"Clinical Assistant Professor in MS Addiction Program"

Job Details

The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor within the department’s Master’s program in Addiction Psychology (MS AP). The MS in addiction psychology program pairs state-of-the-art research from internationally-recognized experts in addictions with clinical expertise from licensed psychologists and licensed addiction counselors with decades of experience providing addiction treatment. This program prepares students to pursue state licensure and become addiction counselors. Learn more about the Department of Psychology by viewing https://psychology.asu.edu/

The successful candidate will be expected to: teach courses within the MS AP’s curriculum; assist with the addiction practicum, either by providing supervision within our training clinic or coordinating with external placements; and participate in service to the department, university, and profession as appropriate. The Clinical Assistant Professor position includes the potential for promotion within the Clinical Professor rank. In alignment with the ASU Charter, the department is committed to meeting the needs of our students and engaging with the communities we serve.

This full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure eligible appointment is renewable on a fiscal year basis contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the unit. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu.

About Arizona State University

ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

Essential Functions

• Teach courses within the MS AP’s curriculum
• Assist with the addiction practicum, either by providing supervision within our training clinic or coordinating with external placements
• Participate in service to the department, university, and profession as appropriate

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in clinical psychology or closely related field from an accredited university at the time of hire
• State-licensed psychologist or license-eligible OR state-licensed independent addiction counselor or license-eligible
• Evidence of experience supervising psychology and/or addiction service providers
• Evidence of effective teaching in a university setting

Desired Qualifications:

• On-campus and online teaching experience
• Hold or be eligible for one of the following: state-licensed independent substance abuse counselor, OR Master Addiction Counselor credential through NAADAC, OR board certification through ABPP in Addiction Psychology
• Two years of supervisory and service provision experience across varied backgrounds and cultures
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 12/5/2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Formal applications must be accomplished through submission of the following materials via interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/177064

1. A cover letter which describes your interest in the position and how prior knowledge and experience meet the minimum and desired qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Evidence of teaching experience
4. Name and contact information of three references

Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Inquiries concerning the search should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Matt Meier, at matt.meier@asu.edu. Be sure to include “Clinical Assistant Professor Search” in the subject line when sending emails.