Tenure Track Assistant Professor or non-Tenure Track Clinical

Salary: $74,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually

Location : Cedar City, UT

Job Type: Full-time Faculty

Job Number: 202400181

Division: College of Humanities & Social Sciences

Department: Psychology

Opening Date: 09/24/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Position Summary

The Psychology Department at Southern Utah University (Psychology Department SUU) seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor or non-Tenure Track Clinical Assistant Professor to contribute primarily to the Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology program and secondarily to the undergraduate program. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology; PhD in School Psychology may be considered. For advanced applicants, years toward tenure may be applied at the time of hire. Clinical Faculty have an expectation of ongoing employment, with an initial appointment of up to three (3) years.

This is a full-time, 9-month position to begin August 2026, with an expectation of an additional 7 weeks of teaching in Summer term most years (summer overload compensation). Opportunities to advance in PsyD leadership positions are available and supported. SUU offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

First consideration date is 10/24/2025.

Essential Functions

Teaching and/or engaging in other PsyD activities to meet the state required equivalency of teaching 4 graduate/undergraduate courses per semester:

Specific course assignments will include 1-2 sections of doctoral clinical practicum supervision using a vertical team model (supervision of both intervention and assessment);

Other classes may include Individual and Cultural Diversity, Psychological Assessment, Human Development, Applied Program Development, or specialized classes that suit the candidate's qualifications;

Undergraduate courses are assigned as needed by the department;

Specific PsyD responsibilities noted below may apply towards teaching load.

Strong preference given to candidates interested in/able to teach their supervision (PSY 6520) course the first 7 weeks of summer term on summer overload pay.

Participating and serving within the PsyD program, including attending and presenting professional development seminars, serving on comprehensive exam committees, serving as professional project mentors/chairs, as well as other responsibilities as needed by the program.

Serving within departmental, college and/or university-level as needed by the department.

Maintaining a license to practice psychology in the state of UT and being clinically competent in the practice of health service psychology and in clinical supervision.

For Tenure-Track faculty: engagement in clinical scholarship/creative activities. For PsyD faculty, clinical scholarship can often be supported by mentoring PsyD research projects and associated publications. Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

A PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program (PhD in School Psychology may be considered).

Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Utah within 12 months of start date.

Commitment to clinical training in evidence-based assessment and intervention, evidence-based supervision practices, and high impact teaching practices.

Strong interpersonal skills and collegiality.

Must have training in and be comfortable supervising psychological assessment for adults and/or children.

Must have training in and willingness to supervise evidence-based interventions. Preferred Qualifications

Training in evidence-based clinical supervision practices is also preferred.

A preference in training in intervention with adolescents and/or adults/older adults; particularly training and expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy or TF-CBT, Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Eating Disorders, and/or Exposure and Response Prevention.

Supplemental Information

Position is contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including:

High Deductible Health Plans

Health Savings Account

Traditional Health Plans

Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Basic

Supplemental

Long-term Disability

Retirement Options:

TIAA (14.2% Contribution)

Fidelity (14.2% Contribution)

URS- if eligible (10% Contribution)

Tuition Waivers

Paid Parental Leave

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