"Asst Prof, Psych-Clinic/Coun"

Asst Prof, Psych-Clinic/Coun

Department: AIK Psychology
Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.

About University of South Carolina: From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary: Assistant Professor of Psychology, Clinical/Counseling (Tenure-Track). The Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) 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.

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.

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.

Required Education and Experience: Requirement: 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.