Assistant Professor of Psychology

Lab Name
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Department of Psychology
Supervisor Name
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Oklahoma State University
Position Title:Assistant Professor of Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Oklahoma State University seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology with a start date of August 2026. We welcome applications from candidates with a specialization in Clinical Child or Pediatric Psychology to contribute to the Clinical Program through high-quality research and teaching.

Candidates should be strongly committed to excellence in both scholarly research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a competitive and productive program of high-quality research, leading to scholarly productivity in the form of professional publications, presentations, and grantsmanship. The candidate also will provide research training and mentorship for doctoral and undergraduate students and teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

The typical teaching load is two courses per semester; clinical supervision counts in this load, when assigned. Responsibilities will also include participation in our APA- and PCSAS-accredited PhD program in Clinical Psychology as well as service to the department, college, and university.

• PhD in Clinical Psychology from an APA- or PCSAS-accredited clinical psychology program
• Completion of an APA-approved (or equivalent) clinical psychology internship
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with students and colleagues

• Evidence of high-quality research with a trajectory of building a national profile
• Evidence of successful college or university-level teaching and mentorship