Description

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 https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31264 . 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