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Position Summary

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences

Indiana University Bloomington

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University, Bloomington (https://psych.indiana.edu/), invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track position at the level of Clinical Assistant Professor to begin August 1, 2026. The qualified candidate will contribute to a new, highly innovative, and rigorous Bachelor of Science degree program in Clinical Psychological Science ( see: https://psych.indiana.edu/undergraduate/clinical-psych-bs.html ). This rapidly growing major is the first of its kind in the country and provides undergraduates with classroom and practicum-based training in experimental psychopathology and evidence-based assessment, intervention, dissemination, and implementation following a clinical science training model ( for more on the Clinical Science B.S. major see: https://psych.indiana.edu/news-events/news/2025/clinical-science-major.html ).

Job duties consist primarily of undergraduate teaching as well as community outreach, coordination, and supervision of applied clinical experiences (i.e., internships & practica at local mental health and community-based organizations). We seek an individual with experience in teaching Research Methods in Clinical Science, Psychological Assessment and Testing, Abnormal Psychology, or evidence-based clinical interventions courses on disorders and topics within the candidate's primary area of specialization (e.g., substance use disorders, mood disorders, trauma and related disorders, eating disorders, developmental disorders, etc.).

Candidates should be committed to a career of excellence in teaching and service, including coordinating degree requirements for the major, advising undergraduate students in academic and professional pursuits, and serving on departmental committees (e.g., student awards, undergraduate curricular planning). Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the time of the appointment, August 1, 2026, and undergraduate teaching experience. Preferred qualifications include training in the clinical science model of clinical psychology with PCSAS or similar accreditation; instructor of record for undergraduate courses; Clinical Psychology license or license eligible in the state of Indiana ( HSPP or HSPP eligible); and supervision and/or clinical experience in evidence-based services (e.g., intervention, assessment, implementation, dissemination). This will be a full-time non-tenure track, faculty appointment beginning with a 3-year renewable appointment, with promotion opportunities to Associate Clinical Professor and then Full Clinical Professor, based on demonstrated excellence in teaching and/or service.

Required Application Materials - Please include all of the following :

1. Cover Letter: including explanation of why you are interested in this position and how your training and experience make you an ideal fit

2. CV

3. Graduate School Transcript (unofficial is sufficient)

4. Teaching Statement: including explanation of your teaching philosophy, examples of pedagogical strategies, and statement on how these relate to a clinical science curriculum

5. References: name, title, and contact information for three professional references

Supplemental ( OPTIONAL ) Application Materials - You may choose to include any of the following:

1. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: e.g., course evaluations; peer teaching evaluation; formal course observation, etc.

2. Example Syllabus

3. Example Course Materials: e.g., representative example lecture slides; lecture recording; and/or class assignments

4. Research Statement

5. Example Publication

Application Deadline: For best consideration please submit your application by December 15, 2025. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply: applicants should apply online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31053 .

Questions: Queries can be sent to Dr. Peter Finn, Search Committee Chair, ATTN : Clinical Science Search, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, 1101 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-7007 or finnp@iu.edu.

About Bloomington: Bloomington, Indiana is a university town with high quality of life. Bloomington is within a one-hour drive of Indianapolis and a two-hour drive of two other major metropolitan centers. Bloomington also has a low cost of living relative to entry-level faculty salaries. The campus is home to many thriving affinity groups and offers an exceptional selection of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. Here ( https://psych.indiana.edu/about/employment/faculty-hiring/index.html ), you will find contact information for a range of people with knowledge of the hiring process, as well as department, campus, and general life in Bloomington, who have volunteered to be search advocates and are not on the search committee. If you have questions that you may not feel comfortable bringing to the department chair or the members of the search committee, we encourage you to reach out to these faculty.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the time of the appointment, August 1, 2026, and undergraduate teaching experience.

Department Contact for Questions

Dr. Peter Finn, Search Committee Chair, ATTN : Clinical Science Search, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, 1101 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-7007 or finnp@iu.edu.