Assistant Professor of Psychology (Clinical)
Grand Valley State University
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Summary: The Psychology Department at Grand Valley State University seeks a full time, tenure track Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2025. Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field. Candidates who specialize in areas that will diversify expertise in the department and complement scholarly interests among current faculty are especially encouraged to apply. We are seeking candidates who wish to participate in creating professionally-relevant, high-impact learning experiences for undergraduate students (e.g., research, community collaborations).
Required Qualifications and Education:
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or closely related field
- Demonstrated potential for successful college-level teaching in Psychopathology, Developmental Psychopathology, Introductory Psychology, and Research Methods. Opportunities may also include teaching a senior capstone course or other courses in the candidate’s area of specialty
- Demonstrated potential for successful research that complements other faculty and may have a positive impact on the discipline and society
- Ability to integrate teaching, scholarship, and service activities in a manner that utilizes the candidate’s expertise and benefits their students, university, and community
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others in an open, flexible, and culturally respectful manner
- Evidence of one’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. This could be demonstrated by an applicant using inclusive teaching practices, conducting research relating to minoritized populations or social inequality, engaging in community-based outreach to minoritized and underserved communities, or engaging in other forms of DEI-infused teaching, scholarship, and/or service.
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
- 1-2 years of applied clinical experience is preferred, but not required
- Experience with collaborative approaches to teaching, research, and service
- Professional interests with potential to engage the West Michigan community
Responsibilities: Duties each semester include a 9-credit hour teaching load, consistent engagement in scholarship, undergraduate advising responsibilities, other service within and beyond the department, and a significant focus (equivalent to 3 credit hours) of additional activities in teaching, scholarship, and/or service depending on the candidate's interests and the department’s needs. The successful candidate will have access to shared research space and an undergraduate subject pool.
Minimum Starting Salary: $70,000; commensurate with experience.
Benefits: The university offers an excellent comprehensive package that includes health/vision/dental plans, life insurance, retirement, sick/leave disability, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities. Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available.
Department: The Psychology Department at Grand Valley State University represents a diverse and eclectic set of interests within the discipline of psychology. Across our 45 full-time tenure track and affiliate faculty members, we seek to represent the discipline of psychology broadly. In teaching, research, and service we value rigorous scientific and ethical reasoning, academic freedom, integrity, collaboration, and collegiality. There are numerous collaborative opportunities for faculty and students across a wide group of partners within the department, across campus, and in the community.
College: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor’s degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
University: Grand Valley University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts approximately 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities, and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students’ social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found at Community Resources - Human Resources - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu). Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance. The university seeks to create an inclusive and diverse environment for faculty and students while promoting enrichment of society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and service.
How To Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers. To be considered for the position, applicants must upload the following to the online application. The online application will allow you to attach these materials in the same file location. Please note that the application portal has a 5 MB memory cap on combined materials for each applicant:
- A cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching philosophy statement and research statement (bundled in 1 pdf file)
- Three letters of recommendation (bundled in 1 pdf file)
- Graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts issued to students are acceptable)
We encourage applicants to describe their commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging (DEI-AB) as they deem relevant throughout their materials. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. Email questions about the position to the search committee chair, Amanda Karsten, at karsteam@gvsu.edu.
Application Deadline: The review process will begin on December 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
For more information about Grand Valley, see our website at www.gvsu.edu
Grand Valley State University is an EOE which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. See http://www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/.
TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
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