Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is based out of the Flagstaff Mountain Campus, starting Fall 2026.

About the Department/College

The Department of Educational Specialties prepares educators to meet the needs of all learners in today’s classrooms and communities. Programs are offered in special education, bilingual and multicultural education, career and technical education, and educational technology. Courses are designed with flexibility in mind—available both in-person and online—to support students balancing work, family, and academic responsibilities. The Department of Educational Psychology offers an APA-accredited Combined Counseling/School Psychology Ph.D. program; a NASP-approved School Psychology Ed.S. program; master’s programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Human and Community Relations; and a bachelor’s program in Applied Human Behavior. Faculty in the departments work collaboratively to support student learning across programs.

Both the Departments of Educational Specialties and Educational Psychology are housed in NAU’s College of Education. The College of Education is aligned with the strategic priorities of NAU to elevate excellence for a bold and boundless future. We are committed to serving the people of Arizona and are dedicated to preparing individuals who contribute to the academic preparedness, positive educational and health outcomes, school climate, and college-going and completion rates in Arizona and beyond.

About the Position

The Departments of Educational Specialties and Educational Psychology seek a full-time, career-track Assistant Teaching Professor beginning in Fall 2026 to serve our Special Education and School Psychology programs. This is a joint appointment between the two departments. The successful candidate will teach School Psychology and Special Education courses, with an emphasis on school-based psychoeducational, developmental, and academic achievement testing; and will serve as a core faculty member for the dual certification B.S.Ed. and the M.Ed. in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) and School Psychology Ed.S. programs. As a core faculty member, they will be involved in teaching, accreditation, and programmatic decision-making. We are interested in candidates with experience working in special education/school psychology at the PK-12 level, who have a commitment to ethical, contemporary research supporting evidence-based practices. We encourage candidates with a passion for high-quality teaching, supervision, and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This position is at our Flagstaff campus, and the faculty member will collaborate with statewide campus faculty.

Responsibilities Include

• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in School Psychology and Special Education.
• Participate in relevant institutional and professional service.
• Participate in programmatic and accreditation efforts for the School Psychology Ed.S., and dual-certification and master’s ECSE programs.
• Advise and mentor graduate students in the School Psychology program.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational Requirements: 

• Doctoral degree in School Psychology, Special Education or related field by date of hire.
• Either an Ed.S. or Doctoral Degree in School Psychology by date of hire.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Eligibility for School Psychologist certification in Arizona.
• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level. Experience as a graduate assistant is acceptable.
• Prior experience working as a School Psychologist in a school-based setting or working with young children with disabilities.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching university-level assessment courses focused on school-based settings, and on young children with disabilities.
• Experience evaluating young children with disabilities in natural environments/settings and school-based settings.
• Prior experience with supervision and training of graduate level students.
• Prior experience supervising master’s and doctoral students in school-based settings.
• Knowledge of instructional approaches for young children with disabilities aged birth to eight years old.
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for PK-12 students.
• Nationally certified school psychologist.
• Prior experience with accreditation processes.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Interacts and communicates successfully with colleagues and community members.
• Acts in a way that embodies the mission, vision, and values of NAU and the College of Education.
• Maintains ethical behavior and the ability to demonstrate ethical decision making related to training concerns.
• Manages multiple projects with multiple deadlines while meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Communicates ideas and information effectively in both verbal and written form.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before the deadline shown above will receive full consideration.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page.

Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
1. a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
2. a curriculum vitae; and
3. names and contact information for three references.

Please do not include any other documents as they will not be considered.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.