Assistant Professor - Clinical Psychology

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks two tenure-track Assistant Professors in Clinical Psychology on a nine-month basis beginning Fall 2027. The department emphasizes teaching, mentoring, and training students while maintaining an active research program balanced across 50% teaching, 40% research, and 10% service.

Applicants must have a PhD in Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited) or ABD with PhD by Aug 1, 2027, license-eligible in North Carolina, and a demonstrated commitment to

Qualifications

• PhD in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program or ABD with PhD conferred by Aug 1, 2027.
• Licensed or license-eligible in North Carolina; full licensure expected prior to tenure.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to teaching, mentoring, and training undergrad and graduate students; balanced with a research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; contribute to core clinical psychology courses.
• Maintain an independent program of research with ongoing scholarly output.
• Serve as a core faculty member in the General Clinical PhD program and participate in service and program development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Research program

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Licensed or license-eligible in NC

PhD conferred by Aug 1, 2027

Job description

Assistant Professor - Clinical Psychology

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

For questions about the position, contact the Search Chair, Sally MacKain, at [phone] or [e-mail], for questions about the application process, contact the CSE Employment Coordinator, Christy Langdon, at [phone] or [e-mail].

Position Title: Assistant Professor - Clinical Psychology

College: College of Science and Engineering - 323 College

Dept/School: Psychology - 32431

Vacancy Number: 16F-792

Position Number: 3040

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

The Department of Psychology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington ( UNCW ) invites applications for two (2) full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the area of clinical psychology beginning Fall 2027. The goal of these positions is to attract candidates with a strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and training undergraduate and graduate students, and maintaining a research program that is in balance with these ongoing duties. Successful candidates must be licensed or license-eligible and will serve as members of the Core Clinical Faculty for the Psychology Department’s APA -accredited PhD program in General Clinical Psychology.

The General Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program operates within the Department of Psychology and follows a scientist-practitioner model. We welcome clinical psychology applicants from all areas of teaching, clinical, and research interests. Expertise aligned with the program’s emphasis on adult clinical training is highly desirable. Candidates whose teaching and scholarship complements or expands the department’s strengths, in areas such as but not limited to psychopathology, health, substance use, relationships, and trauma, are especially encouraged to apply. The workload for all tenured and tenure-track faculty is 50% teaching, 40% research, and 10% service. Online teaching may be required for the position.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Doctorate: PhD in Clinical Psychology from an APA -accredited program and APA -accredited internship. Please note: ABD candidates will be considered; however, the PhD must be conferred by August 1, 2027, to be eligible for employment.
• Licensure: Licensed or license-eligible in North Carolina. Candidates are expected to obtain full licensure prior to tenure.
• Demonstrate experience and a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and training undergraduate and graduate students, and maintaining a research program that is in balance with these ongoing duties.
• Program Participation: Expressed interest in serving as a core faculty member in the General Clinical PhD program.
• Research: Prepared to establish and maintain an independent program of research.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Expertise aligned with the clinical program’s emphasis on adult clinical training.
• Teaching and scholarly interests that compliment or expand departmental strengths, including but not limited to psychopathology, health, substance use, relationships, and trauma.
• Experience teaching in-person. Note that all graduate courses are taught in person; all areas of teaching, clinical, and research specialization will be considered.
• Commitment to high-quality clinical training and experience in supervising doctoral students working with adult populations.

Required Certifications or Licensure

Applicants must be licensed or license eligible in North Carolina prior to tenure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

UNCW is a 20,000-student campus located on the scenic North Carolina coast. It is a public Carnegie R2 doctoral University institution (high research activity).

University Information

The Psychology Department has 30 full-time faculty members and serves over 950 undergraduate and over 60 graduate majors. The department operates successful Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology, Psychological Science, and Applied Behavior Analysis and a Neuroscience & Behavior Master’s program.

The General Clinical PhD program follows a scientist-practitioner model with a cognitive-behavioral clinical focus on adult populations. The program is fully APA -accredited through 2034.

The College of Science and Engineering offers a variety of programs leading to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied coastal and ocean sciences; pharmaceutical chemistry; integrative, comparative, and marine biology; and psychology degrees. The college also offers combined bachelor’s/master’s degree programs in information technology/computer science and information systems, computer science/computer science and information systems, and B.S. in mathematics/M.S. in mathematics. To implement its academic programs, the college provides instruction and research opportunities in the natural and behavioral sciences, information technology, data science, computer science, mathematics, pre-engineering, and engineering. The eight academic departments in the college provide courses of study in each of these areas, in addition to interdepartmental programs in information technology, cybersecurity, and digital arts. A 2+2 in engineering; and 3+2 programs in computer science and electrical or computer engineering; and physics and electrical engineering, are also offered in the college. Post-baccalaureate certificate programs in environmental studies, applied statistics, and geographic information science are also available.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW sits three miles from the Atlantic Ocean in Wilmington, a coastal city with a population of approximately 120,000 anchoring one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas. Our faculty live minutes from a historic downtown riverfront, and Wrightsville and Carolina Beaches with year-round surfing, paddling, and fishing at the doorstep, an expanding restaurant, music and arts scene, and direct flights to 20+ destinations. UNCW provides an outstanding environment for faculty success, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, strong institutional support for research and teaching, and a culture that values innovation, mentorship, and community engagement.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Multi-Positions

Position Type

Permanent

Job Posting Date

09/18/2026

Job Close Date

10/19/2026