Psychology (School Psychology), Tenure-Track Faculty

Job Title

Psychology (School Psychology), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Psychology

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Psychology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#120170) at the rank of assistant or associate professor in School Psychology. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching:
  • Teach graduate courses in the school psychology combined MA/EdS program, which has been NASP approved since 1991 and prepares students for licensure as school psychologists.
  • Contribute to the broader department teaching needs at the undergraduate level, including courses such as general psychology, developmental psychology, and introduction to psychological testing.
• Research:
  • Develop and maintain an active research program in the field of school psychology.
• Service:
  • Participate in service activities at the department, college, and university levels.
  • Engage with state and national school psychology organizations.
• Supervision:
  • Supervise school psychology graduate students in field placements, including opportunities with Metro Nashville Public Schools, Rutherford County Schools, and Williamson County Schools.

To learn more, please visit:

• Department of Psychology
• MA in School Psychology
• EdS in School Psychology

Required Education

A terminal degree in psychology with a concentration/specialization in school psychology from an APA-accredited or NASP-approved/accredited program is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

Applicants with NCSP or are certification-eligible and those with potential for external funding related to education, training, community engagement, contracts or research will be given special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of application.

Special Instruction to Applicants 

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Aimee Holt at Aimee.Holt@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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