What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Psychology Faculty - Open Rank position at West Virginia University?
Open Rank Tenured/Tenure-Stream Faculty Member - Clinical Psychology
Department of Psychology
West Virginia University
Job No. 26151
The Department of Psychology in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University invites applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position in Clinical Psychology starting August 16, 2025. The successful candidate will contribute to our APA-accredited PhD program in Clinical Psychology by conducting research supported by external grants, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and mentoring student research and clinical work. Administrative leadership opportunities are available for senior candidates.
The successful applicant must meet the following criteria.
1. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field (such as Counseling Psychology or School Psychology) from an APA - or PCSAS - accredited doctoral program and internship.
2. Licensure or license eligibility as a psychologist in the state of West Virginia by the start date.
3. An active research program that complements that of the current faculty, including a record of consistent publication of empirical work in respected journals for Associate or Full Professor candidates.
4. A track record (for Associate or Full) or potential for (for Assistant) securing significant external funding.
5. A track record (for Associate or Full) or potential for (for Assistant) of excellent classroom instruction.
6. Ability to provide high-quality mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students in research.
7. Ability to provide high-quality mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students' clinical work.
8. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
9. Excellent undergraduate and graduate teaching skills.
10. For Associate or Full Professor candidates, training in or experience with leadership or substantial departmental service.
The teaching load is four courses per academic year (2-2) with course equivalencies for obtaining and/or managing external grants or for significant leadership expectations. The successful candidate will be expected to teach classes that complement the Psychology Department’s current offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Department of Psychology has 26 full-time faculty, 66 graduate students, and 720 undergraduate majors and 575 undergraduate minors. Doctoral training is offered in Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited), Behavior Analysis (ABAI-accredited), Behavioral Neuroscience, and Life-Span Developmental Psychology. The Clinical Psychology doctoral program has been continuously accredited by APA since 1966. In 2020, the program was re-accredited for ten years. Additionally, there are numerous opportunities to collaborate with faculty at WVU Health Sciences Center. The Psychology Department has an award-winning doctoral-student led formal mentorship program for undergraduate students.
WVU is a R1 research land grant university located within 90 minutes of Pittsburgh, 3.5 hours from the Washington/Baltimore area, and 3 hours from Columbus or Cleveland. Morgantown has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the U.S. There are extensive recreational opportunities, excellent public schools, and a supportive University environment in which to develop a visible and productive career. The WVU Dual Career Program is available to assist candidates with suitable employment opportunities for spouses or partners.
To apply, please visit WVU Careers. Upload (a) curriculum vitae; (b) an application letter that discusses your scholarship and sponsored research plan and teaching philosophy; and (c) complete contact information for at least three references. Finalists may be required to submit additional materials. The screening process will begin March 25, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For more information, please visit our website (https://psychology.wvu.edu/) or contact search committee chair, Dr. Kevin Larkin (Kevin.Larkin@mail.wvu.edu).
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
