Assistant Professor of Psychology

Flux Society; Stillwater (OK); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University, Department of Psychology, is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology with a start date in August 2026. A specialization in Clinical Child or Pediatric Psychology is welcomed to strengthen the Clinical Program through research and teaching.

The successful candidate will develop a productive research program, mentor doctoral and undergraduate students, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses.

Qualifications

• PhD in Clinical Psychology from an APA- or PCSAS-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA-approved clinical psychology internship or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for mentorship and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an active program of research leading to publications and grantsmanship.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses (typical load: two courses per semester).
• Provide training and mentorship to doctoral and undergraduate students.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Mentorship and collaboration

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology (APA/PCSAS)

Job description

Lab Name: Department of Psychology
Supervisor Name: Oklahoma State University
Position Title:Assistant Professor of Psychology

Description:

The Department of Psychology at Oklahoma State University seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology with a start date of August 2026. We welcome applications from candidates with a specialization in Clinical Child or Pediatric Psychology to contribute to the Clinical Program through high-quality research and teaching.

Responsibilities

Candidates should be strongly committed to excellence in both scholarly research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a competitive and productive program of high-quality research, leading to scholarly productivity in the form of professional publications, presentations, and grantsmanship. The candidate also will provide research training and mentorship for doctoral and undergraduate students and teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The typical teaching load is two courses per semester; clinical supervision counts in this load, when assigned. Responsibilities will also include participation in our APA- and PCSAS-accredited PhD program in Clinical Psychology as well as service to the department, college, and university.

Required qualifications

• PhD in Clinical Psychology from an APA- or PCSAS-accredited clinical psychology program
• Completion of an APA-approved (or equivalent) clinical psychology internship
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with students and colleagues

Preferred qualifications

• Evidence of high-quality research with a trajectory of building a national profile
• Evidence of successful college or university-level teaching and mentorship