Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology

The Department of Psychological Science at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology beginning August 2026. Candidates should be strongly committed to teaching at the undergraduate level, engaging undergraduates in research, and applying rigorous scientific principles to clinical or counseling psychology. The department offers a collegial work environment that values both teaching and scholarship. Departmental scholarly interests span clinical, developmental, health, social, cognitive, and I-O psychology, along with neuroscience and psychopharmacology. More information about the department can be found on our website https://www.nku.edu/academics/artsci/about/departments/psychology/about.html.

Northern Kentucky University ( NKU) is a public, comprehensive university of 15,000+ students supported by more than 2,000 faculty and staff. Located on a vibrant suburban campus in Highland Heights-just seven miles southeast of downtown Cincinnati-we deliver innovative, learnercentered education and conduct impactful scholarship that prepares students for rewarding careers while strengthening the region's social and economic vitality. NKU's vision is that we will be nationally recognized for being a student-ready, regionally engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. Our core values place emphasis on our culture of excellence, creativity, innovation, and collegiality. Our strategic framework emphasizes (1) expanding and enhancing student access, success, and career readiness, (2) creating a supportive and sustainable work environment to attract and retain talent, and (3) advancing economic, social, and civic vitality in our community and region. The University provides equal opportunities in educational services and employment according to the law.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate in-person classes, as well as courses offered for our online BA program. In-person and online courses will include Abnormal Psychology and a specialty course aligned with the candidate's expertise. Teaching expectations may also include Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods and Lab, and Psychological Tests and Measures. The successful candidate will also maintain an active, peer-reviewed research agenda consistent with the department's emphasis on scientific rigor.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement including a plan for incorporating undergraduate students, up to three reprints/preprints, and names and email addresses of three references. Candidates with teaching experience should also submit evidence of teaching proficiency (e.g., teaching evaluations, example syllabi, etc.). The cover letter and teaching statement should show, as a faculty member at NKU, how the candidate will contribute to our core values and our strategic framework, especially in how the candidate will contribute to student success and belonging. Application materials should be submitted electronically to https://jobs.nku.edu/. Once an application has been processed, a secure link will be sent to the three reference providers so that letters of recommendation can be uploaded to the same website.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Kim Breitenbecher (breitenbeche@nku.edu, 859-572-5519).