Job Duties
Job Description
The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts at Norfolk State University invites applications for multiple tenure-track 9-month Assistant or Associate Professors to begin fall 2026. We are seeking dynamic and innovative individuals with a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and training of doctoral students. The ideal candidate will contribute to our department’s mission by advancing knowledge in psychology, mentoring graduate students, and teaching graduate and undergraduate-level courses. Additional clinically focused responsibilities may be possible, and some support for licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of Virginia may be available for the individual(s) hired. Commit to serving as a role model who actively engages with the students, Department, University and community at large to contribute to upholding a standard of excellence for our NSU Spartan Community. We are particularly interested in candidates who maintain a vested interest in fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive environment for students and colleagues. A Review of applications will begin on January 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities
The successful candidates must be able to teach and mentor students in the PhD program in Clinical Psychology, have a demonstrated record or strong potential of developing and maintaining an active and independent research program in psychology, teach doctoral, master’s and undergraduate psychology courses as assigned by the department chair, supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research and clinical training, chairing and serving on theses/dissertation committees, contribute to the academic development and success of the Department and University, participate in Departmental, College, and University service activities, and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive environment for students and colleagues.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field in psychology (e.g., Cognitive, Biological, Affective, Developmental).
2. Expertise in one or more areas of clinical psychology or related areas of psychology (e.g., assessment, psychotherapy, mental health, clinical interventions, quantitative research, cognition, affect, etc.).
3. Ability to supervise and mentor graduate students in research and clinical training.
4. Demonstrate strong evidence of research.
Additional Considerations
1. Evidence of teaching experience at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
2. Potential for developing an independent and externally funded research program.
3. Experience with interdisciplinary collaborations.
4. Specialization in areas closely related to clinical psychology and communities that have traditionally been underserved.
5. Experience in graduate teaching of psychology courses in developmental, affective, personality assessment, biological/cognitive bases of behavior and/or empirically supported therapies.
6. For clinical faculty, licensed or license-eligible in Virginia (commitment to completing this requirement within 1 year of hire needed but not required at time of hire).
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Candidates should submit:
1. State of Virginia application.
2. A cover letter of interest outlining research agenda and teaching interests, professional
experience, and strengths that will aid in the growth and development of the program.
3. Current Curriculum Vitae.
4. Research statement inclusive of recent accomplishments and targeted plan for projected research.
5. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however, official transcripts are required of finalists).
6. Three letters of reference.
Some requirements must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: Emailed material is not accepted.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.