"Assistant Clinical Professor - Clinical Psychology"

Assistant Clinical Professor - Clinical Psychology

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Psychology

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: P2280F

Job Description Summary

Position: The Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University invites applications for a non-tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning in the upcoming fall semester, August 16, 2026.

Responsibilities: Candidates will contribute to the education and training of graduate students in the clinical psychology program, including teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise that emphasize clinical training in intervention and assessment across the lifespan. Candidates are expected to provide high quality clinical supervision in treatment and psychoeducational assessment, and support the oversight of graduate students within an on-campus community facing training clinic for clinical psychology graduate students, the Auburn University Psychological Services Center (AUPSC). Candidates are expected to maintain up to date knowledge of practice and supervision within the field of clinical psychology, maintain and build specialty practicum experiences within their area of expertise, and contribute to a respectful and supportive learning and working environment. The ability to teach graduate assessment courses is strongly desired. Candidates will contribute to the oversight of daily operations within the training clinic, including supporting on-site supervision needs, policy development, and training.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a doctoral degree Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field from an APA-accredited program and be license eligible in Alabama. The successful candidate will bring a commitment to high-quality teaching and supervision, evidence-based training, and program development. Outstanding candidates who are in the final stages of dissertation writing (ABD) will be considered but must have Ph.D. by the start date or offer will be withdrawn.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application: Include a 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of clinical interests; 4) statement of teaching interests 4) graduate transcripts, and 5) contact information for 3 professional references. The statement of clinical and teaching interests should describe the skills and experiences that have prepared you to train graduate students and work with clients from a wide variety of backgrounds. Applications should be submitted electronically through Auburn University's online portal at: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/57252

Auburn University's clinical program adheres to a scientist-practitioner training model and offers state-of-the-art resources for clinical research, including excellent graduate students, ample laboratory space, access to the Auburn University MRI Research Center, the Auburn University Psychological Services Center, and other facilities. The clinical program has been APA-accredited since 1981, and in 2019 we were awarded the maximum accreditation period of 10 years. We have 11 primary faculty and two affiliated faculty with areas of expertise across the lifespan that include internalizing disorders, externalizing disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, eating disorders, trauma, suicide, and substance use disorders. Primary and affiliated faculty for the clinical program can be found on our program website https://cla.auburn.edu/psychological-sciences/clinical/people/.

Review of applications will begin January 30, 2026 and will continue until a candidate is selected. For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Nadia Bhuiyan at bhuiynn@auburn.edu. The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. Please see http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/ for more details.

Salary Range: $85,000-$93,000

Open Until Filled Yes

References required for this position? Yes

If yes, minimum number requested 3