IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Psychology Department at Montclair State University is pleased to invite applications for a full-time, 10 months, non-tenure track, Assistant Teaching Professor position in School Psychology, to begin in September 2025. We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative colleague, who is preferably a New Jersey licensed (or license eligible) psychologist with school psychology certification to join our nationally accredited program. The position includes teaching, supervising and advising in the school psychology program (SPP) as well as assisting with administrative tasks required for accreditation such as data collection for annual reports. The School Psychology program is well-supported by an engaged faculty that take pride in its diverse student population, many of whom were first-generation college students, and in students’ satisfaction with the program. The University is committed to the success of Teaching Faculty through opportunities for promotion and professional development to support long-term success and flourishing at the University.

Position is a two-year, ten-month, non-tenure track appointment, with eligibility for reappointment based on established NTTP procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful applicants will have a doctoral degree in School Psychology or related field from a NASP or APA accredited program. Applicants should be a New Jersey licensed (or license eligible) psychologist with school psychology certification (e.g., New Jersey certification or NCSP credential) with a working knowledge of New Jersey Special Education Code. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working as a school psychologist in public school settings.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL AND DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONS

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is Montclair State’s largest college with over 5,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. CHSS facilitates traditional and interdisciplinary learning, and is the professional home of many outstanding scholars and instructors across numerous disciplines, all of whom lend to CHSS’s mission to furnish academically rigorous and relevant programs of study that contribute to the development of an informed and engaged civil society. CHSS’s programs develop in students the abilities to discover, create, evaluate, apply, and share knowledge, so that they will be able to think critically, act ethically, and be informed citizen-participants prepared to assume leadership roles in their communities. CHSS also aims to be responsive to the needs of society, including via its championing of use-inspired research collaboratively undertaken by faculty and students, and graduate programs that train students to apply knowledge in constructive, inspiring, and practical ways that benefit our local and broader communities.

The Psychology Department - organized into the three broad categories of clinical, industrial/organizational (I/O), and psychological science – is a dynamic and welcoming workplace that serves a large and diverse constituency of students and is comprised of a vibrant group of 35 full-time faculty, including research faculty, teaching faculty, clinical faculty, and support staff. The Department is home to over 1,500 undergraduates, many of whom seek to continue at Montclair in our graduate programs. In addition to our School Psychology program which has been a leader in the area for over 20 years, the Psychology Department offers certificate programs, two other MAs, and PhDs in clinical and I/O psychology. Faculty in the Department are successful with extramural funding, providing significant support for students and robust activities within the department. In a period of considerable growth, the Department has hired many dynamic faculty, on both teaching and research tracks, who enjoy collaboration and are committed to student success, having chosen the Department for its record of supporting curricular innovation in response to disciplinary developments and the needs and interests of our students. The faculty members have diverse backgrounds and we experience success in helping new faculty acclimate to the department and university.

THE UNIVERSITY
Montclair State University is nationally recognized R2 research doctoral institution that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to rise above their own expectations. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 10 colleges and schools that serve 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen.  As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of Montclair State University and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students.

SALARY RANGE        Commensurate with experience  

STARTING DATE       September 1, 2025

   

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Cover letter, curriculum vitae (including contact information for 3 references), teaching statement, student evaluations (if available) and sample syllabi, which can be uploaded during the application process.

Inquiries about the search should be sent to: Dr. Samantha Coyle-Eastwick at coyles@montclair.edu 

APPLY BY       The position is open until filled and application review begins 1/17/25.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions. 

Department

Psychology

Position Type

Teaching Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/