Job Openings

We are currently searching for four Assistant Professor positions for next year. Please see below for job descriptions and links to apply.

Developmental Psychology (http://apply.interfolio.com/113503)

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY is seeking outstanding scientists to fill two full-time, Assistant Professor, tenure track positions in the area of Developmental Psychology beginning August 2023. The Department is seeking one candidate for each of the following areas of specialization: (1) cognitive development with a focus on infancy or childhood; and (2) inequality as related to developmental psychology, broadly defined (e.g., economic disparities, social inequalities, psychology of fairness or morality). Candidates are expected to have a strong background in and dedication to scholarly activity, and to interact well with colleagues and students. They are expected to establish a vigorous, high-quality research program, to be or have potential to be internationally-recognized in their field, and to attract and mentor high-quality graduate students. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in developmental psychology or closely related fields. Scholars with marginalized identities, including women, gender, and sexual minorities, racial and ethnic minorities, rural, first-generation, immigrant or non-U.S. scholars, scholars who experienced economic disadvantage, scholars with disabilities, and any other scholars underrepresented in psychology, are encouraged to apply.

The Department includes a strong Developmental Science cohort with expertise in cognitive development, social and emotional development, neurobiological development, and pediatric psychology. Candidates would also have access to the OSU Brain Initiative, https://tulsa.okstate.edu/braininitiative, a growing interdisciplinary neuroscience collaboration at OSU that includes fMRI research capabilities. The Psychology Department has a shared laboratory space with facilities and equipment to support faculty exploring genetic and endocrine contributions to behavior. Competitive salary and start-up funds are available.

The Department has 25 full-time faculty and offers Ph.D. degrees in experimental psychology and clinical psychology. The experimental program has concentrations in Developmental, Comparative-Neurobiological, Cognitive, and Social-Personality. The clinical program, continuously APA-accredited since 1971, is based on the clinical science model of training and is a member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science. The Department offers training to a diverse graduate and undergraduate student body (30% minority enrollment) of approximately 60 doctoral students and over 1000 undergraduate majors. The Department has faculty in Tulsa who teach and do research on the OSU-Tulsa campus. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Department website at http://psychology.okstate.edu.

Oklahoma State University, home of the Cowboys, is a top-ranked public land-grant research university, located in Stillwater, OK, approximately 70 miles from the major metropolitan areas of Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Among the most geographically diverse states, Oklahoma has 11 distinct ecological regions in its borders—more per square mile than in any other state – and is home to fifty-one state parks, six national parks or protected regions, two national protected forests or grasslands, and a network of wildlife preserves and conservation areas. There are currently thirty-nine recognized tribes with headquarters in Oklahoma and twenty-five Native American languages are still spoken here. See https://www.okhistory.org/research/tribalnations for more information. Stillwater is a smaller, welcoming city centered around the University, with approximately 50,000 full-time residents. Stillwater public schools were recently selected as one of the “100 Best Public School Systems in America,” and the city has excellent affordable housing. Faculty in the department also live in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

For full consideration, application materials must be received by October 1, 2022. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should include a cover letter, research and teaching statements, vita, reprints/preprints of representative research, and summary of course evaluations/evidence of teaching excellence. The application portfolio, compiled as a single PDF file, should be uploaded to the application portal at http://apply.interfolio.com/113503. In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via email to Dr. Jennifer Byrd-Craven, Chair, Developmental Psychology Search Committee at psychologysearch@okstate.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Byrd-Craven at this same email address or (405) 744-2914.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu.

Pediatric Psychology (http://apply.interfolio.com/113500)

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY is inviting applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor tenure track position in Clinical Psychology beginning August 2023. We are looking to fill this position with an individual with training and expertise in Pediatric Psychology. Candidates must have received their doctoral degree from an APA or PCSAS accredited clinical psychology program and have completed an APA-approved clinical psychology internship. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in and dedication to scholarly activity, excellent teaching and mentoring, and to interact well with colleagues and students. They must also demonstrate the capacity to maintain a high-quality research program leading to scholarly productivity in the form of professional publications, presentations, and grantsmanship. Competitive salary and start-up funds are available.

Candidates will be expected to serve as a research mentor for doctoral students, to supervise undergraduate research, and to provide quality classroom instruction for both graduate and undergraduate courses. Typical teaching load is two courses per semester and clinical supervision counts in this load when assigned. We are seeking candidates with expertise in any aspect of pediatric psychology, such as coping with chronic health conditions, adherence, integrated primary care, cancer control or health promotion, among others. Applicants with interests in cultural issues in health or health disparities are especially encouraged to apply, as these are issues of special concern in the state of Oklahoma. Several of our current faculty maintain active research and training collaborations at both the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City and the OSU College of Medicine in Tulsa, offering rich opportunities for access to medical specialty populations and collaborations. Additionally, OSU Stillwater, OSU College of Medicine, and OSU Tulsa partnered to host the interdisciplinary OSU Brain Initiative ( https://tulsa.okstate.edu/braininitiative) in Tulsa, OK, where the most advanced MRI system in the state is located, OSU Biomedical Imaging Center at the Hardesty Center for Clinical Research and Neuroscience: https://osumedicine.com/resources/biomedical-imaging-center/. Several current faculty maintain active research and training collaborations at the Hardest Center for Clinical Research and Neuroscience, offering opportunities for access to medical specialty populations and collaborations.

The Department has 25 full-time faculty and offers PhDs in clinical psychology and experimental psychology. The clinical program, continuously APA-accredited since 1971 and PCSAS-accredited since 2018, is based on a clinical science model of training. The Department offers training to a diverse graduate and undergraduate student body (30% minority enrollment) of approximately 60 doctoral students and 1000 undergraduate majors. The Department is also home to the Center for Pediatric Psychology ( http://www.centerforpedpsych.com), reflecting OSU’s 30+year history of dedication to training clinical psychology graduate students wishing to specialize in the field of pediatric psychology. Specialty graduate training tracks are available in both pediatric psychology and clinical child psychology. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds and first-generation college students are encouraged to apply. All applicants are encouraged to visit the Department website at http://psychology.okstate.edu.

OSU is located in Stillwater, OK, an environmentally clean, safe, welcoming city of 50,000 located in north central Oklahoma, approximately 70 miles from both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Stillwater public schools were recently selected as one of the “100 Best Public School Systems in America,” and the city has excellent affordable housing.

The OSU Department of Psychology celebrates and promotes diversity, anti-racism, and inclusion in everything we do, including teaching, advocacy, and research. We have two independent, collaborative diversity committees. The Diversity Committee is composed of self-selected voluntary members of both faculty and graduate students. The Student Diversity Committee is composed of self-selected graduate students from both the Experimental and Clinical Psychology programs. For more information, see the department’s diversity website: https://psychology.okstate.edu/diversity/department-of-psychology-diversity-committee.

For full consideration, application materials must be received by October 1, 2022. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should include a cover letter, research and teaching statements, vita, reprints/preprints of representative research, and summary of course evaluations/evidence of teaching excellence. The application portfolio, compiled as a single PDF file, should be uploaded to the application portal at http://apply.interfolio.com/113500. In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via email to Larry Mullins, Ph.D., Chair, Pediatric Psychology Search Committee at clinicalpsychology@okstate.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Mullins at this same email address or (405) 744-6027.

Health Psychology/Behavior Medicine (https://apply.interfolio.com/113486)

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY is inviting applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor tenure track position in Clinical Psychology beginning August 2023. We are looking to fill this position with an individual with training and expertise in Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine. Candidates must have received their doctoral degree from an APA or PCSAS accredited clinical psychology program and have completed an APA-approved clinical psychology internship. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in and dedication to scholarly activity, excellent teaching and mentoring, and to interact well with colleagues and students. They must also demonstrate the capacity to maintain a high-quality research program leading to scholarly productivity in the form of professional publications, presentations, and grantsmanship. Competitive salary and start-up funds are available.

Candidates will be expected to serve as a research mentor for doctoral students, to supervise undergraduate research, and to provide quality classroom instruction for both graduate and undergraduate courses. Typical teaching load is two courses per semester and clinical supervision counts in this load when assigned. We are seeking candidates with expertise in health psychology, behavior medicine, or integrated primary care. Individuals with expertise in health promotion, obesity, tobacco, substance misuse, cancer control, cultural issues in health or health inequities are especially encouraged to apply as these are issues of special concern in the state of Oklahoma. Several current faculty maintain active research and training collaborations at both the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City and the OSU College of Medicine in Tulsa, offering opportunities for access to medical specialty populations and collaborations. Additionally, OSU Stillwater, OSU College of Medicine, and OSU Tulsa partnered to host the interdisciplinary OSU Brain Initiative ( https://tulsa.okstate.edu/braininitiative) in Tulsa, OK, where the most advanced MRI system in the state is located, OSU Biomedical Imaging Center at the Hardesty Center for Clinical Research and Neuroscience: https://osumedicine.com/resources/biomedical-imaging-center/. Several current faculty maintain active research and training collaborations at the Hardesty Center for Clinical Research and Neuroscience, offering opportunities for access to medical specialty populations and collaborations.

The Department has 25 full-time faculty and offers Ph.D.s in clinical psychology and experimental psychology. The clinical program, continuously APA-accredited since 1971 and PCSAS-accredited since 2018, is based on a clinical science model of training. The Department offers training to a diverse graduate and undergraduate student body (30% minority enrollment) of approximately 60 doctoral students and 1000 undergraduate majors. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds and first-generation college students are encouraged to apply. All applicants are encouraged to visit the Department website at http://psychology.okstate.edu.

For full consideration, application materials must be received by October 1, 2022. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should include a cover letter, research and teaching statements, vita, reprints/preprints of representative research, and summary of course evaluations/evidence of teaching excellence. The application portfolio, compiled as a single PDF file, should be uploaded to the application portal at https://apply.interfolio.com/113486. In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent via email to Stephanie N. Mullins-Sweatt, Ph.D., Chair, Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine Search Committee at clinicalpsychology@okstate.edu. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Mullins-Sweatt at this same email address or (405) 744-6027.