Assistant Professor - Clinical or Counseling Psychology
Boise State University

Job Info

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The Department of Psychological Science at Boise State University invites interested applicants to apply for the position of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2025. We are seeking a dedicated teacher and researcher specializing in clinical or counseling psychology (or a related field) for our in-person undergraduate program. Candidates who can teach courses in abnormal psychology, community psychology, counseling skills, and/or professional development are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who can maintain an active program of research in counseling/clinical psychology that involves undergraduate students as research assistants, with a program of research sufficient to produce a minimum of three peer-reviewed publications in a five-year span prior to tenure application. The successful candidate will also engage in service activities (e.g., committee assignments) benefiting the Department, College of Arts and Sciences, and University, as well as the local community, state, region, and discipline.

The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to curriculum and pedagogy that is responsive to the students it serves. The successful candidate will be able to engage all students in the classroom using evidence-based and inclusive teaching practices. The standard teaching load is 1-3 courses per semester, depending on class size, with possible adjustment for service activities or work on externally funded research projects. Flexibility in course modality and scheduling is available. This is a nine-month academic year tenure track position, with opportunities for salary enhancement through summer teaching or work on externally funded research projects.

Department Overview

The Department of Psychological Science boasts a highly interdisciplinary faculty with a strong history of success in teaching, research, and service. As a department, we value effective mentorship, cooperative and supportive interpersonal relationships, data-informed decision-making, and providing a rigorous evidence-based curriculum that is responsive to all the students it serves. We have active relationships with multiple organizations in the community, including state agencies, schools, and various non-profit organizations. Additionally, Boise State University offers rich opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments in the College of Arts and Sciences and throughout Boise State.

About Boise State

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.

We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.

At a minimum, candidates should have:

• An earned doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology (or related field) by August 2025.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level
• Demonstrated experience managing a research program

The preferred candidate will have:

• Experience with evidence-based teaching practices
• Demonstrated success or potential for success in teaching, research, and service
• A research program related to mental health
• Demonstrated experience managing a research program involving undergraduate students
• Positive student course evaluations or other evidence of effective teaching (e.g., teaching observations)
• Experience teaching desired courses (abnormal psychology, community psychology, counseling skills, and/or professional development)
• A breadth of teaching experience (i.e., large classes and various modalities)

Required Application Materials

• A cover letter outlining your interests and qualifications relating to teaching, research, and service
• A current CV
• Electronic PDFs of reprint or preprint publications
• Research statement including your plan for including undergraduates in your program
• Teaching statement (if applicable, be sure to include discussion of implementation of or preparation for evidence-based teaching practices) and summary of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations, observations, etc.)

*Please note that the system will only allow for the upload of 5 documents, so you may need to consolidate documents when uploading.*

Closing Date

Interested applicants should electronically submit their applications by 11:55 p.m. MST on October 7, 2024. Please ensure that all requested application materials are uploaded before submitting the online application.

Salary and Benefits

Salary (9-month contract) ranges from $61,000 to $63,000, and is commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will also receive some start-up funding to support their research.

Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contract and work days is available here.

Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 9.27% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• See our full benefits page for more information

Advertised: September 6, 2024 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: October 7, 2024 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time

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