Assistant Professor - Educational Psychology - School Psychology

Assistant Professor - Educational Psychology - School
Psychology

Job Title

Assistant Professor - Educational Psychology - School
Psychology

Department

Educational Psychology Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position,
education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-09-15

Job Description Summary

Tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate and
graduate courses in School Psychology.

Job Description

Tenure-track Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate and
graduate courses in School Psychology; maintain an active research
agenda; pursue external funding; advise students; and be engaged in
service at the departmental, college, University, and professional
discipline level. This is an on-campus position and requires
regular on-campus presence. The position will start in August
2027.

The School Psychology Program is NASP-approved and CAEP accredited,
and offers an M.S. and Ed.S. degree in school psychology. Classes
take place on the main campus of Miami University, located in the
scenic college town of Oxford, approximately 45 minutes away from
downtown Cincinnati and one hour away from Dayton.

The program is housed in the Department of Educational Psychology
which also includes graduate and undergraduate academic programs of
study in Learning Sciences and Human Development, School
Psychology, School Counseling, Special Education, Educational
Technology, and Instructional Design and Technology.

The mission of the College of Education, Health, and Society at
Miami University is to prepare transformative leaders. Through
excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community partnerships,
the college provides dynamic and innovative programs that encourage
international perspectives. Our integrated human experience
prepares graduates to generate knowledge, educate, serve, and
promote wellbeing in diverse and global settings through ethical,
democratic practices. Faculty members work in an environment that
promotes a holistic approach to both teaching and research. They
are encouraged to align their teaching, scholarship, and service in
an interdisciplinary fashion in order to promote aggressive
solutions to the issues faced by our society. The College of
Education, Health, and Society seeks out opportunities for
cross-departmental collaboration facilitated by the six departments
in our division (Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology,
Family Science and Social Work, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health,
Sport Leadership & Management and Teaching, Curriculum, and
Educational Inquiry). We believe that the synergy from this
comprehensive approach creates the kind of integrated human
experience that is essential to excellence in research and
teaching.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate in School Psychology or closely related field by date of
appointment. Candidates should be eligible for School Psychologist
certification from the Ohio Board of Psychology, which includes
those who hold the Nationally Certified School Psychology (NCSP)
credential.

Consideration may be given to candidates with expertise in areas
such as school-based mental health, psychoeducational assessment
(e.g., cognitive), and/or multi-tiered model of service delivery;
evidence of strong potential for effective research and teaching;
practice in the field as a school psychologist; doctorate from an
APA- and/or NASP-approved doctoral training program in School
Psychology; and prior teaching experience at the college level,
including as teaching assistant.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Submit a cover letter detailing interest and qualifications and
full curriculum vitae.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Submit a cover letter that addresses the desired qualifications and
teaching philosophy. Also submit a curriculum vitae. Inquiries may
be addressed to Dr. Sujay Sabnis (sabniss@miamioh.edu). Screening
of applications will begin on September 15, 2026 and will continue
until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-
and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to
employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or
513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should
also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community
whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in
qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the
dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and
the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We
believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct.
We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and
combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the
acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University's mission and core values,
please visit the Mission and Core Values
webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,
encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals
with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment,
discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or
older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, military status, national origin (ancestry),
pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster
parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its
application and admission processes, educational programs and
activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests
for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to
employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or
513-529-3560.

Clery Act

As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and
safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to
read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html,
which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics,
and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to
prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and
alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This
report also contains information on programs and policies designed
to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating
violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this
website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students.
Written notification is also provided to prospective students and
employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety
Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department
at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

Please visit our Labor Law Posters
webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law
information.

To apply, visit https://miamioh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/miamioh-faculty/job/McGuffey-Hall/Assistant-Professor---Educational-Psychology---School-Psychology_JR104602.

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