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The Department of Psychology at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Clinical Psychology Program, beginning August 16, 2026. We seek a candidate with a strong record of research, teaching, and mentoring who will contribute to the program’s aim of integrating clinical science with the advancement of general psychology and public health science.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain an active, high-quality research program capable of attracting external funding.
• Teach undergraduate courses in psychology.
• Teach graduate courses in the Clinical Psychology program, which may include clinical supervision of trainees.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including doctoral trainees in Clinical Psychology.
• Engage in service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Obtain and maintain licensure as a psychologist in Colorado and provide clinical supervision.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field from an accredited graduate program, completed by July 30, 2026.
• Completed an APA-approved or CPA-approved, or substantially-equivalently approved clinical internship, by July 30, 2026.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in research, teaching, and mentoring.
• Willingness to apply for and maintain licensure as a psychologist in Colorado.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Has an active research program in an area of psychopathology that diversifies the program's existing strengths.
• Experience in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching and mentorship.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to graduate trainees.
• Sustained record of peer-reviewed clinical science publications in high-impact journals commensurate with appointment at the assistant professor level.
• Documented potential to secure external research funding.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have made progress toward licensure in their state of residence.
• Candidates with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from a research-focused training program are preferred.
• Evidence of fostering an environment that aligns with CSU’s values and priorities as a land-grant institution, increasing access to a world-class education for all who possess the talent and desire to attain the knowledge and skills necessary to have a positive impact on the university and the communities it serves.

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

The Department of Psychology is part of the College of Natural Sciences and serves approximately 1,600 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students. Faculty are distributed across five doctoral programs:

1. Applied Social and Health Psychology
2. Clinical Psychology
3. Cognitive Neuroscience
4. Cognitive Psychology
5. Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Our department houses state-of-the-art research and clinical facilities, including the Behavioral Sciences Building (LEED Gold Certified), which offers modern classrooms, research labs, and collaborative spaces. Adjacent facilities include department-operated EEG, TMS, and fNIRS labs, and there is access to fMRI facilities within a 15-minute walk of the Behavioral Sciences Building. Our clinical program is closely tied to training clinics and community outreach centers, including the Psychological Services Center, the Center for Family and Couple Therapy, and the Older Youth and Families Lab. More information about our clinics and centers can be found on our website.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CLINICAL SCIENCE AT CSU

The successful candidate will have a full-time appointment in the Department of Psychology and will contribute to undergraduate teaching and graduate training in our APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program. For more information on the doctoral program, please visit: https://psychology.colostate.edu/clinicalscience/.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 13, 2025. Complete applications should be submitted at this site https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/166206 and must include:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness (uploaded int the Statement of Teaching Interests category)
• Representative publications or preprints (uploaded in the Publication 1 category)
• Statement regarding current licensure or license eligibility
• Names and contact information for three referees (who will not be contacted prior to the finalist stage)

References will be contacted for applicants who advance to the finalist stage. Semifinalist application materials will be made available to the Department of Psychology faculty for review.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, a vibrant community of over 150,000 people that is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. Residents enjoy 300 days of sunshine per year, a lively downtown with restaurants and art galleries, extensive bike trails, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the Rocky Mountains, while being just over an hour from Denver.

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