Open Rank Professor in School Psychology
university of south carolinaColumbia (SC)
Open Rank Professor in School Psychology
Posted 2 days ago
university of south carolinaColumbia (SC)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of its eight institutions and 20 locations across the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four‑year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in‑person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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 in the area of child and adolescent mental health. The School Psychology PhD Concentration includes eight tenured or tenure‑track faculty and two clinical faculty, all focused on child and adolescent mental health (CAMH), with four faculty members focused on effective school behavioral health (SBH) programming. This department has a wide range of extramural grant funding from state, federal, and foundation sources. We seek a candidate with leadership experience in these areas and a record of high‑impact research excellence in school psychology.
Responsibilities:
Conduct high‑impact research in school psychology, with particular focus on child and adolescent mental health, effective school behavioral health programming, and community‑school partnerships.
Pursue external grant support to sustain research activities.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses closely related to CAMH and SBH, contributing to the academic mission of the Department of Psychology and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Collaborate with faculty and students from Clinical‑Community, Quantitative, and Cognitive and Neural Science concentrations.
Participate in departmental service and outreach initiatives.
Required Education and Experience
Ph.D. in school psychology or a related field, with a demonstrated record of high‑impact research productivity, leadership experience in the field of school psychology, and excellence in teaching at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications: Interest in working with racially or ethnically diverse populations.
Scholarship focused on child and adolescent mental health, effective school behavioral health programming, and community‑school partnerships.
Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and multicultural humility in an educational and work environment.
Preference for candidates at the associate or full rank.
Background from an APA‑accredited school psychology program or a closely related discipline.
Desired Start Date
08/16/2026
Job Open Date
09/04/2024
EEO Statement:
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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