The Department of Psychology at Utah State University seeks candidates for a Clinical Assistant Professor position in Psychology. This is a non-tenure track position that is eligible for promotion. Applicants will be expected to teach assessment courses within the school psychology and combined clinical/counseling graduate programs and supervise assessments in the psychology training clinic at the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Located on the main campus in Logan, Utah, this is a 1 FTE, 9-month academic year position with two summer months provided for ongoing supervision of graduate students. Effort will consist of 95% teaching/supervision and 5% service. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The start date is August 1, 2026. The position is contingent on a successful background check.

Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Erik Reinbergs (435-797-2293; erik.reinbergs@usu.edu).

• Teach the equivalent of a 4-4 load of assessment courses and assessment supervision. Targeted courses include PSY 6310 (Intellectual Assessment), PSY 6410 (Psychoeducational Assessment), PSY 6810 (Advanced Assessment), and PSY 6380 (School Psychology Practicum).
• Supervise graduate students engaged in clinic-based evaluations of learning and neurodevelopmental concerns (e.g., specific learning disability, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder) as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Engage in service to support the needs of the school psychology program and psychology department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program (by August 2026).
• Ability to be licensed as a psychologist in Utah within one year of hire.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal skills as well as ability to work well in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to receive Psychology license in Utah prior to start date
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams.
• Licensed as a psychologist for at least 2 years.
• Experience and training in autism evaluations, including proficiency with the ADOS-2.
• Experience in school settings providing school psychology services.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to psychology trainees.
• History of successful university course instruction.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. A curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
2. A cover letter describing qualification for the position to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

Department Highlights

The Department of Psychology is located within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. The Department consists of over 30 faculty representing diverse areas of psychology. Faculty enjoy collaborative relationships with others in the Department as well as other departments in the College (e.g., Human Development and Family Studies) and across campus (e.g., Sociology). The Department offers PhD specializations in School Psychology, Combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Behavior Analysis, and Brain and Cognition. The Department also offers an undergraduate major (BS) in Psychology, a distance-learning master’s degree (MEd) in Professional School Counseling, and contributes to a multi-department PhD in Neuroscience.

College Highlights 

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to academic excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields.  The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-level graduate and undergraduate education. The college is consistently ranked by US News and World Reports as one of the top Graduate Colleges of Education in the country, ranking 26th among public institutions of higher education in 2025 and 1st in the state of Utah for the past 25 years. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research projects and learning, which enhances the overall quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.

SCCE Highlights

The Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence (SCCE; https://cehs.usu.edu/scce/) provides comprehensive clinical services and applied training across the lifespan, integrating across multiple programs and departments. Services are provided by teams of dedicated trainees and professionals who also engage in cutting-edge research related to clinical practices and interventions.  Services provided in the SCCE include: Hearing and Balance, Speech-Language, Behavioral Health (including Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling), and applied behavior analysis services. The Behavior Health clinic includes assessment services that involve comprehensive evaluations for youth and adults with suspected developmental / behavioral concerns.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

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