About the position
The Psychology Department at Wichita State University seeks to hire a 9-month tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology to begin Fall 2027. We welcome applications from individuals with a cognitive-behavioral orientation as broadly-defined. We are open to all areas of research and clinical interests, but are especially interested in scholars who could contribute in one or more of the following areas: integrated behavioral healthcare in the primary care setting, family systems approaches, and third-wave behavioral therapies. Applicants should be Ph.D. graduates of an APA- accredited program in clinical psychology, licensed (or licensed-eligible) as a psychologist in the state of Kansas, and have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications. The clinical psychology program at Wichita State is fully-accredited by the American Psychological Association and embraces a scientist–practitioner model, within a clinical–community framework.
The department has three Ph.D. programs in clinical, community, and human factors psychology, as well as a large undergraduate student body. The department is research oriented and has an expectation for faculty to seek external funding. Wichita State also has an in-house clinical psychology training clinic that serves the greater Wichita area. Wichita State University is located in Kansas’s largest city and major industrial metropolitan area, with a population of over 750,000. Wichita has a vibrant and growing community, with the largest school district in Kansas. Wichita has a modest cost of living and a thriving downtown. Starting salary is 70,000.00. The anticipated start date is August 2, 2027.
Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs, or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check, as required by Kansas Board of Regents policy.
Candidates must apply online for the position. Review of applications will begin Nov. 20, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. If you have any questions about the application process, please reach out to the search committee chair, Samantha Slade at Samantha.slade@wichita.edu.
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