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University of South Carolina lists this Assistant Professor of School Psychology opportunity in columbia, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant Professor of School Psychology
Position Description
Position Description Advertised Job Summary The faculty of the Psychology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for two 9-month, full-time, tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2026. The Department of Psychology in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina ( USC ) invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor of School Psychology in the area of child and adolescent mental health. The Department seeks candidates with particular interest in working with racially or ethnically diverse populations, and whose scholarship focuses on child and adolescent mental health ( CAMH ), effective school behavioral health ( SBH ) programming, and community-school partnerships. The School Psychology PhD Concentration at USC includes eight tenured or tenure track faculty and three clinical faculty, all focusing on CAMH , with four faculty members focused on effective SBH programming, with a wide range of extramural grant funding from state, federal, and foundation sources. We seek to expand this work by recruiting a candidate that has existing leadership experience in these areas and who has demonstrated commitment to building a high impact research excellence in school psychology. Priority will be given to candidates from APA accredited school psychology programs or closely related disciplines. The successful candidate will be joining a highly collegial and supportive professional network of high impact scholars. Faculty in the School Psychology Concentration also work closely with faculty and students from Clinical-Community, Quantitative, and Cognitive and Neural Science concentrations.
Position Details
Advertised Title Assistant Professor of School Psychology
Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Campus Columbia
College/Division College of Arts and Sciences
Department CAS Psychology
Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 9 months
Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured
Work County Richland
Job Search Category Faculty
Inquiries about this posting should be directed to Dr. Samuel McQuillin at
Required Education and Experience
This position requires a Ph.D. in school psychology or a related field, and a demonstrated record of high impact research productivity, leadership experience in the field of school psychology, and excellence in teaching by the start date of the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to faculty who have graduated from an APA accredited program in School Psychology.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and multicultural humility in an educational and work environment as well as in the engagement of diverse communities in school psychology research.
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue external grants to support their research and to contribute to the academic mission of the Department of Psychology and the College of Arts and Sciences, through undergraduate and graduate teaching, including courses closely related to CAMH and SBH .
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Job Open Date 08/11/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at
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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Worksite address
columbia, SC, 29228, US
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