"Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology (School, Clinical, or Developmental) - 001180"

Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology (School, Clinical, or Developmental) - 001180

Western Carolina University

Department: Psychology

About WCU: Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including rankings in 2024, 2023, and 2022 as noted. Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance.

Position Summary: The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus. The Psychology Department at Western Carolina University (WCU) invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, with a projected start date of August 2026. The typical teaching load is 3-3 (Fall/Spring), consisting of both undergraduate and graduate courses with a specific emphasis on courses within the Specialist in School Psychology (SSP) graduate program. Potential courses to be taught include professional issues, psychoeducational assessments, academic interventions, consultation, mental behavioral health, counseling, and pre-school assessment/intervention. In addition, depending on departmental needs, undergraduate teaching opportunities could include child and adolescent psychopathology, child development, and behavioral interventions. Supervision of practicum students is also available through our department’s state-of-the-art, public-facing McKee Assessment and Psychological Services Clinic. The McKee Clinic is dedicated to providing advanced assessment training for our graduate students (MA Clinical, SSP, PsyD combined clinical/school) through affordable comprehensive services to individuals, families, and schools in our community. This supervision would be part of the teaching load. In addition, leadership and service opportunities are available within the SSP program and the department. School and community involvement is seen as an essential part of this position. As a teacher scholar, the successful faculty member is also expected to maintain a program of meaningful disciplinary research that is engaging to both undergraduate and graduate students. Ample opportunity is available for interdisciplinary research collaborations.

The eligible candidate needs to have earned a doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in school psychology, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, or closely related field from an accredited program. Eligibility for NCSP certification and being licensed or license eligible as a school psychologist in North Carolina is particularly desirable. The department of psychology is one of three departments located in the College of Education and Allied Professions (CEAP). CEAP is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and we are dedicated to creating an equitable and inclusive environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:

Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology or closely related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the practice of school psychology or clinical child psychology, including comprehensive psychological assessment.

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered, applicants must apply online. Completed applications will include a cover letter, a CV, a research statement, a teaching statement, unofficial transcripts from all graduate programs attended, a list of three professional references, and optional materials. Questions about the submission should be directed to Dr. Kia Asberg at kasberg@wcu.edu. To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/31452