Assistant Professor - Clinical/Counseling Psychology
About The Position
The Department of Psychology at Utah State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical or Counseling Health Psychology with a strong background in Clinical Neuroscience. The successful candidate will join our APA-accredited Combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology Ph.D. specialization and contribute to our new undergraduate Behavioral Neuroscience major. We are particularly interested in scholars investigating the neural mechanisms and correlates of clinical and health conditions, as well as interventions designed to improve health and functioning. Relevant areas may include, but are not limited to, chronic health conditions, developmental neuroscience, aging and neurodegenerative disease, neuropsychiatric conditions, neurorehabilitation, neuropsychology, and related areas. We welcome a broad range of methodological approaches across clinical, health, and affective neuroscience, including work with brain stimulation methods, neuroimaging, neurofeedback, and basic research with animal models. We encourage applications from candidates whose work complements existing strengths across Psychology and the broader college. This is a tenure-track, nine-month academic year position anticipated to begin in August 2027. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or Combined Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program or international equivalent by the start date
- Strong record of research productivity relevant to clinical/health neuroscience
- Evidence of potential for an externally funded program of research
- Ability to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship
Nice To Haves
- Research expertise that complements or extends existing strengths in Psychology and the broader college and contributes to academic programming in health psychology
- Potential for interdisciplinary collaboration in areas such as lifespan neuroscience, health and aging, intervention science, or health technology
- Demonstrated potential to engage undergraduate and graduate students in research, professional, clinical, community-engaged, or other experiential opportunities that support their academic and career development
- Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in Utah
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a nationally visible, externally funded program of research
- Publish and disseminate high-quality scholarship
- Mentor doctoral students in the Combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology specialization
- Contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction, including the Behavioral Neuroscience curriculum
- Participate in department, program, university, and professional service
Benefits
- Excellent benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
