Assistant Professor - Social & Behavioral Sciences | Miami University - Military Veterans

Job Description Summary

Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology to teach undergraduate psychology courses, provide student advising, provide service to the institution and profession, and maintain an active research program, beginning August 2025. Miami University’s Regional Campuses are open admissions campuses with a liberal arts curriculum. Teaching responsibilities will include our primary needs - introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, developmental psychology - and could include other courses such as personality, statistics/research methods, or opportunities in an area of specialization.

Job Description

Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology to teach undergraduate psychology courses, provide student advising, provide service to the institution and profession, and maintain an active research program, beginning August 2025.   

Miami University’s Regional Campuses are open admissions campuses with a liberal arts curriculum. Teaching responsibilities will include our primary needs - introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, developmental psychology - and could include other courses such as personality, statistics/research methods, or opportunities in an area of specialization. 

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Diversity Statement Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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Labor Law Posters for Applicants

Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information. Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in psychology or related field (specialization open) by date of appointment for appointment as assistant professor.

Consideration may be given to individuals that demonstrate all or most of the following: experience and excellence in college teaching, especially in abnormal psychology and/or developmental psychology; experience with or openness to teaching online courses; experience with non-traditional students; advising experience; and strong skills in interacting and collaborating with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.

Required Application Documents

Cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy (with evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as course evaluations or peer review), a statement of service agenda (which outlines the faculty member’s contributions to departmental, university, and professional service), a statement of scholarly agenda (which details the faculty member’s research goals and plans), and 2-3 representative reprints/preprints.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Camilla McMahon at mcmahocm@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.