Mid-Atlantic HERC

Department/Organization
212601 - Ed Studies Psy/Res Method/Counsel

Rank
Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Summary
The Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling at The University of Alabama invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 16, 2026.

Detailed Position Information
The Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling at The University of Alabama invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 16, 2026. Minimum qualifications include (1) A doctoral degree in school psychology or allied field, and (2) eligibility for certification as a school psychologist and/or licensure as a psychologist in Alabama, as well as a commitment to obtain these state credentials if hired. Candidates wishing to be hired at the level of Associate Profession should have evidence of a clear and sustained record of research, teaching, service, and external funding in school psychology. Candidates applying at the level of Assistant Professor should demonstrate promise to excel in each of these scholarly areas and roles. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in graduate instruction, supervision, and student mentoring. Candidates should also have a strong commitment to responsive and ethical practice.

The Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling houses a flourishing School Psychology program that offers a face-to-face PhD in School Psychology and both face-to-face and distance learning degrees (MA/EdS) in School Psychology. The program is NASP accredited, and we are seeking accreditation from APA. A successful candidate will join four existing school psychology faculty and a vibrant student community.


Responsibilities

• Teach graduate level courses and provide university supervision for practica/internships in school psychology;

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive agenda of research and scholarship in school psychology and related disciplines;

• Contribute to instructional and other program activities in both the on-campus and distance learning (hybrid) programs in school psychology;

• Provide effective mentorship and advisement to promote school psychology graduate students’ professional competence, skill development, and

research and scholarship, including doctoral dissertations;

• Contribute to initiatives and activities in the department and college;

• Provide leadership in service and outreach to the university, school districts/other agencies, and profession of school psychology;

• Pursue external funding for research, teaching, and service.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in school psychology or allied field prior to the Fall 2026 start date;

• Eligible for licensure as a doctoral level psychologist in Alabama and commitment to obtain this state credential upon hiring;

• Eligible for certification as a school psychologist in Alabama and commitment to obtain this state credential upon hiring;

• Evidence of research productivity leading to publication.

• Commitment to responsive and ethical practice and excellence in graduate preparation programs;

• Experience with graduate curriculum standards in school psychology;

• Commitment to supporting a range of student needs and backgrounds in graduate preparation programs;

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students across the college and university.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications • Earned doctorate in school psychology from a NASP- approved and/or APA-accredited program in school psychology prior to the Fall 2026 start date. Evidence of success in prior graduate instruction, program development, student mentoring, and dissertation advisement; • Evidence of leadership in professional associations commensurate with experience and status. • Demonstrated experience providing school psychological services to different student and school populations; • Experience with instructional technology applications and distance delivery methods for graduate education; • Ability to provide and supervise direct service to schools, professional associations, and other agencies; • National certification in school psychology (NCSP).

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit: a cover letter, CV, 3-4 references, and unofficial transcripts. Only completed applications will be considered for review. Materials can be submitted online at https://careers.ua.edu. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. June Preast (jlpreast@ua.edu). The review of credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application Process: Please apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. A letter of application, vita, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references, and unofficial transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework. Prior to hiring, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and submit “official” transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework.

About the Division/College/School
For over 150 years, the College of Education has been dedicated to developing professionals with the expertise needed to advance the intellectual and social conditions of all learners. By effectively preparing graduates to pursue their pedagogical and scholarly endeavors, the College of Education aims to lead Alabama in teaching, scholarship, advocacy, and service. Our faculty’s research, teaching, and service is widely recognized through their securement of external funding, national awards, professional organization leadership, established centers and offices, and outreach to the local, state, and national communities. Faculty in the college are free to pursue their passions, partner with the local communities, and excel in their many pursuits of academia.

The College of Education consists of six academic departments and 29 high-caliber programs, including opportunities that enable students to earn specialized degrees in teacher education, exercise science, and educational neuroscience. Through a robust offering of main campus options, online degrees, and certification programs, the College is poised to accommodate any learner. The College of Education is also home to the No. 1 competitive adaptive sports program in the nation, UA Adapted Athletics, and proudly supports their successes at their state-of-the-art facilities. With teaching, research, and outreach efforts that serve the local community and beyond, the College of Education continues to expand its footprint in both the world of academia and in our global society.

The College of Education is committed to advancing opportunities for all of its community members, including increasing and retaining faculty, staff, and students from a range of backgrounds and areas of expertise, creating a culture that welcomes a vibrant and global college community, and providing opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to develop competencies that support these efforts. For more information on the College of Education’s commitments and efforts, please visit our website: https://education.ua.edu/

About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.

In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.

UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.

For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.

UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.

Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.

The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

About University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

As the state’s flagship university, The University of Alabama family has always focused on being the best. After all, we are The Capstone of Higher Education. Founded in 1831 as the state’s first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We provide a creative, nurturing campus environment where our students can become the best individuals possible, learn from the best and brightest faculty, and make a positive difference in the community, the state and the world. You’ll like what you find here. Become part of The University of Alabama family.

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