Assistant Professor - Clinical/Counseling Psychology

Overview

The Department of Psychology at Utah State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical or Counseling Health Psychology with a strong background in Clinical Neuroscience whose research examines the intersection of psychological processes, health, and neuroscience. The successful candidate will join our APA-accredited Combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology Ph.D. specialization and contribute to our new undergraduate Behavioral Neuroscience major.

We are particularly interested in scholars investigating the neural mechanisms and correlates of clinical and health conditions, as well as interventions designed to improve health and functioning. Relevant areas may include, but are not limited to, chronic health conditions, developmental neuroscience, aging and neurodegenerative disease, neuropsychiatric conditions, neurorehabilitation, neuropsychology, and related areas. We welcome a broad range of methodological approaches across clinical, health, and affective neuroscience, including work with brain stimulation methods, neuroimaging, neurofeedback, and basic research with animal models. We encourage applications from candidates whose work complements existing strengths across Psychology and the broader college.

This is a tenure-track, nine-month academic year position anticipated to begin in August 2027. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. JoAnn Tschanz (435-797-1457; joann.tschanz@usu.edu).

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a nationally visible, externally funded program of research; publish and disseminate high-quality scholarship; mentor doctoral students in the Combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology specialization; contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction, including the Behavioral Neuroscience curriculum; and participate in department, program, university, and professional service.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or Combined Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program or international equivalent by the start date;
• Strong record of research productivity relevant to clinical/health neuroscience;
• Evidence of potential for an externally funded program of research;
• Ability to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research expertise that complements or extends existing strengths in Psychology and the broader college and contributes to academic programming in health psychology;
• Potential for interdisciplinary collaboration in areas such as lifespan neuroscience, health and aging, intervention science, or health technology;
• Demonstrated potential to engage undergraduate and graduate students in research, professional, clinical, community-engaged, or other experiential opportunities that support their academic and career development;
• Licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist in Utah.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

A curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Up to three examples of scholarly work to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

Names and contact information for three (3) professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile

A cover letter highlighting fit with minimum and preferred qualifications in research, teaching, and mentorship to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.*

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.

ADA

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

College/Department Highlights

The Combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology specialization is an APA-accredited doctoral program with a 50-year history of training health service psychologists. The program follows a scientist-practitioner model and has longstanding strengths in health psychology and neuropsychology. Faculty maintain active programs of research and provide doctoral training across clinical and counseling psychology, with students receiving research, teaching, and applied training experiences designed to prepare them for careers in academic, research, and health-service settings. Clinical training and research are supported by the interdisciplinary facilities of the Sorenson Center for Clinical Excellence. The program welcomes colleagues who value collaborative doctoral training and want to contribute to an active community of scholars and educators.

The Department of Psychology at Utah State University is a research-intensive department within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, with strengths spanning basic, translational, and applied psychological science. The department is entering a period of significant faculty growth, with five tenure-track faculty hires planned across four searches in 2026–27.

The department includes more than 30 faculty and offers doctoral training through four Ph.D. specializations: Behavior Analysis, Brain and Cognition, Combined Clinical/Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology. Department faculty also contribute to USU’s interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Neuroscience. At the undergraduate level, the department offers B.S. degrees in Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience, as well as an award-winning online Psychology program. The department also offers a distance-learning M.Ed. in Professional School Counseling.

Faculty maintain active programs of research supported by federal and other external funding and collaborate extensively within the department, across the college, and throughout the university. Existing collaborations connect Psychology faculty with colleagues in areas including biology, human development and family studies, special education and rehabilitation counseling, nursing, speech and hearing sciences, kinesiology, economics, mathematics and statistics, sociology, and natural resources. The department values research that crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries and creates opportunities for collaboration in areas such as behavioral and mental health, neuroscience, health and aging, intervention science, and emerging health technologies.

The department is committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and scholarship, and service to communities in Utah and beyond. Faculty joining the department during this period of growth will have opportunities to help shape new research collaborations, academic programs, and training initiatives while contributing to established programs with strong records of student mentorship, research productivity, and professional impact.

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and service activities that advance education, improve health and well-being, and elevate human potential across the lifespan. The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and impactful, student-focused graduate and undergraduate education. The college is consistently ranked by US News and World Report as one of the top Graduate Colleges of Education in the country, ranking among the top 30 public institutions of higher education in 2026 and 1st in the state of Utah since 2000. 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, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, Center for the School of the Future, Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice, and National Center for Hearing Assessment & Management. Faculty, students, and staff within the college collaborate with a broad range of community partners to facilitate community-engaged research and provide transformative experiential learning opportunities. Through dedicated teaching, innovative research, and meaningful engagement the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences advances education, health, and well-being, enriching the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Utah.

University Highlights

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.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

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