Assistant Professor, Psychology

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Assistant Professor, Psychology

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The School of
Psychology at Xavier University invites applications for one
full-time, tenure-track, faculty position at the Assistant
Professor rank, beginning Fall 2027. The position will support our
APA-accredited clinical psychology doctoral (Psy.D.) program and
our undergraduate psychology major.

The Psy.D. program has a strong record of success, including
10-year accreditation status with APA. The program draws highly
competitive applicants from across the country and admits cohorts
of approximately 18 students each year. Students receive
generalist, practitioner-scientist training, along with specialized
coursework in one or more focus areas: Child and Adolescent,
Individuals with Severe and Chronic Problems & Psychopathology
(ISCPP), and Healthcare Psychology (HCP). Over the past five years,
94% of our students have matched to an APA accredited internship
site and 98% of our graduates are licensed psychologists.

We also have a thriving undergraduate major (170-200 students) and
minor (70-75 students) in psychology. Undergraduate psychology
majors all participate in at least one research project, with
students presenting annually at regional conferences. The School of
Psychology offers an honors thesis option for our majors, and
recently implemented our first specialization
(industrial-organizational psychology). Equipping students with the
empirical and critical thinking skills needed to effectively serve
others is central to our undergraduate focus. Faculty teach in both
the undergraduate and graduate programs.

The teaching expectation is 18 credit hours annually when a
tenure-track faculty member meets the College’s active scholarship
requirements. Tenure-track faculty are also expected to develop a
program of research, mentor graduate and undergraduate research,
provide service within the School of Psychology and University, and
may provide clinical supervision to Psy.D. students.

Candidates should have earned a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.)
from an APA-accredited clinical psychology, counseling psychology,
or related program, and must also be licensed or license-eligible
in the state of Ohio (expectation of Ohio license within one year
of hire). We invite individuals of various theoretical orientations
and areas of clinical expertise to apply, and are especially
interested in candidates with any of the following:

• Expertise in development, children, and/or adolescents;
• Capable of teaching and supervising cognitive assessment;
• Training in clinical neuropsychology, particularly as relates

to the prior two needs;

• Interest in teaching statistics and research methods, and/or

supervising undergraduate research and doctoral dissertations.

The School of Psychology is part of the College
of Health and Human Sciences . CHHS is a leader in experiential
learning: 100% of our undergraduate and graduate programs require
hands-on learning through field placements, internships, research
experiences, and clinical opportunities. In the College of Health
and Human Sciences, our commitment to exceptional teaching and
mentoring drives us. We focus on scholarship and service in a
variety of fields that make a direct and meaningful impact on
others. We intentionally strive to create a learning experience
that supports all students, incorporates a broad range of
perspectives, and fosters an environment of belonging. In alignment
with Xavier’s Jesuit Catholic Mission and Statement of Purpose to
“form students who change the world for the better,” we are united
across our diverse areas by the shared mission of changing human
lives for the better.

Many of our College programs, including the School of Psychology,
are part of Xavier Health, the University’s integrated health
initiative connecting a broad portfolio of programs and creating
opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. Xavier Health
offers more than 15 undergraduate and 12 graduate pathways, more
than 500 community partnership sites, and connections across
disciplines that contribute to health and human well-being. Xavier
Health prepares servant leaders through real-world experiences and
Jesuit Catholic formation that puts the whole person at the center
of care.

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic
tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. Guided by our

mission and values , we welcome and support members from
diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We unreservedly commit to
open and free inquiry, deliberately seek out multiple perspectives,
and create a campus where everyone feels a sense of belonging
. Our campus is located in the vibrant and thriving city of
Cincinnati , which has
an array of neighborhoods and activities to suit many
interests.

To be considered, applicants should submit a letter of interest,
curriculum vitae, selected publications, evidence of teaching
effectiveness (such as student or peer evaluations, if available),
and a list of three references. The letter of interest should
address the applicant’s clinical/counseling expertise and
experience in teaching, research, and service to our profession or
professional institutions. These materials should be submitted on
Xavier’s website . Letters of recommendation will be requested
after initial screening interviews.

The School of Psychology is hiring for a tenure-track Assistant
Professor and a non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor this
year. Qualified candidates are welcome to apply for both positions,
if they so desire. The Clinical Assistant Professor posting can be
found
HERE .

Review of candidates will begin on October 19, 2026 with
anticipated on-campus interviews in early December. Applications
will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s
discretion. For questions about the positions, please contact the
School of Psychology Search Committee Chair, Morrie Mullins (
mullins@xavier.edu ).

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Benefits - applies only to full-time positions:

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and
affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational,
health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility
varies by position and employment class:

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision

and prescription coverage.

• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts,

flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.

• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance,

accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.

• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick

leave and holidays.

• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible

dependents.