The Western Kentucky University Psychology Department (www.wku.edu/psychology/) is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-eligible position in Clinical Psychology. This position will support the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Applied Psychology program. The area of research focus is open, with a preference for the ability to teach courses within the program curriculum, particularly those related to psychological intervention, supervision, and assessment.

Responsibilities for the position include:

• Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses (3 total courses per semester),
• Conducting and publishing scholarly research,
• Advising undergraduate and graduate students,
• Guiding dissertation and thesis research as well as serving on dissertation and thesis committees,
• Assisting with practicum and internship placements and supervision, 
• Serving on program, department, college and university committees, and
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the Psy.D. program, the Department of Psychology has an undergraduate major in psychology, a Master's program in clinical psychology, and a NASP-approved Specialist in Education program in school psychology. WKU's Department of Psychology is committed to initiatives pertaining to first generation students and promoting inclusive excellence overall, while increasing the diversity of the University community. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology by the August 2025 starting date. Candidates must be licensed providers or license-eligible and are expected to obtain licensure from the Kentucky Board of Psychology at the Health Service Provider level. Applicants must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and to maintain an active program of scholarly research.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

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