Description

Employment Status:

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Faculty

# of openings:

1

Location:

ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range:

Commensurate with Experience

Closing:

11/17/25

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Arkansas State University (ASTATE) Department of Psychology and Counseling, in the College of Education and Behavioral Science, seeks an Assistant Professor of Psychology, Tenure-Track (9 months) for the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Accredited School Psychology Track of the Educational Specialist (E.Ds.) Degree Program in Psychology and Counseling.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teaching may include, but not be limited to, the following school psychology graduate courses:

• Psychological and educational assessment
• School psychology practicum in applied settings
• Developmental and differential psychology
• Applied analysis of psychological research
• Professional school psychology

Other duties will include student advisement and mentoring, maintaining an active research program, service to the program, department, college, and university, and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Required Documentation:
Applicants must submit a (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vita with reference list, (3) statement of teaching and research philosophy, (4) unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities, (5) reprints of recent publications and presentations (6) three-four letters of recommendation, and (7) student course evaluations.

Review of Applications: Screening of applications will begin on November 17, 2025. Under the provisions of Arkansas' Freedom of Information Act, applications are subject to public inspection.
Anticipated Starting Date: August 16, 2026.

Contact Information: Dr. John D. Hall
Chair of the Search and Screen School Psychology Committee
Arkansas State University
Post Office Box 1560, State University, AR 72467-1560
Email: jhall@astate.edu
Telephone: 870-972-3041

Minimum Qualifications:

A earned doctoral degree from a recognized school psychology program accredited/approved by the NASP or the American Psychological Association (APA).

Applicant must be eligible for licensure as a School Psychology Specialist in Arkansas with the Arkansas Department of Education and certification as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).

Eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Psychologist in Arkansas is preferred.

E-Verify Participation Notice:

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E-Verify Right to Work:

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