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Assistant Professor of School Psychology
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Assistant Professor of School Psychology
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The faculty of the Psychology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position 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. Responsibilities and Focus
We seek candidates with 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. 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. Start Date and Application
Desired Start Date
08/16/2026 Job Open Date
08/11/2025 Open Until Filled
Yes Additional Details
Location of Vacancy:
Columbia, SC Part/Full Time:
Full Time Hours Per Week:
40 Basis:
9 months Tenure Information:
Tenure-Track/Tenured Campus:
Columbia College/Division:
College of Arts and Sciences Department:
CAS Psychology Advertised Salary Range:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Special Instructions To Applicant
All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references who will be solicited for letters if the applicant is interviewed. Applications are being reviewed beginning October 15, 2025; however, the position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about this posting should be directed to Dr. Samuel McQuillin at MCQUILLS@mailbox.sc.edu. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. Quicklink For Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192900 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. Openings and Related Roles
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Assistant Professor of School Psychology
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Inside Higher Ed Overview
The faculty of the Psychology at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position 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. Responsibilities and Focus
We seek candidates with 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. 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. Start Date and Application
Desired Start Date
08/16/2026 Job Open Date
08/11/2025 Open Until Filled
Yes Additional Details
Location of Vacancy:
Columbia, SC Part/Full Time:
Full Time Hours Per Week:
40 Basis:
9 months Tenure Information:
Tenure-Track/Tenured Campus:
Columbia College/Division:
College of Arts and Sciences Department:
CAS Psychology Advertised Salary Range:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Special Instructions To Applicant
All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references who will be solicited for letters if the applicant is interviewed. Applications are being reviewed beginning October 15, 2025; however, the position will remain open until filled. Inquiries about this posting should be directed to Dr. Samuel McQuillin at MCQUILLS@mailbox.sc.edu. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. Quicklink For Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192900 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. Openings and Related Roles
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Online Audio and Video Media Note: This listing also includes several other related postings; the original posting content is preserved for context. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Inside Higher Ed by 2x Get notified about new Assistant Professor of Psychology jobs in Columbia, SC.
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