Kent State

Job Title

Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo

Job Details

Job no: 986160

Work type: Faculty

Location: Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Categories: Full-time

Basic Function

Kent State University’s Department of Psychological Sciences is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Psychology to begin Fall 2027.

Duties / Essential Functions

Faculty will be expected to develop a productive research program, pursue extramural funding, direct theses and dissertations, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and training.

Minimum Qualifications

An earned (or expected) doctorate in Psychology. For clinical applicants, the Ph.D. must come from an APA accredited program, and the applicant should plan to pursue licensure and contribute to clinical supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

We are most interested in candidates with expertise in Clinical Psychology. Priority will be given to candidates whose research complements existing strengths in the department and who engage in interdisciplinary research and scholarship in either of two cross-cutting themes: 1) developmental processes broadly construed with a particular emphasis on childhood, adolescence, and emerging adulthood, or 2) social or biological processes underlying physical / mental health and behavior.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Light work—Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Additional Information

The Department of Psychological Sciences is a highly productive, collaborative research environment that values scholarly productivity and grantsmanship. The faculty is internationally recognized for their research, and the department is ranked by NSF as one of the “Top 100 Psychology Faculties” in federal research expenditures. The Department is home to 20 tenure-track faculty with active research labs, and the graduate program offers PhDs in Clinical Psychology and Psychological Science. Specializations in the Clinical Psychology PhD program include Clinical Health and Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. The Kent State University Student Life Study (https://www.kent.edu/student-life-study), which is enrolling and following 10,000 undergraduates to generate a comprehensive understanding of modern-day college life, including mental, physical, academic, and social health outcomes, is led by faculty in the Department of Psychological Sciences. Further information about the Department of Psychological Sciences can be found at https://www.kent.edu/psychology.

Required Background

Must pass a security check.

Diversity Statement

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Health & Safety

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free http://www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

Advertised & Applications Close

Advertised: August 20, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: September 21, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time