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Illinois is a strong market for psychology visa sponsorship, anchored by major healthcare systems like Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and the University of Chicago Medical Center. Chicago concentrates the most openings, but university towns like Champaign-Urbana and Evanston also support psychology roles across clinical, research, and academic settings.
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Job Title School of Education, Clinical Assistant Professor in School Psychology (Three-Year), Non-Tenure Track
Position Title School of Education, Clinical Assistant Professor in School Psychology (Three-Year), Non-Tenure Track
Job Category University Faculty
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Location Code SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (02300A)
Department Name EDUCATION PROGRAM
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Salary Range: $78,000 – $79,500
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
The School of Education (SOE) at Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a 3-year renewable non-tenure track full-time faculty position and Director of Clinical Training in the School Psychology program area. The selected individual will join faculty in the SOE’s undergraduate and graduate programs, all of which are shaped around the SOE’s conceptual framework of advancing professionalism in the service of social justice.
The main responsibilities of the selected candidate include the following:
- Primary responsibility of coordinating and teaching practicum through maintaining and enhancing existing school and clinic partnerships in the community and with site-based clinical supervisors. This includes building relationships with on-site supervisors, securing practicum placements, and collaborating with school psychology faculty in school psychology graduate training.
- Share the responsibilities with other full-time faculty in the program to advise and mentor students across programs as assigned to ensure students are supported and complete the program on time.
- Share in the responsibilities with other full-time faculty in the program to serve as a Capstone Director and committee member for students in the EdD program.
- Engage in service to the school psychology program and the SOE including, but not limited to, shared governance committee work as well as attend monthly SOE-wide meetings.
- Attend and support facilitation of the annual new student orientation, new student open house, and end of year celebration in the school psychology program.
- Collaborate with all program faculty to review and make admissions decisions for the EdS, PhD, and EdD programs.
We seek candidates who will collaborate with colleagues across the program, SOE, and larger university to build an inclusive and welcoming school psychology program that fosters belonging for all students. Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in assessment, prevention, intervention, and individual and systems-level consultation and collaboration within a MTSS framework. Candidates will also demonstrate a strong commitment to urban education and dedication to serving a historically minoritized P-12 student body in the greater Chicago area consistent with Loyola University Chicago’s commitment to advancing social justice through transformative education. Lastly, candidates will demonstrate a commitment to collegiality and collaboration within the School Psychology programs and larger SOE and University community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned doctorate in School Psychology or Educational Psychology
- Licensed psychologist in Illinois and credentialed school psychologist through the state education agency or eligible for licensure reciprocity in Illinois
- 3+ years of experience as a practicing school psychologist
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience teaching at the university level
- Experience with building systems for supervision and student peer-mentoring
- Experience supervising school psychology practicum students and/or interns
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
The School of Education (SOE) at Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a 3-year renewable non-tenure track full-time faculty position and Director of Clinical Training in the School Psychology program area. The selected individual will join faculty in the SOE’s undergraduate and graduate programs, all of which are shaped around the SOE’s conceptual framework of advancing professionalism in the service of social justice.
Open Date 04/22/2026
Close Date
Additional Salary Information This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. As Director of Clinical Training (DCT), an administrative stipend will be added for a twelve-month service basis. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; preference will be given to applications received by May 6th. Anticipated start date is August 10, 2026.
Applicants are asked to submit:
- a cover letter that explains interest in the position
- curriculum vitae
- statement of teaching philosophy
- graduate transcripts
- the names and contact information of three professional references (Please upload via “Other Documents” section in application)
Application material should be submitted to: https://www.careers.luc.edu. Make inquiries to: Dr. Amy C. Nelson Christensen (anelsonchristensen@luc.edu), Chair of the Search Committee, Clinical Associate Professor of School Psychology, School of Education, Loyola University Chicago.
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
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Which companies sponsor visas for psychologists in Illinois?
The most consistent sponsors in Illinois are large academic medical centers and hospital systems, including Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Advocate Aurora Health, and the University of Illinois Health network. Universities such as the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign also sponsor for research and faculty psychology positions. Community mental health organizations occasionally sponsor as well, though less frequently than hospital systems.
Which visa types are most common for psychology roles in Illinois?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for licensed psychologists and research psychologists in Illinois, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a doctoral degree. Academic and research positions at Illinois universities may also be filled through the J-1 visa under the Exchange Visitor program. Postdoctoral researchers sometimes enter on J-1 status before transitioning to H-1B visa once they move into a permanent staff role.
Which cities in Illinois have the most psychology sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the overwhelming majority of psychology sponsorship openings in Illinois, driven by its concentration of hospital systems, research institutions, and behavioral health organizations. Evanston and the North Shore suburbs offer positions tied to Northwestern University and affiliated clinics. Champaign-Urbana generates openings through the University of Illinois, particularly for research and counseling center roles. Springfield and Rockford have a smaller but present market through regional hospital networks.
How to find psychology visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles where employers have a history of visa sponsorship, making it easier to identify psychology positions in Illinois without sorting through listings that won't support international candidates. You can search by role and state to surface openings at hospital systems, universities, and research centers across Chicago and beyond. Focusing on employers with established HR infrastructure for sponsorship, such as large academic medical centers, improves your chances of a straightforward process.
Are there any Illinois-specific considerations for psychologists seeking visa sponsorship?
Illinois requires independent licensure (the Licensed Clinical Psychologist credential) for clinical practice, and employers sponsoring H-1B petitions must pay the Department of Labor prevailing wage for the specific role and location. Chicago's prevailing wages for psychologists reflect a high-cost metropolitan area, which can work in candidates' favor since sponsors are already benchmarking compensation accordingly. Candidates with a doctoral degree from a U.S. university, including Illinois institutions, may find the transition to sponsored employment smoother given existing institutional relationships.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored psychology jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.