"Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology"

Job Description

The Department of Psychology at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Clinical Psychology Program, beginning August 16, 2026. We seek a candidate with a strong record of research, teaching, and mentoring who will contribute to the program’s aim of integrating clinical science with the advancement of general psychology and public health science.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain an active, high-quality research program capable of attracting external funding.
• Teach undergraduate courses in psychology.
• Teach graduate courses in the Clinical Psychology program, which may include clinical supervision of trainees.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including doctoral trainees in Clinical Psychology.
• Engage in service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Obtain and maintain licensure as a psychologist in Colorado and provide clinical supervision.

Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, a vibrant community of over 150,000 people that is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. Residents enjoy 300 days of sunshine per year, a lively downtown with restaurants and art galleries, extensive bike trails, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the Rocky Mountains, while being just over an hour from Denver.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited graduate program, completed by July 30, 2026.
• Completed an APA-approved or CPA-approved, or substantially-equivalently approved clinical internship, by July 30, 2026.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in research, teaching, and mentoring.
• Willingness to apply for and maintain licensure as a psychologist in Colorado.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Has an active research program in an area of psychopathology that diversifies the program's existing strengths.
• Experience in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching and mentorship.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to graduate trainees.
• Sustained record of peer-reviewed clinical science publications in high-impact journals commensurate with appointment at the assistant professor level.
• Documented potential to secure external research funding.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have made progress toward licensure in their state of residence.
• Candidates with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from a research-focused training program are preferred.
• Evidence of fostering an environment that aligns with CSU’s values and priorities as a land-grant institution, increasing access to a world-class education for all who possess the talent and desire to attain the knowledge and skills necessary to have a positive impact on the university and the communities it serves.

Application Details

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 13, 2025. Complete applications should be submitted at this site and must include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness (uploaded in the Statement of Teaching Interests category)
• Representative publications or preprints (uploaded in the Publication 1 category)
• Statement regarding current licensure or license eligibility
• Names and contact information for three referees (who will not be contacted prior to the finalist stage)

References will be contacted for applicants who advance to the finalist stage. Semifinalist application materials will be made available to the Department of Psychology faculty for review.

Application Deadline

October 13, 2025