School of Professional Psychology tenure-track faculty Assistant or Associate Prof

The School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) at Spalding University seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank to join our clinical MA program. Our MA program, which we launched in the fall of 2025, replicates the first two foundational years of the doctoral program for students who want to practice at the master’s level.

(Our doctoral program has been fully accredited since 1989 and has a strong national reputation.) Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or educational psychology, with a preference for licensure or licensure eligibility in KY. Outstanding postdoctoral candidates may be considered as long as the EPPP (national licensing exam) has been passed at the doctoral level.

We are seeking candidates who possess strong knowledge and skill in multiple training areas. We are especially seeking candidates who are able to teach one of the following: statistics and research methods, cognitive and affective bases of behavior, biological bases of behavior, and/or cognitive assessment. Successful candidates will contribute to our highly collaborative environment, be passionate about training the next generation of psychological practitioners and be expected to achieve a strong balance across the three domains of teaching, scholarship, and service.

First, they will be strong educators who utilize best practices in teaching and enjoy student mentoring. Second, they will be thoughtful scholars with either a record of presenting and/or publishing in their chosen research interest areas or demonstrated promise to do so. Third, they will possess strong interpersonal skills and a cooperative spirit to work collegially with others on university and departmental service committees.

The position offers scheduling flexibility (other than class times) and faculty members are encouraged to use up to eight hours per week in research, consultation, direct service (e.g. private practice) and/or supervision. Opportunities are available to engage in direct service as part of our Faculty Practice Plan, where faculty are able to see their own private practice clients in the Center for Behavioral Health ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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• Teach primarily graduate courses in the School of Professional Psychology (an occasional undergraduate course might also be a possibility)
• Develop or continue a scholarship interest area (and create opportunities to mentor graduate students in their own scholarship)
• Contribute service to the department and university (e.g., active participation on committees)
• Attend faculty and departmental meetings and events
• Assist with recruitment, retention, and evaluation of students

• Must hold a doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or educational psychology from an APA accredited program
• license eligible or licensed as a psychologist in Kentucky with designation for supervision or working toward it (i.e., HSP designation) preferred but not required
• Teaching and/or supervision experience at the graduate level preferred but not required
• Established research interests strongly preferred
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Must have strong communication skills in oral and written forms

• Must have an appreciation and respect for the intersecting identities of students and colleagues
• Will have regular or daily contact with administration, faculty, staff, and students and a spirit of cooperation and collegiality is expected
• Individual and group faculty mentoring available for the first year of employment

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403b/Roth retirement plan, generous Paid Time Off program, Parental Leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance and long-term disability, paid time for volunteering, and more.

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