Counseling Psychology and Special Education - Professional faculty - CFS (tenure) Track

Job Title:

Counseling Psychology and Special Education Professional Faculty CFS (tenure) Track

Posting End Date: October 31, 2025

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Thursday, October 30, 2025 11:59 p.m. MST

Position Start Date: August 1, 2026

Required Degree:

Graduate degree in School Psychology (EdS, MS, or PhD)

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years working in a school setting as a school psychologist.
  
• Demonstrated experience supervising school psychology students in field-based settings.
  
• Preferred experience teaching at the college level.
  

Duties/Expectations:

Duties/Expectations:

School Psychology Internship Coordinator - Duties and Expectations

• Instruction and Seminar Leadership
  

+ Teach the school psychology internship course, in person, Fall 2025: Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 pm.

+ Conduct an internship seminar before the start of internship placements.

• Field Placement Oversight
  

+ Approve all internship placements prior to interns accepting offers.

+ Collaborate with district supervisors and other district leaders to ensure effective support for interns.

+ Conduct site visits for each intern and complete formal site visit reports.

+ Address concerns with placements or supervision in collaboration with interns, supervisors, and faculty; may include additional site visits as needed.

• Supervisor Support and Stipends
  

+ Provide training and ongoing consultation for field-based supervisors.

+ Manage supervisor stipends in coordination with the department and district contacts.

• Evaluation and Documentation
  

+ Ensure timely completion of supervisor evaluations for each intern and that interns complete evaluations of their supervisors and sites.

+ Manage the online platform for internship work portfolios (comprehensive exam) and support completion in collaboration with faculty.

• Administrative Coordination
  

+ Coordinate the BYU Internship Office approval process for each intern.

+ Work with the Program Coordinator to ensure each intern has successfully completed their portfolio.

+ Coordinate with International Student Services to ensure compliance with employment requirements for international interns.

• Program and Faculty Engagement
  

+ Attend school psychology faculty meetings.

+ Support broader program goals through collaboration with faculty, field supervisors, and university offices.

School Psychology Practicum Coordinator Responsibilities

• Leadership in Practicum Placement Coordination
  

+ Serve as the primary coordinator for all school psychology practicum placements.

Establish and maintain strong partnerships with district leaders to secure high-quality, supportive placements aligned with program goals.

+ Manage all practicum placements and field supervisor assignments prior to the start of the academic year.

+ Collaborate with district and university stakeholders to ensure placements meet the developmental and training needs of each student.

• Instruction and Student Preparation
  

+ Teach the school psychology practicum course (Fall 2025: Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm, in person, Sept. 3-Dec. 11).

+ Prepare practicum students for the PRAXIS exam.

+ Conduct an internship introduction seminar at the conclusion of the practicum year.

• Support and Supervision
  

+ Conduct site visits for each practicum student and complete site visit reports.

+ Provide initial training and ongoing consultation for field-based supervisors.

+ Collaborate with students, supervisors, and faculty to address any concerns that arise during the practicum experience, including additional site visits as needed.

• Evaluation and Compliance
  

+ Ensure timely completion of student evaluations each semester.

+ Oversee collection of student feedback on supervisors and placement sites.

+ Manage the online practicum work portfolio platform.

+ Coordinate with the CPSE office manager to ensure supervisor stipends are processed and paid accurately.

• Program Engagement
  

+ Coordinate internship recruitment visits from interested school districts during practicum class.

+ Attend school psychology faculty meetings.

Citizenship

Citizenship responsibilities should directly benefit BYU students, programs, departments, and the university. These include:

• Supporting the mission and Aims of a BYU Education.
  
• Participating as a constructive colleague and good university citizen.
  
• Meeting expectations defined in the MSE Faculty Workload Expectations.
  
• Fulfilling committee assignments and university service roles.
  
• Demonstrating leadership across department, school, and university.
  
• Attending faculty meetings, devotionals, forums, and other university events.
  
• Mentoring students and fostering experiential learning opportunities.
  
• Contributing to the broader professional community (e.g., serving on professional association committees, reviewing for journals/conferences, holding leadership roles).
  

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

Mission Alignment Statement

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel†(Spencer W. Kimball).

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education .

Employment Requirements

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.