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Title: Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: Tenure Track - 30 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

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Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Michael McClellan

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Clinical Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment. The position begins August 2026.

This position will focus on teaching and mentoring in the undergraduate B.S. in Psychology program, particularly within the new Mental Health concentration. The successful candidate will teach clinically oriented undergraduate courses in a 4/4 annual teaching load, develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, supervise undergraduate research projects, conduct academic advising, and participate in service to the department, university, and community. While online teaching opportunities may be available, the primary focus of this position is expanding our in-person clinical course offerings and providing on-campus mentorship for students pursuing mental health careers or graduate study.

The University places a high priority on being leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Earned Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology or related field from an accredited institution at time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment.

Experience: • Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytic and problems solving skills
• Active and effective listening skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and students
• Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with both in-person and online instruction at the undergraduate level.
• Ability to teach a variety of clinically focused undergraduate courses.
• Licensure or license eligibility as a psychologist in Kentucky.
• Experience supervising undergraduate research.

Job Duties:

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:

• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
• Statement of research interests
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., sample syllabi and course evaluations)
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• 3 Letter(s) of Recommendation

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.