Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

EMPLOYER: Appalachian State University

LOCATION: Boone, North Carolina, USA

TYPE: Full-Time, Tenure-Track (9-month)

START DATE: August 1, 2027

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled (Review begins September 1, 2026)

SALARY: Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience

VISA SPONSORSHIP: Available

REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD or PsyD from APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology
- ABD candidates considered (degree expected by start date)
- Licensed or license-eligible as Psychologist, Health Service Provider in North Carolina
- Evidence of success or potential for research, publications, and external funding

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Clinical and/or research experience relevant to children and adolescents or rural communities
- Interest in teaching cognitive assessment
- Completion of APA/CPA-accredited internship
- Clinical supervision experience
- Teaching experience at undergraduate or graduate level

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (typical load: 3 courses per semester)
- Maintain productive research program with peer-reviewed publications
- Supervise student research including dissertations
- Seek external funding
- Provide professional service to program, department, university, and community

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
43 full-time faculty, 1,400+ undergraduate majors, 90 graduate students. Four graduate programs: Psychological Science MA, I-O Psychology MA, School Psychology MA/SSP, and Clinical Psychology PsyD. PsyD program embraces scholar-practitioner philosophy with small cohort, mentor match model. APA accredited on contingency (full accreditation application 2026). New junior faculty receive limited service requirements, minimized course preps, reduced teaching load in first year, and ongoing mentoring.

CONTACT: Dr. Will Canu | canuwh@appstate.edu

APPLY: https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54269