes, school climate, and college-going and completion rates in Arizona and beyond.

About the Position

The Department of Educational Psychology at Northern Arizona University is hiring for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of School Psychology faculty position beginning Fall 2026. We are interested in candidates with a passion for high-quality teaching, research, mentorship, and supervision at the graduate level, to serve students School Psychology Ed.S. and Combined Counseling/School Psychology Ph.D. programs. The successful candidate will pursue a research agenda in an area of contemporary importance to School Psychology; will mentor graduate students on research; will provide leadership for the Flagstaff campus School Psychology program; and will teach graduate level School Psychology courses aligned to their expertise.

The Ed.S. program at NAU is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The Ph.D. program is one of four APA-accredited Combined Counseling/School Psychology programs in the United States. We expect candidates for the Assistant/Associate Professor of School Psychology position to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of developmental, psychological, and learning theories, general and special education, and legal, ethical, and professional standards of practice; and professional competency in assessment, prevention, intervention, counseling and consultation with family, school and community professionals.

Responsibilities Include

• Teach graduate level courses and develop curriculum in areas of expertise.
• Supervise school psychology practicum and internships, and coordinate with community partners on student field placements.
• Advise and mentor graduate students in our Ed.S. and Ph.D. programs.
• Mentor graduate students on research, including dissertations.
• Maintain a research portfolio in line with tenure-track faculty requirements.
• Participate in relevant institutional and professional service.
• Provide program leadership for the School Psychology Ed.S. program at the Flagstaff campus.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Earned Doctorate in School Psychology or closely related field by date of hire.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Eligibility for psychologist licensure in Arizona.
• Prior teaching experience at the college level.
  • For assistant level: experience as a graduate assistant is acceptable.
  • For the associate level: full-time employment as a faculty member for a period commensurate with NAU’s promotion guidelines is required.
• Prior experience working as a School Psychologist in a school-based setting.
• Emerging or established research portfolio representative of a School Psychology professional identity, commensurate with level.

• A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate in School Psychology or related field from an APA accredited and/or NASP-approved program.
• Holds AZ Psychologist License.
• Experience with NASP and/or APA accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated success in teaching and service in a university setting, including instruction, supervision and mentoring.
• Research agenda aligned to an area of contemporary importance to the field of School Psychology with promise for external funding.
• Program leadership of a School Psychology graduate program.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Interacts and communicates successfully with colleagues and community members.
• Acts in a way that embodies the mission, vision, and values of NAU and the College of Education.
• Maintains ethical behavior and the ability to demonstrate ethical decision making related to training concerns.
• Manages multiple projects with multiple deadlines while meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Communicates ideas and information effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Knowledge of local and national training and certification requirements and ability to guide our students through the process.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before the deadline shown above will receive full consideration.


Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
1. a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
2. a curriculum vitae; and
3. names and contact information for three references.

Please do not include any other documents as they will not be considered.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.