Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology (3481)

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Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology (3481)
Pocatello - Main
NOT eligible for remote work on-campus position
Priority Date: October 1 2026

Institution Information

Idaho State University established in 1901 is aCarnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution with a culturebuilt on trust compassion stability and hope. ISU serves over 12000students in Pocatello Meridian Twin Falls and Idaho Falls. Students andfaculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovativesolutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grandnatural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of ourUniversity community!

Job Description

Job Description: Housed within the College of Humanities Education and Social Sciences ISUs Department of Psychology offers a BS and a BA in psychology a minor in Applied Behavior Analysis a PhD in Psychological Science a new PsyD in Clinical Psychology (located on the ISU Meridian campus) and the states only APA-accredited PhD in Clinical Psychology (scientist-practitioner model located on the ISU Pocatello campus). The Clinical Psychology PhD program also operates the ISU Psychology Clinic in Pocatello that serves as a clinical training and community mental health clinic. We are seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position beginning in Fall 2027 at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position will primarily contribute to the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program and the undergraduate BA/BS major curriculum. Applicants must have received their degree from an accredited clinical psychology (or closely related discipline) doctoral program by the time of appointment and be license-eligible in the State of Idaho. As a core member of the programs Clinical Training Committee this faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate classes provide clinical supervision conduct research in their area of expertise and mentor students on theses and dissertations. Competitive applicants will have strong research scholarship an intention to seek external funding and a commitment to excellence in teaching mentoring and clinical supervision of students. Research and clinical expertise complementary to the current faculty is welcome.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

This faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate classes provide clinical supervision conduct research in their area of expertise and mentor students on theses and dissertations.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or a closely related discipline from an accredited program
License-eligible in the State of Idaho (supervision of post-doc hours toward licensure can be provided)

Preferred Qualifications

Research and clinical expertise complementary to current faculty
Strong research productivity and potential
Intention to seek external funding
Commitment to excellence and experience in teaching and mentoring
Willingness/interest in teaching statistics/research methods at the undergrad and/or graduate level
Although a stronger preference for those with a PhD in Clinical Psychology is present we will fully consider applicants with a PsyD in Clinical Psychology or another closely related discipline

Applicants must submit the following to be considered for this position:
Current curriculum vitae
A cover letter summarizing research clinical and teaching interests
Graduate transcripts (unofficial is acceptable until position is confirmed)
Representative publications (up to six)
Three letters of recommendation (submitted by letter writers )

Thisposition will remain open until it is filled; however priority considerationwill be given to applications received on or beforeOctober 1 2026. Salary will be between $70000 and $75000 per yearcommensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensivehealth dental and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistanceprogram (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; andgenerous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment areconditional pending the successful completion of a background investigationprovided by HireRight.

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Posting Number: req2765
Type: Working 9 months per year
Position: Faculty Tenure Track
Division: Office Of Academic Affairs

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Required Experience:

Junior IC