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Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, PsyD Program (2907, 2908)
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A Psychology Professor teaches foundational psychological ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, psychology professors will perform therapeutic services.
$88,114 / year median in Idaho
+20% projected growth
Job Description
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October 1, 2026 Institution Information Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community! Job Description We are seeking to fill two 9-month assistant professor faculty positions within the new PsyD program, beginning in Fall 2027. Housed within the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences, ISU's Department of Psychology offers a BS and a BA in psychology, a minor in Applied Behavior Analysis, a PhD in Psychological Science, an APA-accredited PhD in Clinical Psychology (scientist-practitioner model), and a new PsyD in Clinical Psychology (located on the ISU Meridian campus). Applicants must have received their degree from an accredited clinical psychology (or closely related discipline) doctoral program and be license-eligible in the State of Idaho. As core members of the department's PsyD Clinical Training Committee, these faculty members will teach graduate classes, provide clinical supervision, perform service activities, and mentor students in the program. Competitive applicants will have a commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and clinical supervision of graduate students. Clinical expertise with an integrated behavioral health and/or telehealth focus is welcome. These positions can be filled as tenure-track or not tenure-track positions, based on applicant interests. If they are tenure-track, a research component to the workload will be included; if not tenure-track, then a larger teaching component will be included. These positions are not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered. Key Responsibilities These faculty members will serve as core faculty for the PsyD program, teach graduate courses, provide clinical supervision, and mentor graduate students in the program. Research components to the workload will depend on if a tenure-track position is desired.- Tenure track: it is expected that the faculty member will teach one traditional graduate course per semester (Fall & Spring), with the remaining portions of the workload being dedicated to research, clinical supervision, student mentorship/advising, and other professional service (each equivalent in workload to one course per semester).
- Not tenure track: it is expected that the faculty member will teach two traditional graduate courses per semester (Fall & Spring), with the remaining portions of the workload being dedicated to clinical supervision, student mentorship/advising, and other professional service (each equivalent in workload to one course per semester). Minimum Qualifications
- PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or a doctorate in a closely related discipline (e.g., Doctor of Behavioral Health, PhD in Counseling Psychology) from an accredited program
- License-eligible in the State of Idaho Preferred Qualifications
- Commitment to excellence and experience in teaching and mentoring
- Integrated behavioral health and/or telehealth experience/expertise
- For one of the two positions, there is a preference for someone who can teach and supervise graduate students in assessment Additional Information 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 to psych@isu.