Associate Professor of Practice Position - School Psychology Program

Clark University

Location: Worcester, MA Category: Faculty Job Type: Full-time - Exempt Posted On: Thu Jun 25 2026 Job Description:

Introduction

The Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise supports work that advances the behavioral health, resilience, and well-being of children, adolescents, young adults, families, schools, and communities. The Institute's mission is to innovate in the creation and delivery of behavioral health services that are evidence based, culturally responsive, developmentally informed, and responsive to the needs of young people, particularly those who have historically faced barriers to accessing high-quality mental health and educational supports. Guided by an ecological, systems-oriented, strengths-based, and interdisciplinary framework, the Institute works to reduce stigma, expand access to care, strengthen youth-serving systems, and build the capacity of educators and practitioners.

The M.Ed./Ed.S. Program in School Psychology is closely aligned with this mission. Clark's School Psychology Program prepares graduates to deliver effective, caring, and just services that improve outcomes for ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse students. The program emphasizes culturally responsive and evidence-based practice, social justice, urban education, school-based mental health, prevention, and systems-level approaches to improving student well-being and educational outcomes.

This position is essential to sustaining and strengthening the newly launched School Psychology program. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to anti-racist school psychology pedagogy and urban education, as well as a dedication to serving historically minoritized P-12 students in the Worcester, Massachusetts area. This commitment reflects both the Mosakowski Institute's mission to advance equitable behavioral health supports for young people and Clark University's broader mission to challenge convention and change our world.

Position Summary

The Mosakowski Institute seeks to recruit one Associate Professor of Practice for the M.Ed./Ed.S. Program in School Psychology.

The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in the School Psychology program; develop or revise courses as program needs require; direct and support pre-practicum, practicum, and internship placements; advise M.Ed./Ed.S. students; contribute to admissions and recruitment; engage with relevant Massachusetts school psychology and educator-preparation organizations; and co-lead the program's pursuit of NASP accreditation. The successful candidate may also pursue extramural funding to support student training, field-based partnerships, and program development. The teaching load for this non-tenure-track faculty position is 3:3.

The position begins Fall 2026. This is a 9-month appointment with a three-year contract term, renewable based on performance and program needs. There is potential for a course development stipend during Summer 2026.

This position represents an important opportunity to help shape and strengthen a new school psychology program at a university internationally recognized for its longstanding contributions to psychology, education, and human development. The program is committed to diversity, social justice, culturally responsive practice, and the preparation of school psychologists who can support children, families, schools, and communities. The program is housed within the Department of Education, which is dedicated to understanding and addressing the complexities and possibilities of urban education. Candidates from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

The program is delivered through a cohort model in which students progress together through a sequenced curriculum emphasizing collaborative learning, applied professional preparation, and close faculty mentorship. Instruction is delivered in person on Clark University's campus in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach graduate courses in the M.Ed./Ed.S. Program in School Psychology, with a teaching load of 3:3.
• Develop or revise courses as program needs require, ensuring alignment with the program's sequenced curriculum and professional preparation standards.
• Serve as Director of Clinical Training, directing and supporting pre-practicum, practicum, and internship placements in collaboration with school and community partners.
• Advise and mentor M.Ed./Ed.S. students to support their professional growth, competence, and readiness for practice.
• Co-lead the program's pursuit of NASP accreditation, including preparation of documentation, assessment of candidate outcomes, reporting, and continuous program improvement.
• Contribute to admissions, recruitment, and student retention efforts for the M.Ed./Ed.S. Program in School Psychology.
• Contribute to service within the program, department, institute, university, and profession.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in school psychology from a NASP-approved and/or APA-accredited program prior to the Fall 2026 start date. The search committee will also consider applicants with an earned doctorate in a closely related field with demonstrated doctoral-level training and specialization in school psychology.
• Eligibility for certification as a school psychologist in Massachusetts, with a commitment to obtain the credential upon hire if not already held.
• Professional experience in K-12 school settings.
• Graduate-level teaching experience (or demonstrated potential for excellence in graduate teaching).
• Commitment to supporting a range of student needs and backgrounds in graduate preparation programs.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to teach in accordance with the university and program missions.
• Demonstrated commitment to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, including the ability to integrate these principles into teaching across content areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a practicing school psychologist.
• Eligible for licensure as a doctoral-level psychologist in Massachusetts, and a commitment to obtain the credential if hired.
• Holding the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential.
• Bilingual proficiency and experience serving culturally and linguistically diverse P-12 students.
• Membership and active involvement in professional organizations relevant to school psychology.
• Sustained engagement with minoritized communities underrepresented in higher education, and demonstrated ability to integrate this experience into teaching and program development.
• Evidence of effective teaching, advising, and supervision/mentorship.
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity connected to the field of school psychology and education.
• Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive school psychological services.
• Experience in school psychology program development.
• Experience with technology-enabled school psychological services and/or digital tools that support service delivery.

Additional Information:

Expected Hiring Range: $98,500 to $98,500

Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget, internal equity, and the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark University's good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clark's compensation philosophy and internal alignment.

At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit .

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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