Job description

Portsmouth, OH

Position Overview

The Department of Psychology at Shawnee State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology position beginning August 2025.

We seek a dedicated educator. Shawnee State University (SSU) is a small, student-centered public university committed to serving a diverse population, including a significant number of first-generation college students. We are located in Portsmouth, Ohio. This is a small community where individual faculty can make a meaningful impact both on campus and in the surrounding region.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Instruct four undergraduate courses each fall and spring semester. Applicants should be able to teach a diverse array of courses. However, a hire should be particularly focused on teaching clinical offerings such as Abnormal Psychology, Counseling Psychology, etc.
• Curriculum Development: Maintain and enhance clinical components of the psychology curriculum.
• Student Mentorship: Provide mentorship and academic advising to undergraduate students. This includes supporting first-generation and underprivileged learners.
• Scholarly Engagement: Engage students in scholarship opportunities.
• Service: Participate actively in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Internship: This position includes the expectation that the candidate will, eventually, assume coordination of the psychology internship (anticipated in 2028).

The search committee will welcome applicants until the position is filled.

Shawnee State offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience and qualifications) including an attractive benefits package (see Overview of Employee Benefits for more information).

Employment with the University is dependent upon BOT budget approval for the fiscal year. Official transcripts and background check are required prior to hire.

We are committed to maintaining a learning environment that recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups.

SSU seeks individuals who share our commitment to students as our first priority.

Shawnee State University is the regional state university for south-central Ohio located on the Ohio River in Portsmouth. SSU is a primarily undergraduate, four-year public university with limited graduate degree programs. Enrollment is approximately 3,200 students. Adjacent to Portsmouth is Shawnee State Forest, the largest of Ohio’s state forests at over 65,000 acres. This unique and diverse ecosystem offers faculty the opportunity to teach in the field and provides outdoor enthusiasts with recreational activities close to work.

Shawnee State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against any individual because of race, color, genetic information, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or military status.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology. Alternatively, for ABD (All But Dissertation) candidates, a pathway to being awarded the doctorate within a year of the hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Instruction Experience: Prior teaching experience at the college level.
2. Program Coordination: Familiarity with, or interest in, coordinating internship programs.
3. Teaching Commitment: Demonstrated dedication to undergraduate teaching and mentorship.
4. Flexibility: Ability to teach a variety of psychology courses, including statistics, research methods, behavior problems in children, etc.
5. Student Engagement: Interest in supporting first-generation college students and contributing to their academic success.
6. Campus Involvement: Willingness to become an active member of the campus and/or local community.

Shawnee State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against any individual because of race, color, genetic information, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or military status.

How to apply

To APPLY, please submit the following materials through our online application system:

1. Cover Letter: Addressed to Dr. Michael Barnhart, Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, detailing how your qualifications and interests fit the position, particularly your commitment to undergraduate instruction.
2. Curriculum Vitae: Current and comprehensive.
3. Teaching Philosophy Statement (1-2 pages): Discuss your approach to engaging students and mentoring.
4. Unofficial Transcripts: Record of graduate coursework representing highest degree attained (official transcripts required upon hire).
5. References: Contact information for three professional references who can speak to your qualifications. Reference Contact: Upon submission of your application, your references will receive an email with a unique link to submit their confidential recommendation letters.

Candidates invited for an interview will be required to present a teaching sample (e.g., give a lecture) to demonstrate instructional abilities.

Specific questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Brian Richards at [email protected]