Assistant Professor (Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology)

Washburn University•Topeka, KS

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Washburn University's Department of Psychology invites applications for an assistant professor position to begin August 2027. This is a full-time 9-month, tenure track position. A completed doctorate is necessary for tenure-track appointment. Each selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners. The Psychology department is a collegial and collaborative one and consists of faculty from various areas in psychology. All faculty teach and advise our undergraduate and graduate students. Clinical faculty also supervise therapist trainees in the department’s Psychological Services Clinic. Washburn provides support for faculty, undergraduate, and graduate students to present collaborative research at regional and/or national conferences each year.

Requirements

Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology; ABD applicants will be considered, with completion of the Ph.D. by August 1, 2028.
Licensed or license-eligible in Kansas as a psychologist.
Graduate training or experience is appropriate to teach clinical or counseling psychology courses at the graduate/undergraduate level.
Demonstrated dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
Official educational transcripts required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from APA accredited program.
Experience mentoring student research.
A research program relevant to clinical psychology.
Experience doing clinical supervision.
Graduate training or experience appropriate to teach Adult or Child Assessment or Adult or Child Therapy at the graduate level.

Responsibilities

Fulfill teaching expectations associated with tenure-track appointment. Teach 12-hours per semester (in-person and online, according to departmental needs) or equivalent full workload as outlined in the faculty handbook.
Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate classes and seminars as assigned and as dependent upon department needs, which may include Adult or Child Assessment, Adult or Child Assessment Practicum, Adult or Child Treatment, Adult or Child Treatment Practicum, Introductory Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Personality, Ethics as assigned by the Department Chairperson.
Supervise undergraduate and master’s student research.
Have an active research program that can involve students.
Advise students and engage in service activities in the department and to the university, the profession, and/or the community.
Become licensed as a psychologist in Kansas before tenure and maintain licensure thereafter.
Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.