Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology at Bowling Green State University

About the Department

The Department of Psychology at Bowling Green State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology. Start date is August 2026. 

Information about Program and College 
The Department of Psychology is located within the College of Arts and Sciences. The vision for our College, aligned with the university’s strategic plan, is to ensure that our students graduate career-ready to meet the world’s challenges, and that our faculty research and creative activity contribute to the public good. We achieve this through robust collaboration across departmental boundaries, with particular attention given to increasing experiential learning for our undergraduate and graduate students and connecting our scholarly and creative work to the needs of our region. We are especially interested in recruiting candidates who can contribute excellence in teaching, scholarly/creative work, and/or service toward achieving excellence throughout the university and to the greater community. The College is committed to faculty success, providing resources and support within the Dean’s Office and through collaboration with Arts and Sciences departments and schools, leadership teams in other colleges, and university-serving partners such as the Center for Faculty Excellence. Through these connections, we have developed a comprehensive, cohort-based mentorship program to support the professional growth and advancement of faculty across all disciplines and ranks. We value and practice shared governance and are committed to maintaining a vibrant and supportive working environment. 

The Department of Psychology at BGSU enjoys a nationally ranked doctoral program that offers specializations in clinical, industrial-organizational, developmental, and neural-cognitive sciences. The clinical area follows the scientist-practitioner model and has been continuously accredited by APA since 1970, receiving the highest level (then 7 years) of re-accreditation in 2016. Within the clinical area, areas of specialty include child/adolescent, behavioral medicine, community, and religion/spirituality. The new hire will join Clinical faculty members Eric Dubow, Catherine Stein, Annette Mahoney, Carolyn Tompsett, Abby Braden, Rebecca Campbell, and Dryw Dworsky (Director of Psychological Services Center). In all, the department includes 20 faculty members, approximately 80 graduate students, and over 600 undergraduate majors. The faculty are committed to excellence in teaching and research. For more information, visit our web site: https://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/psychology.html 

As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high research university located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region and 09/19/2025 beyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, state and nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 master’s programs. A focus on promoting research, scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding over the past several years.

Guided by Forward, BGSU’s strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fifth year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that students would choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.

Position Duties

• Teach undergraduate courses; teach graduate courses in clinical psychology; supervise Master’s and PhD student research; contribute to clinical training
• Maintain an active research program that results in publishing in peer-reviewed journals; seek external funding to support research
• Provide service to the Department, College, University, and profession

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Psychology from an APA-accredited clinical psychology program, ABDs will be considered provided that all requirements for doctoral degree are met before the August start date
• Demonstrated research productivity (peer-reviewed journal articles; book chapters in top-tier outlets; research presentations at national or international conferences)
• Experience as teaching assistant and/or instructor for undergraduate psychology courses
• Licensed as a Psychologist or license-eligible in Ohio within two years of hire Preferred Qualifications
• Experience teaching undergraduate psychology courses as the instructor of record using inclusive pedagogy
• Experience mentoring students on research and/or professional development

Other Qualifications

Application Materials Required
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of three professional references
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Research Plan outlining overall research agenda and strategy for obtaining external funding to support research.

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.

Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts and letters of reference.

BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.

Application Deadline
Deadline to apply is 11/03/25.

Salary & Benefits
Competitive and commensurate with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.

Further Information
For additional information, contact Dr. Annette Mahoney, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected]