About the role
Position Summary
The Department of Psychology at Oklahoma City University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level beginning in Fall 2027. While the area of specialty is open, candidates with expertise in adult mental health—particularly gerontology, substance use disorders, or rural mental health—are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose teaching, research, or clinical interests complement and enhance the existing areas of expertise within the department and contribute to the breadth and strength of the program.
Primary responsibilities include teaching graduate courses in our PsyD program in Clinical Psychology, which achieved APA accreditation with contingency status, supervising graduate student research capstone projects, and providing clinical supervision. There may also be opportunities to contribute to the undergraduate psychology program. As a member of the faculty, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of scholarship and contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program and demonstrate a strong commitment to the evidence-based practice of psychology. Candidates should provide evidence of excellence in teaching with experience supporting graduate student development through research, clinical training, and/or professional supervision. Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills are essential. Candidates must be licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in the State of Oklahoma, subject to applicable state requirements. Experience teaching, supervising, or serving in a faculty role within an APA-accredited clinical psychology program is preferred.
Oklahoma City University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive academic community that reflects the student population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups in higher education.
The Petree College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma City University is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, clinical training, and service, and seeks faculty who will contribute to these core mission areas within a collaborative academic environment.
The Petree College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma City University
The Petree College of Arts and Sciences embraces the value of a liberal arts education and prepares students in all disciplines to think critically, creatively, and ethically. Our students are challenged to become servant leaders through an education that engages them to become socially and ecologically responsible citizens in our world. Through rigorous coursework taught by excellent faculty, the Petree College is committed to an education that is relevant, socially engaged, and life-transforming. The faculty and staff of Petree College are not only concerned about preparing students for careers. More importantly, we want to prepare you for life. We hope that you will join us to participate in an education that will make a difference for you and for the world.
About Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City University was founded in 1904 and is a coeducational, urban, private university located in the Uptown district of Oklahoma City. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Oklahoma City University is the only Oklahoma institution listed in the top tier of the regional, master's-level university category by U.S. News and World Report magazine.
Employee Benefits
The faculty of OCU are afforded a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to fit the needs of you and your family. Benefits offered include health (medical, dental and vision) insurance, flexible spending accounts, university paid life insurance, university paid long-term disability insurance, retirement plans, and tuition remission for employees and qualifying dependents who wish to take classes or pursue a degree at OCU.
Procedure for Submitting Applications
Submit a cover letter, CV, 3 references, unofficial transcripts, and a statement that addresses teaching philosophy, research, and clinical interests.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Contact for Additional Questions Search Chair:
Melissa Hakman, Ph.D. Professor/Chair of Psychology; mhakman@okcu.edu
Diversity Advocate: Yi Shao, Professor of Psychology, yshao@okcu.edu