Part-time Faculty - School Psychology Program Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

The University of Southern Maines Department of Educational and School Psychology (ESPY) is seeking parttime instructor applicants to teach in our low residency specialistlevel school psychology program during theschool year. The Fall 2025 semester begins September 2nd.

We are seeking instructors to teach one or more courses online using a blend of synchronous and asynchronous modalities. Class sessions will meet on weekday evenings (after 4pm) using Zoom videoconferencing. The courses we are seeking instructors for include but are not limited to the following:

Mental Health Interventions in the Practice of School Psychology (SPY 621 This course emphasizes learning fundamental mental health interventions to help PK12 students develop resilience and mental wellness. The course focuses on learning skills important for conducting clinical interviews with parents teachers school staff and students through the lens of cultural humility. Students will have the opportunity to learn basic interviewing skills such as attending behavior active listening reflection of feeling paraphrasing and questioning as well as more advanced techniques such as suicide risk and threat assessments. Students also will have the opportunity to develop skills to deliver individual and group socialemotional and psychoeducational interventions. Appropriate applications of evidenced based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing are explored. The course content is taught within a problemsolving framework that includes problem identification assessment for intervention goal development and progress monitoring.

Diversity in the Science and Practice of Psychology (SPY 679 This course provides conceptual foundations and skills needed by school psychologists to promote effective functioning of individuals families and PK12 school systems with diverse characteristics through an ecological lens. Students will identify individual differences and diverse characteristics that impact student learning and mental health. Emphasis will be placed on learning knowledge and skills related to family systems including methods to understand family strengths needs and culture. Readings and discussion will emphasize the influence of diversity factors as school psychologists collaborate with others to design implement and evaluate culturally responsive services. The identification and development of skills to collaborate with families school staff interpreters cultural brokers and community agencies will be taught through case studies and roleplay. Students will reflect on their own personal characteristics culture and biases to recognize the importance of equitable practices respect for diversity and advocacy for social justice. Ethical and legal considerations for working with students of diverse backgrounds will also be highlighted.

Consultation and Collaboration in School Psychology (SPY 680 This course examines models and strategies of consultation relevant to the practice of school psychology. The course focuses on the conjoint behavioral consultation model which involves collaboration among families and educational professionals to address the academic social and behavioral needs of individual students and explores additional approaches to behavioral instructional and organizational consultation. Emphasis will be placed on the skills needed to (a) consult collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse students families and educators while designing implementing and evaluating consultation services and (b) apply consultation practices to support teachers families and schools in promoting students learning and mental health.

We are seeking a studentfocused instructor who will be responsible for the full delivery and grading of the course. Responsibilities include preparing for the course teaching live online class sessions assessing student performance and meeting with students as needed. The instructor will be provided with a syllabus template and full course shell with suggested readings assignments and presentation materials.

Parttime faculty members are paid by credit hour based on prior teaching experience. Eligible parttime faculty members may elect certain benefitsprovided by the University of Maine System. In addition The Center for Academic Innovationprovides learning design consulting and faculty development opportunities to help faculty to create engaging programs courses and lesson plans grounded in evidencebased best practices for every modality.

The University of Southern Maineis a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland Maine area including campuses in Portland Gorham Lewiston and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing handson learning community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged studentcentered learning environment USM is a steward of higher education helping drive the economic cultural and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to highquality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM visit About Our University.

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates diverse perspectives enhancing teaching learning personal growth and overall institutional achievement. USM encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds including women veterans and those with differing abilities experiences and cultural perspectives.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care Integrity Equity and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree or higher in school psychology or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Credentialing and experience in school psychology
• Postsecondary teaching experience

To apply click on the Apply Now button below or visit our USM Careers Pageand submit the following:

• Cover letter describing qualifications for the position
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Contact information for three professional references

We will begin reviewing applications immediately. These positions will remain open until filled.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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