Assistant Professor of School Psychology

The National College of Education of National Louis University (NLU) is pleased to announce its search for an Assistant Professor of School Psychology and seeks nominations and applications. This is a full-time, renewable Professional Practice track position (non-tenure).

This National Louis University Florida Ed.S. School Psychology program is a one-of-a-kind, part-time, hybrid program for working professionals. Our student body is racially and ethnically diverse, with more than 40% of students from racially, ethically, and linguistically underrepresented groups in the profession. The School Psychology Program focuses on preparing school psychologist practitioners in contemporary roles as culturally responsive problem solvers who use direct and indirect research-based interventions to improve outcomes for all PK-12 students. Enrollment in this student-focused School Psychology program is year-round, including the summer term.

We are seeking a team-oriented, collaborative colleague with experience either as a school psychology graduate educator or extensive school-based experience in delivering high-quality, contemporary school psychology services in PK-12 settings with adjunct teaching experience in school psychology programming. Experience within PK-12 settings is required.

About NLU

National Louis University (NLU) is looking to honor its past while defining a bold new future as a contemporary, comprehensive university that prepares diverse students for sustained professional success with a deep commitment to Access, Excellence, Innovation and Equity. We are a pioneering community that uses innovation to improve outcomes. NLU questions the status quo and strives to adapt and evolve with the changing needs of its students. We are a community that cares about each other and our students and we work collaboratively, tirelessly and quickly to advance change in the service of students. We have a long venerable history, but we are not typical. We seek to solve intractable social issues through education; we believe we have not succeeded until graduates achieve sustainable career related employment; and we foster a culture that promotes failing fast so that we may constantly improve our work.

Founded in 1886, National Louis University is a private not-for-profit university offering over 70 programs from short-term certificate through the doctoral level across its five colleges. The University serves over 10,000 students per year and has experienced unprecedented growth over the last several years. Most students are from Illinois, but the University also attracts students from throughout the U.S. and from around the world who take advantage of campus based, blended and online programming.

NLU is located in the center of Chicago's downtown loop, across the street from the Art Institute, in an area which has been recognized as America's largest campus with over 25 institutions and 50,000 students attending a college across the city. In addition, the University has two suburban locations and a Florida regional campus.

The Assistant Professor will take a leadership role in teaching courses in the School Psychology Program with a focus on courses in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional intervention and assessment, advising Ed.S. students, and providing service to the School Psychology profession and the National College of Education. The successful candidate will focus on teaching with field supervision and service requirements included in job responsibilities. Preference will be given to candidates with graduate education teaching experience and professional practice experience in PK-12 MTSS service delivery, academic and behavioral problem-solving consultation and program and intervention evaluation.

A Doctorate in School Psychology
• Candidates must hold a Florida Professional Educator Certificate with an endorsement in School Psychology
• Extensive experience in addressing the academic needs of PK-12 students through research-based practices either as a practitioner or as a graduate educator
• Demonstrated experience in MTSS service delivery in PK-12 settings

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.