Open Rank Professor in School Psychology

Logo : Posting Number :

FAC00164PO24

Advertised Title :

Open Rank Professor in School Psychology

Campus : Columbia

College / Division :

College of Arts and Sciences

Department : CAS Psychology

Advertised Salary Range :

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Hours per Week : 40

Position Category :

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis : 9 months

Work County : Richland

Tenure Information :

Tenure-Track / Tenured

Job Search Category :

Faculty

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 our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout 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.

Advertised Job Summary :

The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina (USC) 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 at USC includes eight tenured or tenure track faculty and two 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. Faculty in the School Psychology Concentration also work closely with faculty and students from Clinical-Community, Quantitative, and Cognitive and Neural Science concentrations.

This position is for a 9-month tenure-track appointment in the Department of Psychology. The 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 at the time of the appointment. 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.

The University of South Carolina is a Carnegie University of Very High Research Activity and of Community Engagement. The Psychology Department, which averages more than $8 million annually in external funding (a clear campus leader) has 80+ doctoral students in concentrations presented above, with more than 1400 undergraduate majors in psychology.The greater Columbia (state capital) area hosts historical and cultural attractions, festivals, performing arts and sporting events, parks and considerable outdoor recreation, and an easily accessible airport.

The University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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.

Required Education and Experience :

The 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 at the time of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications :

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. Preference will be given to faculty who are at the associate or full rank. 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. 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.

Desired Start Date : 08 / 16 / 2026

Job Open Date : 09 / 04 / 2024

Open Until Filled : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant :

Applications require : 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vita; 3) research statement; 4) teaching statement; and 5) contact information for three references. Submit application and documents at https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu . Applications are being reviewed beginning December 1, 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 / 175161

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.