Teaching Assistant Professor, School Psychology

Teaching Assistant Professor – School Psychology

School of Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences

Fall 2025

POSITION: Oklahoma State University is accepting applicants for a Teaching Assistant Professor faculty position in School Psychology within the School of Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences in the College of Education and Human Sciences, beginning August 2025. There are eight complementary program areas in the School and approximately 40 faculty. The four core school psychology faculty offer and are responsible for an APA-accredited, NASP-approved Ph.D. program, a NASP-approved Ed.S. program, and a BCBA certification track. The program, based upon the scientist-practitioner training model, expects the successful candidate to demonstrate and influence the accomplishment of this perspective to its students through research, teaching, and professional service. Candidates with this point of view and experience as a practitioner are encouraged to apply. Small cohorts of full-time students are admitted annually to the programs and there is an identifiable group of energetic, curious, and talented school psychology students resident on campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will value the Oklahoma State University land grant mission and embrace the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community through high-quality and integrated teaching and service. This faculty member will contribute to the program and the field of School Psychology and will have opportunities to collaborate with nationally and internationally recognized faculty to increase the positive impact of the program on the state of Oklahoma, the region, the nation, and the international world. Major responsibilities include:

Teaching graduate courses in the School Psychology program area;

Recruiting, advising, and mentoring graduate students;

Directing the School Psychology Center and all associated activities;

Providing service to the department;

Collaborating with faculty in other programs across the campus and engaging in purposeful

University outreach to foster productive relationships with local communities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. in School Psychology from an APA –accredited program;

Record of clinical experience and evidence of capacity for serving as clinic director;

Licensed or license-eligible through the Board of Examiners of Psychologists in Oklahoma;

Ability to build productive professional relationships with public schools, colleges, and local communities;

Evidence of professional service.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, qualifications and contingent on available funding. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans. Information on benefits can be found at https://hr.okstate.edu/benefits/index.html

GENERAL INFORMATION: For more information about the School of Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences, please visit our website at https://education.okstate.edu/stles. The College of Education and Human Sciences includes 7 academic units, 172 faculty, and nearly 200 full-time staff. Additional information regarding the College of Education and Human Sciences may be found at http://education.okstate.edu/.

Oklahoma State University, an R1 comprehensive land-grant institution with an enrollment of more than 25,000 students. The university offers 87 undergraduate majors, 84 Master’s programs and 48 programs at the doctoral levels at campuses in Stillwater and Tulsa. Stillwater is a micropolitan community of approximately 49,000 people with high-quality amenities and a comparably low cost of living. Oklahoma City and Tulsa are within a 1-hour drive and cities such as Fayetteville, AR, Joplin, MO and Wichita, KS are within a comfortable 2-3-hour drive time of Stillwater. In addition to excellent healthcare, education (public and private primary and secondary schools), and recreational services, the community affords a rich variety of cultural activities typical of a major university environment, including museums, music, art, and theater. Providing a combination of larger city amenities with an airport and cultural life, while maintaining the charm of a smaller community with affordable housing and excellent schools, Stillwater is ranked one of America’s safest cities. See http://VisitStillwater.org for more information.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: The process of reviewing applications will begin December 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled (contingent upon available funding). Search Chair: Dr. Brian Poncy can be reached at [email protected] to answer any applicant questions.

To apply, please visit http://jobs.okstate.edu and submit the following: letter of interest in the position and curriculum vita. A list of references must be provided upon request.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.

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