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Job description
Job Title
Psychology (Clinical), Tenure-Track Faculty
Department
Psychology
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Psychology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (# ) in clinical psychology at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027.
The successful candidate will join a department of dedicated faculty who support several popular undergraduate minors, two undergraduate majors, four master's-level graduate majors, and one graduate major at the specialist's level. Faculty in the clinical area also support the undergraduate mental health services minor, the undergraduate psychology major, and the clinical psychology master's program. Located on the edge of the greater Nashville area, MTSU is an ideal setting for a wide range of research and service-related interests.
Key Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including both area-specific topics (e.g., psychopathology, cross-cultural clinical practice, evidence-based treatment) and broader departmental needs (e.g., general psychology, personality, biopsychology).
Mentor students in thesis and capstone projects.
Develop and maintain an active research program.
Participate in departmental, university, and community service activities.
Required Education
A terminal degree in clinical psychology or other health services psychology field from an APA-accredited training program that also included an APA-accredited internship is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with the following will receive special consideration. Eligible for licensure in Tennessee as a psychologist with the health services provider designation.
Demonstrated interest in clinical training at the master's level.
Demonstrated potential for external funding in research, community engagement, or contracts.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments when submitting the application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
If you need help with the application, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at . If you have position-specific questions, please contact James Loveless at
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: Sick Leave
Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at .
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call or email
Application Review Date: 10/10/2026
Worksite address
murfreesboro, TN, 37132, US
Who can apply
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