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

Posting Details

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

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

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:

1. A cover letter.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement of Research Interests
5. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
6. Contact information for 3 professional references.

Applications should be submitted by November 01, 2025, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled. Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Kristin Heron, Chair of the Clinical Health Psychology Assistant Professor Search Committee, via e-mail at kheron@odu.edu.

Telework Friendly
No

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.