"Assistant Professor, Clinical/Counseling Psychology"

Job Details

Position Information

Posting Number 20250004FAC

Job Title Assistant Professor, Clinical/Counseling Psychology

Number of Vacancies 2

About Murray State 

Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits 

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information 

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Type of Employment Regular Full-Time

If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week 

Work Location Murray, KY

Employment Term Academic Year

Position Type Faculty (Tenure-Track)

Department Psychology

Anticipated Start Date August 2025

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Teach undergraduate and master’s level courses across the curriculum like abnormal psychology, general psychology, graduate psychopathology, and courses in the faculty member’s area of specialization; serve as a clinical practicum instructor, supervising adult and child therapy and assessment cases in a community-serving, sliding-fee-scale clinic based in the department; establish an active research program; direct undergraduate research and graduate theses; engage in service activities at the department, college, and university levels.

Minimum Education Requirements 

A doctoral degree in either Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology and licensure as a psychologist in Kentucky (or eligibility for licensure within one year). ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements 

Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in teaching, the ability to establish an active research program, and the interest and ability to involve undergraduate and master’s level graduate students in their research as well as to direct undergraduate research projects and graduate student theses.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications 

Preference will be given to those with a degree from an APA or PCSAS accredited program and to those with a cognitive-behavioral orientation.

Physical Demands 

Work Hours 

Annual Salary 

Pay Plan Faculty II

Posting Details

Posting Date 08/05/2024

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

Letter of application

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of teaching and research interests

Copies of transcripts

Diversity statement that addresses the candidate’s approach to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for success of students from a wide variety of backgrounds (please submit under “Other Document)”).

Relevant reprints

If you are ABD, please include a statement that outlines your plan for completion, which should also include the name, phone number, and email address of your committee chair along with your anticipated defense date and anticipated graduation (please submit under “Other Document 2”).

If you have a doctoral degree from a non-APA or PCSAS accredited program, please include a statement that outlines how your doctoral coursework meets the education requirements for licensure as a psychologist in Kentucky (please submit under “Other Document 3”).

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along​ with all required materials​ by October 1, 2024.​ Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Posting Specific Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Teaching and Research Philosophy

Copies of Transcripts

Relevant Reprints

Optional Documents

Other Document

Other Document 2

Other Document 3