The Department of Behavioral Sciences at Drury University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position in Psychology. The appointment will be made at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or Instructor, depending on the successful candidate's academic credentials and licensure status. Candidates should have expertise in clinical psychology or a related discipline. The start date is August 2027.
Clinical Assistant Professor: Candidates must have a doctoral, specialist (Ed. S.), or master's degree in clinical, counseling, or school psychology from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Current, active licensure is required.
Instructor: Candidates must have a master's or doctoral degree in psychology with expertise in clinical psychology or a related discipline.
The department is interdisciplinary and offers undergraduate degrees in Clinical and Behavioral Neuroscience, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, and Sociology. The successful candidate will contribute to an interdisciplinary undergraduate program and may teach introductory psychology, positive psychology, psychopathology, psychological tests and measurement, and/or other related courses.
The teaching load is 21 credit hours per academic year for a Clinical Assistant Professor and 24 credit hours per academic year for an Instructor. The successful candidate will receive the same consideration for faculty development funds as tenure-track and tenured faculty.
Applications should include a letter of interest addressing the candidate's qualifications, a current curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy statement, and official transcripts. Three letters of recommendation are also required.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applications and letters of recommendation should be sent to Search Committee Chair Dr. Callie Gibson, c/o Lori Sechler, at [contact details available in the full listing].
Drury University has a long record of effective engagement and activism in the Ozarks. Founded in 1873, the University is located in Springfield, Missouri, the center of a metropolitan area exceeding 500,000 in population. Additional information about Drury University and the Department of Behavioral Sciences can be found at https://www.drury.edu/.
