Job Description
Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: IU Bloomington Psychological & Brain
Sciences
Location Bloomington
Position Summary Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Indiana University
Bloomington The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University, Bloomington (), invites applications for a full-time, 12-month,
non-tenure-track position at the level of Clinical Assistant Professor to begin August 1, 2026. The qualified candidate will contribute to a
new, highly innovative, and rigorous Bachelor of Science degree program in Clinical Psychological Science (
see: ). This rapidly growing major is the first of its kind in the country and provides undergraduates with classroom and
practicum-based training in experimental psychopathology and evidence-based assessment, intervention, dissemination, and implementation
following a clinical science training model (
for more on the Clinical Science B.S. major see: linical-science-major.html ).
Job duties consist primarily of undergraduate teaching as well as community
outreach, coordination, and supervision of applied clinical experiences (i.e., internships & practica at local mental health and
community-based organizations). We seek an individual with experience in teaching Research Methods in Clinical Science, Psychological
Assessment and Testing, Abnormal Psychology, or evidence-based clinical interventions courses on disorders and topics within the candidate's
primary area of specialization (e.g., substance use disorders, mood disorders, trauma and related disorders, eating disorders, developmental
disorders, etc.).
Candidates should be committed to a career of excellence in teaching and service, including coordinating
degree requirements for the major, advising undergraduate students in academic and professional pursuits, and serving on departmental
committees (e.g., student awards, undergraduate curricular planning).
Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at
the time of the appointment, August 1, 2026, and undergraduate teaching experience. Preferred qualifications include training in
the clinical science model of clinical psychology with PCSAS or similar accreditation; instructor of record for undergraduate courses;
Clinical Psychology license or license eligible in the state of Indiana (HSPP or HSPP eligible); and supervision and/or clinical experience
in evidence-based services (e.g., intervention, assessment, implementation, dissemination). This will be a full-time non-tenure track,
faculty appointment beginning with a 3-year renewable appointment, with promotion opportunities to Associate Clinical Professor and then
Full Clinical Professor, based on demonstrated excellence in teaching and/or service.
Required Application Materials -
Please include all of the following :1. Cover Letter: including explanation of why you are interested in this position and how your
training and experience make you an ideal fit2. CV3. Graduate School Transcript (unofficial is sufficient)4. Teaching Statement: including
explanation of your teaching philosophy, examples of pedagogical strategies, and statement on how these relate to a clinical science
curriculum5. References: name, title, and contact information for three professional references
Supplemental (OPTIONAL) Application
Materials -
You may choose to include any of the following: 1. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: e.g., course
evaluations; peer teaching evaluation; formal course observation, etc.2. Example Syllabus3. Example Course Materials: e.g., representative
example lecture slides; lecture recording; and/or class assignments4. Research Statement5. Example Publication
Application
Deadline: For best consideration please submit your application by January 15, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the
position is filled.
How to Apply: applicants should apply online at
. Questions: Queries can be sent to Dr. Peter Finn, Search Committee Chair, ATTN: Clinical Science Search, Department of
Psychological and Brain Sciences, 1101 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-7007 or
[email protected] .
About Bloomington: Bloomington, Indiana is a university town with high quality of life. Bloomington is within a one-hour
drive of Indianapolis and a two-hour drive of two other major metropolitan centers. Bloomington also has a low cost of living relative to
entry-level faculty salaries. The campus is home to many thriving affinity groups and offers an exceptional selection of cultural,
educational, and recreational opportunities. Here (
g/index.html ), you will find contact information for a range of people with knowledge of the hiring process, as well as
department, campus, and general life in Bloomington, who have volunteered to be search advocates and are not on the search committee. If you
have questions that you may not feel comfortable bringing to the department chair or the members of the search committee, we encourage you
to reach out to these faculty.
Basic Qualifications Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in
Clinical Psychology at the time of the appointment, August 1, 2026, and undergraduate teaching experience.
Department
Contact for Questions Dr. Peter Finn, Search Committee Chair, ATTN: Clinical Science Search, Department of
Psychological and Brain Sciences, 1101 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-7007 or
[email protected] .
For Best Consideration Date: 01/15/2026
Expected Start Date: 08/01/2026
Posting Number IU-101413-2025
Job Tags
Full time, Internship, Local area,