Job Description
Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: IU Bloomington Applied Psychology in Education
and Research Methodology
Location Bloomington
Position Summary Location: Learning and Developmental
Evaluation Clinic (LDEC) and the
School
Psychology Program ,
School of Education , Indiana University (IU)
Bloomington
IU Bloomington is the flagship campus of IU and a nationally recognized public research university known for academic
excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration. The School of Education's programs are consistently ranked among the nation's best.
Bloomington, Indiana is a vibrant and scenic college town. It offers a welcoming community, lively arts and culture scene, and easy access
to outdoor recreation-making it an ideal place to live, work, and pursue professional training.
Position: Two-Year
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Child/School Psychology
with an emphasis on autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Salary is
commensurate with National Institutes of Health postdoctoral fellowships. Description: The LDEC and the School Psychology Program, both housed in the IU Bloomington School of Education, are
accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical/School Psychology with an emphasis on autism and neurodevelopmental
disabilities. The fellowship offers a unique balance of clinical and academic experience, with
50% clinical service and
50% teaching responsibilities . The position provides rich opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative
academic and clinical community dedicated to excellence in clinical training, applied research, and service.
Clinical
Responsibilities LDEC provides comprehensive evaluations for autism and related neurodevelopmental disabilities-including
ADHD, intellectual developmental disability, and learning disabilities-as well as behavioral and psychosocial concerns for children and
young adults (ages 2-29). LDEC clinicians also conduct evaluations for IU students seeking classroom accommodations through Accessible
Educational Services (AES) and perform Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) for families and school districts in need of outside
psychoeducational assessments for special education eligibility. In addition to serving the Bloomington and IU communities, LDEC is
committed to:
- Providing high-quality clinical training emphasizing the preparation of future psychologists
- Conducting
research focused on advancing knowledge on autism and related disabilities
- Engaging in community outreach and collaboration with IU
units and Indiana communities to address the needs of individuals with neurodevelopmental and other social-emotional disabilities
Within this environment, the postdoctoral fellow clinical responsibilities will include:
- Conducting comprehensive psychological and
psychoeducational evaluations
- Supervising advanced school, clinical, and/or counseling psychology practicum students
- Participating in clinic-related research and conducting interventions
Teaching Responsibilities Courses taught may be at the graduate level (PhD and EdS in School Psychology) or the undergraduate level within the rapidly growing
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Track
(CASS) of the Counseling and Student Services minor, which is associated with the School Psychology Programs. The School
Psychology Programs, housed within the
Department of Applied
Psychology in Education and Research Methodology , are APA-accredited and NASP-approved. The programs include five core and
three affiliated faculty, with research strengths in:
- Autism and related neurodevelopmental disabilities (including ADHD, learning
disabilities, and intellectual developmental disorder)
- Action research in schools
- Culturally responsive psychological and
psychoeducational assessment
- Interdisciplinary and interprofessional (school-medical) collaboration
- Social justice and
educational equity
- School-based mental health
- Trauma-informed practices
- Supporting students with emotional and
behavioral disorders, including those in self-contained classroom settings
Teaching responsibilities will include:
- Serving as the instructor of record for three courses per year. Specific courses taught will be determined by the fellow's expertise and
Program needs
- Supervising graduate student associate instructors teaching undergraduate courses in the School of Education
depending on teacher experience and interest
Application Process Interested applicants should submit the
following materials to . Applications will
be accepted until the position is filled; however, priority review will begin on
December 15, 2025. Anticipated start date July 1,
2026. - A current curriculum vitae
- A letter of interest describing clinical and
teaching experiences and career goals
- Names and contact information for three references
Inquiries about
the position may be addressed to the search committee chair, Maryellen McClain (
mcclainm@iu.edu ).
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and
provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.
See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here
which includes contact information .
Basic Qualifications Required Applicant
Qualifications - A PhD or PsyD in School or Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program
- Successful completion of an APA-accredited internship
- Completion of all doctoral requirements (including dissertation defense)
prior to the fellowship start date
- Demonstrated clinical experience and training in autism and neurodevelopmental disabilities
Department Contact for Questions Inquiries about the position may be addressed to the search
committee chair, Maryellen McClain (
mcclainm@iu.edu ).
Additional
Qualifications Preferred Applicant Qualifications - Proficiency in the administration,
scoring, and interpretation of the ADOS-2
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
- Clinical
supervision experience
For Best Consideration Date: 12/15/2025
Expected Start Date: 07/01/2026
Posting Number IU-101425-2025
Job Tags
Full time, Internship,