Job Description:
The Department of Psychological Sciences within the Ogden College of Science and Engineering at Western Kentucky University seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology. Candidates will be expected to 1) teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of clinical psychological science, 2) establish an active research program in the area of clinical science, broadly defined, 3) actively seek external funding, 4) involve undergraduate and graduate students in research, and 5) participate in service at the department, college, and university level. Area of specialty is open, but we are especially interested in applicants with Health Psychology or Behavioral Medicine experience and focus.
The Department of Psychological Sciences offers a B.S. and minor in Psychological Science, a minor in Neuroscience, and M.S. programs in both Psychological Science and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. This growing department serves approximately 150 undergraduate majors and 40 graduate students. The ideal candidate will contribute to the Clinical Psychological Science concentration area in the M.S. program, which is focused on increasing the research experience and clinical science knowledge of students interested in further doctoral study.
Employment begins in August 2017.
Requirements:
A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program should be earned by time of appointment.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in research, teaching, and service.
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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices 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.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services at (270) 745 - 5121, a minimum of five working days in advance.
Application Instructions:
The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system. The review process will begin October 15, 2016, and continue until the position is filled.
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Research Interests
Statement of Teaching Philosophy/Experience
Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be requested upon interview notification)
Up to three reprints of recent publications
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.
Please click here to apply for the position.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Amy Brausch, Search Committee Chair at amy.brausch@wku.edu.