Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychology

Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Health savings accounts

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

Xavier University’s School of Psychology invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor to support the Psy.D. program and undergraduate psychology major. The position begins Fall 2027, with teaching expectations of 24 credit hours per year and potential for mentoring research.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in clinical psychology, be licensed or license-eligible in Ohio, and be prepared to contribute to an active, research-minded

Qualifications

• Experience teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Ability to supervise clinical training in Psy.D. program.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours annually for Clinical Assistant Professor.
• Engage in service and department duties.
• Possibly engage in mentored research and scholarly activity.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical supervision

Curriculum development

Mentoring researchers

Education

Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.)

Job description

Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychology

The School of Psychology at Xavier University invites applications for one full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank, beginning Fall 2027. The position will support our APA‑accredited clinical psychology doctoral (Psy.D.) program and our undergraduate psychology major. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Psy.D. program has a strong record of success, including 10-year accreditation status with APA. The program draws highly competitive applicants from across the country and admits cohorts of approximately 18 students each year. Students receive generalist, practitioner‑scientist training, along with specialized coursework in one or more focus areas: Child and Adolescent, Individuals with Severe and Chronic Problems & Psychopathology (ISCPP), and Healthcare Psychology (HCP). Over the past five years, 94 % of our students have matched to an APA‑accredited internship site and 98 % of our graduates are licensed psychologists.

We also have a thriving undergraduate major (170-200 students) and minor (70-75 students) in psychology. Undergraduate psychology majors all participate in at least one research project, with students presenting annually at regional conferences. The School of Psychology offers an honors thesis option for our majors, and recently implemented our first specialization (industrial-organizational psychology). Equipping students with the empirical and critical thinking skills needed to effectively serve others is central to our undergraduate focus. Faculty teach in both the undergraduate and graduate programs.

The teaching expectation is 24 credit hours annually for the clinical assistant professor faculty position, which may include clinical supervision in the Psy.D. program. The faculty member is expected to engage in service as well as additional departmental duties, and could engage in mentored research if so desired. Xavier University’s Faculty Handbook includes a progression for non-tenure-track faculty that parallels the ranks for tenure-track faculty (i.e., Clinical Assistant Professor to Clinical Associate Professor), with contract renewal contingent on performance in teaching and service. It is our hope and expectation that all colleagues will experience long and fulfilling careers at Xavier University.

Candidates should have earned a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA‑accredited clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or related program, and must also be licensed or license‑eligible in the state of Ohio (expectation of Ohio license within one year of hire). We invite individuals of various theoretical orientations and areas of clinical expertise to apply, and are especially interested in candidates with any of the following:

• Expertise in development, children, and/or adolescents;
• Capable of teaching and supervising cognitive assessment;
• Training in clinical neuropsychology, particularly as related to the prior two needs.

The School of Psychology is part of the College of Health and Human Sciences. CHHS is a leader in experiential learning: 100% of our undergraduate and graduate programs require hands‑on learning through field placements, internships, research experiences, and clinical opportunities. In the College of Health and Human Sciences, our commitment to exceptional teaching and mentoring drives us. We focus on scholarship and service in a variety of fields that make a direct and meaningful impact on others. We intentionally strive to create a learning experience that supports all students, incorporates a broad range of perspectives, and fosters an environment of belonging. In alignment with Xavier’s Jesuit Catholic Mission and Statement of Purpose to“form students who change the world for the better,” we are united across our diverse areas by the shared mission of changing human lives for the better.

Many of our College programs, including the School of Psychology, are part of Xavier Health, the University’s integrated health initiative connecting a broad portfolio of programs and creating opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. Xavier Health offers more than 15 undergraduate and 12 graduate pathways, more than 500 community partnership sites, and connections across disciplines that contribute to health and human well‑being. Xavier Health prepares servant leaders through real-world experiences and Jesuit Catholic formation that puts the whole person at the center of care.

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. Guided by our mission and values, we welcome and support members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We unreservedly commit to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek out multiple perspectives, and create a campus where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Our campus is located in the vibrant and thriving city of Cincinnati, which has an array of neighborhoods and activities to suit many interests.

Review of candidates will begin on October 19, 2026 with anticipated on-campus interviews in early December. Applications will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion. For questions about the positions, please contact the School of Psychology Search Committee Chair, Morrie Mullins, [e-mail].

Benefits applies only to full-time positions:

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class:

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long‑term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.