"Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology (Tenure Track, F0524A)"

Job Details

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Job Title

Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology (Tenure Track, F0524A

Department

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Position Number

F0524A

Job Description

The Psychology department at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology. This is an annual, 10-month Tenure Track appointment The faculty member will conduct research, teach, and mentor students in psychology generally and clinical psychology specifically. This faculty member will be responsible for:

• Conducting high quality, programmatic research.
• Seeking external research funding.
• Teaching undergraduate courses to support the undergraduate psychology curriculum at ODU .
• Teaching graduate courses in the Psychology Department.
• Mentoring Ph.D. students.

Position Type

FullTime

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Type of Recruitment

General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field, by the position start date.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

They must demonstrate strong potential for developing an independent, funded research program and show accomplishments in and/or potential for quality teaching and mentoring at the graduate and undergraduate level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates who have a doctoral degree from a program accredited by APA, PCSAS, CPA, or another clinical psychology accrediting body by the position start date.
• A research program that complements and expands that of current faculty within the Department of Psychology.
• License eligible as a psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Conditions of Employment

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date

07/23/2025

Application Review Date

10/01/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/23630 and attach the following with their online application:

• A cover letter.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Interests
• Unofficial graduate transcripts.
• Contact information for 3 professional references.

Applications should be submitted by October 01, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly

No

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

Old Dominion University and the College of Sciences are committed to inclusive excellence, recognizing that diversity enhances and enriches our educational mission, employment experience, and community engagement. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion.

About the Department

ODU’s Department of Psychology is in the College of Sciences and includes 28 full-time faculty members, approximately 1,200 undergraduate majors, and 60 students in our graduate programs. The department offers a terminal Master’s degree in Psychology and a Ph.D. with concentrations in Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, and Human Factors. ODU has led the administration of the APA -accredited Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology, training doctoral students in clinical psychology for over 43 years. Now, ODU has submitted to obtain APA accreditation as an independent Ph.D. program, with a site visit anticipated in fall 2026 (https://www.odu.edu/psychology/graduate/clinicalpsycphd). Faculty research is currently funded by NIH, NSF, SAMHSA, NASA, and other entities. Areas of research collaboration among faculty in the Psychology Department include clinical science, health, diversity, and technology. For more information about the department, visit https://www.odu.edu/psychology.