Job description
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Temple University is seeking to hire an outstanding clinical scientist for a tenure-track appointment as an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology for Fall 2027. The Psychology and Neuroscience Department is committed to attracting an active faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of discovery, teaching, application, and integration of knowledge. Candidates should demonstrate a dynamic and rigorous research program with strong potential for external funding, as well as a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should hold a Ph. D. in clinical psychology/clinical science from an APA- and/or PCSAS accredited program. Preference will be given to applicants who are licensed or license-eligible in Pennsylvania.
The specific area of research is flexible and we are interested in the best candidate in any area. However, substance use and trauma research are areas of particular interest. Candidates who could complement the expertise of the current Clinical faculty members, as well as collaborate with faculty within the Clinical area, as well as with faculty in the Cognition and Neuroscience, Developmental, or Social areas of the department are particularly desirable.
Temple University is a state-related Carnegie Research University (highest research activity) located in Philadelphia. The Department of Psychology is situated in the College of Liberal Arts, which is home to 32 undergraduate majors, 32 minors, 23 certificate programs, and 15 graduate degree programs. With its vibrant and diverse array of educational programs, the College of Liberal Arts plays a tremendous role in Temple University’s academic success, and its mission mirrors both the historical importance of the liberal arts in society and the principles on which the university was founded. We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.
Temple is deeply engaged with the surrounding community through educational partnerships, workforce development, and neighborhood initiatives. Faculty and students benefit from the university’s dynamic urban setting, vibrant campus life, and opportunities to contribute to research, teaching, and service that make a meaningful impact locally and globally.
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Temple comprises 33 tenure-line faculty and 14 instructional faculty. We serve nearly 1300 undergraduate Psychology majors, and our flagship doctoral program is the largest in the College of Liberal Arts, with around 75 students enrolled. Many faculty have significant funding from NIH, NSF, and/or private foundations, and some are among the most highly cited researchers in the entire discipline. Available resources include a brain imaging center that houses a Siemens Prisma 3T MRI machine, as well as EEG and eye-tracking systems, and the Psychological Services Center (in-house training clinic).
How to apply
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of research plans (up to 3 pages, Times New Roman 12-point, 1-inch margins)
- Statement of teaching interests (up to 2 pages, Times New Roman 12-point, 1-inch margins)
- Statement of service (describing departmental and professional engagement and leadership; up to 1 page, Times New Roman 12-point, 1-inch margins)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Three representative publications.
All application materials should be submitted through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/196450. Candidates are urged to apply before December 1, 2026, for fullest consideration, but review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Applicants may contact Dr. Thomas Olino at [email protected], Chair of the Search Committee, with questions or concerns about the application or review process.
