Assistant, Associate, or Full (Open Rank) Professor, Clinical PSY

Western Kentucky University; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Kentucky University’s Psychology Department invites applications for a full‑time, 9‑month, tenure‑eligible Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in clinical psychology starting August 2027. The position primarily supports the clinical psychology master’s program, with opportunities in the APA‑Accredited PsyD and related programs.

The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, engage in scholarly research, advise students, and participate in graduate committees

Qualifications

• All applicants must have an earned doctorate in clinical psychology or a related field by the posted start date.
• Candidates should be licensed or license eligible as a Licensed Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Assistant Professor: demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and have an active and productive program of scholarly research.
• Associate Professor: 6+ years experience in higher education, excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, evidence of sustained scholarly activity including publications and presentations, and a record of service to the institution and profession.
• Full Professor: earned tenure at another institution, 12+ years experience in higher education, excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, evidence of sustained scholarly activity including publications and presentations, and a record of service to the institution and profession.

Responsibilities

• Teaching graduate (e.g., intellectual assessment, psychopathology, psychotherapy practicum) and undergraduate coursework (e.g., abnormal psychology, behavior modification).
• Conduct scholarly research and publish findings.
• Advise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Guide graduate research and serve on graduate research committees (thesis and dissertation).
• Serve on program, department, college, or university committees; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching & mentorship

Scholarly research

Curriculum development

Education

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology

Job description

Assistant, Associate, or Full (Open Rank) Professor, Clinical PSY

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY

Type: Full-Time

Category: Psychology

Assistant, Associate, or Full (Open Rank) Professor, Clinical PSY

Western Kentucky University's Psychology Department (www.wku.edu/psychology/) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-eligible Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position in clinical psychology beginning August 2027. This position will primarily support the clinical psychology master's program, but the Department of Psychology also has an undergraduate major in psychology, an APA-Accredited PsyD in clinical psychology, and an education specialist program in school psychology. The Department of Psychology is housed in the collaborative College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, which also has programs in teacher education, counseling, educational leadership and administration, military sciences, and more.

Responsibilities for the position include teaching graduate (e.g., intellectual assessment, psychopathology, psychotherapy practicum) and undergraduate coursework (e.g., abnormal psychology, behavior modification); conducting scholarly research and publishing; advising graduate and undergraduate students; and guiding graduate research as well as serving on graduate research committees (i.e., thesis and dissertation committees). Additional responsibilities include serving on program, department, college, or university committees, and other duties as assigned.

WKU's Department of Psychology is committed to initiatives pertaining to first generation students and promoting inclusive excellence overall, while increasing the diversity of the University community. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

Job Requirements

• All applicants must have an earned doctorate in clinical psychology or a related field by the posted start date. Candidates should be licensed or license eligible as a Licensed Psychologist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Additional requirements for each rank are below.


• Assistant Professor: Candidate is expected to demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and have an active and productive program of scholarly research.


• Associate Professor: Candidate must have 6+ years experience in higher education, demonstrate excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, evidence of sustained scholarly activity including publications and presentations, and a record of service to the institution and profession.


• Full Professor: Candidate must have earned tenure at another institution, have 12+ years experience in higher education, demonstrate excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, evidence of sustained scholarly activity including publications and presentations, and a record of service to the institution and profession.

Additional Information

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at 270-745-5121 for assistance. To report concerns related to WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy, No. 0.2040 and/or WKU's Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy, No. 0.2070, please complete the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Reporting Form. Additional information regarding Title IX, including contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and reporting options, is available on WKU's Title IX website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: https://www.wku.edu/academics/

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