"Assistant Professor of Psychology"

Assistant Professor of Psychology, Clinical/Counseling (Tenure-Track)

The Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina Aiken invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical, Clinical-Community, Counseling, or School Psychology, with an expected start date of August 16, 2026. The area of sub-specialization is open, with preference for scholars who bring a new area of research to the department. Requirement: PhD, PsyD, or EdD in psychology or related fields by the time of appointment and ultimately license eligible in South Carolina.

Candidates should be strongly committed to excellence in teaching and clinical supervision and committed to promoting a liberal arts education through undergraduate and graduate instruction. Main responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate level psychology courses; providing clinical supervision to graduate students; mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research; contributing to MPCAC accreditation and continuous improvement efforts; maintaining an active research agenda; and providing service to the university and profession. Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.

USCA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

The Psychology Department at USCA consists of ten full-time faculty members, approximately 200 undergraduate majors, and 30 graduate students. USCA offers the Bachelor of Science degree in psychology both in-person and online, minor degrees in psychology and neuroscience, and a Master of Science degree in applied clinical psychology (MPCAC accredited). To learn more about our department, visit: https://www.usca.edu/psychology.

The University of South Carolina Aiken, a public comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and master’s degrees to more than 4000 students in 60 programs of study.

Required Education and Experience: PhD, PsyD, or EdD in psychology or related fields by the time of appointment and ultimately license eligible in South Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications: Scholars who bring a new area of research to the department.