VP Area: Arts & Sciences

Department: Arts & Sciences

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Eligibility:  Yes

The Department of Psychology at Oklahoma City University invites applications for a non-tenure-track clinical faculty position beginning in Fall 2026. The area of specialty is open; however, candidates with expertise in adult mental health—particularly in gerontology, substance use disorders, or rural mental health—are encouraged to apply. 

Primary responsibilities include teaching graduate courses in our APA-accredited, contingency status PsyD program in Clinical Psychology, supervising graduate student research, and providing clinical supervision. There may also be opportunities to contribute to the undergraduate psychology program. This position offers a multi-year initial appointment, renewable upon successful performance reviews. 

Qualifications 

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program and demonstrate a strong commitment to the evidence-based practice of psychology. Candidates should have a record of teaching excellence at the university level, as well as experience mentoring graduate students in clinical training and research. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Candidates should be licensed or license eligible (pending state specific requirements) as a psychologist in the State of Oklahoma. Previous experience working within an APA-accredited program is preferred. 

OCU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer which serves a diverse student body and is committed to the same in the hiring process. As such, we seek to recruit and retain faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. Qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

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