Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2024
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Position Title Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Provide Rank Assistant Professor
Position Number 087211
Department Psychology - 250800
Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD or PsyD from an APA-accredited doctoral program with a specialization in Clinical Psychology, including combined programs (e.g., Clinical/School Psychology, Clinical/Community Psychology). ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire.
  • Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist, Health Service Provider in North Carolina through the NC State Board of Examiners of Psychologists by the start of appointment.
  • Evidence of success or potential for developing significant research, quality publications, and external funding.
  • Demonstrated history or promise of teaching excellence.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
* Completion of an APA-accredited internship.
* Clinical and/or research experience relevant to child/adolescent psychology and/or rural
communities (e.g., integrated care, telehealth).
* Clinical supervision experience.
License/Certification Required
See Minimum Qualifications
Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Psychology has 37 full-time faculty members (30 tenure-track) and serves more than 1,400 undergraduate majors and 90 graduate students across four graduate programs: Experimental Psychology MA, Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management MA, School Psychology MA/SSP, and Clinical Psychology PsyD. Faculty are afforded the opportunity to teach summer courses for supplementary income and engage in external activities for up to one day per week, which many clinical faculty use for consultation or private practice endeavors. The department is dedicated to the mission and strategic plan of the university and to creating a nurturing community that welcomes, respects, and supports all constituents.
Additional information about the Department of Psychology, the University, and the surrounding area is located on the.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The typical teaching load is three courses per semester.
  • Maintain a productive program of research, including publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Supervise graduate and undergraduate student research.
  • Seek external funding (e.g., research, workforce development, outreach, program development).
  • Provide professional service to the program, department, university, community, and discipline.
  • Work to extend research, service, training, or other professional efforts to support all individuals from a variety of populations.
Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position
Physical demands are consistent with the responsibilities of a professor.
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Posting Details Information

Proposed Date of Hire 08/19/2024
Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)
ABD Description
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Interests
4. Statement of Research Interests
5. Unofficial graduate transcripts
6. List of references with contact information (minimum of 3)
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting the Office of Access & Equity: Equal Opportunity at 828-262-2144 or email
Posting Date 08/22/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 10/01/2023
AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187


Executive Director of Access & Equity (ADA/504 Coordinator, EEO/AA Officer, & Title IX Coordinator)
Office of Access & Equity
123 IG Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828-262-2144)
Clery Act:
Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.


We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.


We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Search Chair Name Josh Broman-Fulks
Search Chair Email bromanfulksj@appstate.edu
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