Clinical Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology
Arizona State University
Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor within the department’s Master’s program in Clinical Psychology (MSCP). The MSCP is an online program that integrates psychological science and practice to provide students with rigorous, research-based clinical training. This program prepares students to pursue state licensure and to provide masters-level mental health services as practitioners of psychology. Learn more about the Department of Psychology by viewing https://psychology.asu.edu/
The successful candidate will be expected to: coordinate practicum for MSCP students–including site review and approval, supervision verification, student progress monitoring, and compliance documentation; ensure practicum experiences are developmentally appropriate, clinically rigorous, and compliant with American Psychological Association accreditation standards; serve as the primary point of contact for all practicum-related activities; ensure timely intervention when issues arise in training environments; teach the practicum course; provide supervision for local students in the Clinical Psychology Center; and participate in service to the department, university, and profession as appropriate. The Clinical Assistant Professor position includes the potential for promotion within the Clinical Professor rank. The College values our cultural and intellectual variety and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
This full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure eligible appointment is renewable on a fiscal year basis contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the unit. Anticipated start date is January 1, 2027.
About The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu.
About Arizona State University
ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate practicum for MSCP students–including site review and approval, supervision verification, student progress monitoring, and compliance documentation
- Ensure practicum experiences are developmentally appropriate, clinically rigorous, and compliant with American Psychological Association accreditation standards
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all practicum-related activities
- Ensure timely intervention when issues arise in training environment
- Teach the MSCP practicum course
- Provide supervision for local students in the Clinical Psychology Center
- Participate in service to the department, university, and profession as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate in clinical psychology from an accredited university at the time of hire
- State-licensed psychologist or license-eligible
- Evidence of experience coordinating clinical training
- Evidence of experience supervising psychology providers
- Evidence of effective teaching experience
Desired Qualifications:
- On-campus and online teaching experience
- Two years of supervisory and service provision experience across clientele with varied backgrounds
- Evidence of experience coordinating training with academic university and health provider stakeholders
- Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter
Application Instructions:
The application deadline is August 20, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Formal applications must be accomplished through submission of the following materials via interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/189797
- A cover letter which describes your interest in the position and how prior knowledge and experience meet the minimum and desired qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for at least three professional references. References will be contacted for position finalists.
Inquiries concerning the search should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Danielle Pandika, at dpandika@asu.edu. Be sure to include “Clinical Assistant Professor Search” in the subject line when sending emails.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU’s full nondiscrimination statement (ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.
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