"Tenure Track Faculty Position in Adult Clinical Psychology"

TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN ADULT CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY. The Department of Psychological Sciences at Case Western Reserve University is seeking applications for a tenure-track position, open rank, to begin July 1, 2026 whose scholarly focus is in the area(s) of adult clinical and caregiver well-being. Applicants who focus on the mental health of caregivers, including family members who support adults experiencing cognitive decline due to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and other diseases characterized by cognitive decline are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to indicate how their work might complement existing areas of strength in the department. A Ph.D. in Psychology is required by the time of appointment, with a requirement to acquire licensure in Ohio. The department offers a Ph.D. program in clinical psychology, in both child and adult areas, is highly competitive, and has been continually accredited since 1948.

This position is part of six new faculty lines to be added as a result of an exciting $60 million investment to help address the growing mental health crisis within and beyond Northeast Ohio. The Sara and Curt Moll Institute for Mental Health and Well-Being will combine clinical collaborations, research and community outreach to increase access to mental health care providers, catalyze breakthrough discoveries for advancing mental health, and help ensure that research-backed approaches reach the people who need them most. Additionally, the Moll Institute will serve as a hub for hosting collaboration among faculty ranging from such disciplines as psychiatry, neuroscience, medicine and nursing—while also nurturing and expanding ongoing partnerships with community agencies, organizations, and other universities from around the nation and the world. The successful applicant will have demonstrated training and experience that align with the mission of the Moll Institute as related to the mental health and well-being of adult caregivers, and a commitment to educating caregivers in the community on best practices for effective provision of care. A successful candidate must have an impressive record of scholarship consistent with rank, and the potential for or demonstrated record of high levels of external funding. Applicants who engage in clinical practice and apply a range of research methodologies and community-engaged approaches in their work will be most competitive.

Candidates should submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a research statement, 4) a teaching statement that includes evidence of effective teaching, 5) a letter describing a commitment to the goals of the Moll Institute for Mental Health and Well-Being as described above, 6) three representative publications, and 7) a list of three references. Apply to this position at: apply.interfolio.com/174446. Review of applications begins November 8, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

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