Pedagogical Assistant/Associate/Professor, Psychology

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

Job summary

A leading university is seeking applications for a tenure-track position in Clinical Psychology. The role requires instructing clinical psychology courses, providing guidance to graduate students, and managing academic responsibilities. Successful candidates will possess a doctorate in the field and be licensed or eligible to practice in Kentucky. This role offers the chance to shape future psychologists in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellness and health benefits

Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Tuition discount for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• Experience in teaching clinical psychology courses essential.
• Licensed or license eligible in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Teach clinical psychology courses (4 per semester), advise graduate students.
• Provide clinical expertise to dissertation and thesis projects.
• Serve on committees and assist with practicum placements.

Skills

Clinical Psychology

Teaching

Advising

Education

PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Job description

Pedagogical Assistant/Associate/Professor, Psychology

Category: Faculty

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Department: Psychology

Locations: Bowling Green, KY

Posted: Jun 4, 2025

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time

Ref.No.: 995197

PositionID: 188769

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About Western Kentucky University:

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority, 1% international) and nearly 2,508 faculty and staff employees*.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about .

Job Description:

The Western Kentucky University Psychology Department (www.wku.edu/psychology/) is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-track pedagogical (teaching) position in Clinical Psychology. This position will support the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Applied Psychology: Clinical Concentration program. Applications will be considered at all ranks. The position seeks a candidate who is able to teach a range of clinical psychology courses in basic and advanced psychotherapy skills and/or psychological assessment. This position does not require research responsibilities.

Responsibilities for the position include teaching clinical psychology courses (4 total courses per semester), advising graduate students, providing clinical expertise to dissertation and thesis projects, and possibly assisting with practicum and internship placements and supervision. Additional responsibilities include serving on program, department, college and university committees, and other duties as assigned.

In addition to the Psy.D. program, the Department of Psychology has an undergraduate major in psychology, a Master's program in clinical psychology, and a NASP-approved Specialist in Education program in school psychology. WKU's Department of Psychology is committed to initiatives pertaining to first generation students and promoting inclusive excellence overall.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess an earned doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from a regionally accredited institution;
• Candidate must have completed an internship in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Candidate must be licensed or license eligible in Kentucky
• Candidate must demonstrate basic competency to teach courses in the MA and PsyD in Clinical Psychology program

*Note: To be eligible for clinical incentive pay, the candidate must be licensed in Kentucky and have designation as a Health Service Psychologist (HSP).

Associate Professor

• Candidate must possess an earned doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from a regionally accredited educational institution;
• Candidate must have completed an internship in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Candidate must be already licensed in another state, licensed or license eligible in Kentucky, and have designation as a Health Service Psychologist (HSP).
• Candidate must have 5+ years of practicing as a licensed psychologist
• Candidate must have prior experience supervising psychology trainees or unlicensed psychologists
• Candidate must have 5+ years in rank of Assistant Professor at another institution
• Candidate must demonstrate a strength in teaching as evidenced by teaching evaluations

Full Professor

• Candidate must possess an earned doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from a regionally accredited educational institution;
• Candidate must have completed an internship in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Candidate must be already licensed in another state, licensed or license eligible in Kentucky, and have designation as a Health Service Psychologist (HSP).
• Candidate must have 10+ years of practicing as a licensed psychologist
• Candidate must have prior experience supervising psychology trainees or unlicensed psychologists
• Candidate must have 10+ years in rank of Associate Professor at another institution
• Candidate must demonstrate a strength in teaching as evidenced by teaching evaluations

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, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by July 15, 2025, although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled:

• Letter of Intent
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters will be requested by the Search Committee through an online process at a later date.

You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process. Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Robert Welsh, search committee chair, at [e-mail]