Job Summary
The Department of Psychology at Cleveland State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position from individuals who specialize in Clinical Psychology. This position requires teaching on-campus courses. In addition, you may be assigned to teach off campus, evenings, weekends, and via distance learning technology, depending upon student need for the delivery of instructional services. The appointment will begin on August 16, 2027.
The appointee will be asked to conduct a research program that includes mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; to teach undergraduate and graduate courses; and to engage in department, college, and university service. The Department of Psychology and the Clinical Psychology program at Cleveland State value community engaged teaching and research. The Department of Psychology has collaborations including with several local healthcare systems (e.g., Cleveland Clinic), correctional facilities (e.g., Lorain Correctional Institution), social service organizations (e.g., Benjamin Rose), community centers (e.g., LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland), and local schools (e.g., Urban Community school). We are invested in partnering with the local community and faculty have a history of developing new partnerships in the community.
This position requires teaching on-campus courses. In addition, you may be assigned to teach off campus, evenings, weekends, and via distance learning technology, depending upon student need for the delivery of instructional services.
Our department boasts robust undergraduate and graduate programs of over 500 students, with 18 full-time faculty supplemented by over a dozen part-time instructors. We offer an Honors program for students enrolled in the Psychology Bachelor’s degree program; four different areas of specialization for those pursuing a master’s degree; and a Specialist (Psy.S.) degree program in School Psychology. We also have a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree program in Adult Development and Aging, offered jointly with the University of Akron. We are also in the process of approving a new Neuroscience undergraduate degree.
The department’s goal is to appoint an applicant who will best contribute to the department’s Clinical Psychology (MA) specialization program and to one or more areas in the department’s undergraduate program, including our new integrated degrees in Psychology + Criminology and Psychology + Design, and other departmental programs as appropriate.
Our department values a collaborative, collegial, and friendly environment. Importantly, the department provides strong support for the continued professional development of our early-career faculty, including a strong record of mentoring tenure-track faculty from their hiring date through promotion. The department arranges service and teaching assignments so that pre-tenured faculty can prioritize time on research. The university also provides competitive startup funds.
For information about the department, see https://artsandsciences.csuohio.edu/psychology.
For more information about the clinical psychology program, see https://artsandsciences.csuohio.edu/psychology/clinical-psychology-master-arts-degree
Cleveland offers an exceptional quality of life that is difficult to match among major metropolitan areas. Residents enjoy world-class cultural institutions, including the Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Museum of Art, and Playhouse Square, alongside nationally recognized healthcare systems, access to county Metroparks, and a thriving higher education community. Combined with an affordable cost of living, vibrant neighborhoods, access to Lake Erie, and a strong sense of community, Cleveland provides the opportunity to build both a rewarding career and an outstanding personal life.
CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of all requirements for a PhD in clinical psychology by time of appointment and eligible for licensure in the state of Ohio. Persons who are ABD will be hired at the rank of Instructor.
Preferred Qualifications
- Record of scholarship in clinical psychology commensurate with experience;
- Potential for securing external funding for research or record of securing external funding commensurate with experience; and potential for, or record of, successful teaching commensurate with experience;
- We welcome applicants with a wide range of research and teaching interests within clinical psychology. While we are open to all areas of expertise, our program would particularly benefit from individuals who have expertise in forensic psychology, neuropsychology, or addiction. A strong candidate can also contribute to the departmental teaching needs of our clinical specialization program. We value a colleague who is willing to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of clinical psychology topics outside of their core area of research.
Applicant Instructions
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/27487. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by December 1, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Liz Goncy, e.goncy@csuohio.edu.
List of documents applicant is required to submit:
- a cover letter describing how you satisfy the minimum and preferred qualifications;
- your curriculum vitae;
- a statement of teaching philosophy;
- evidence of teaching success (if available);
- a statement of research interests and future research plans;
- as many as three representative (p)reprints; and
- unofficial transcripts.
As part of the online application process, you will be asked to provide the names and contact information (including an email address) for three referees, each of whom will be asked to upload a letter on your behalf using a link that will be emailed to them.
CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.
Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.
Hiring Range /Pay Rate
Competitive salary
Posted Date
10/30/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Review Begins
12/02/2026
Tentative Start Date
August 16, 2027
