Job Details

Overview

Old Dominion University invites applicants for a Lecturer of Psychology to begin in Fall 2026. This is a 10-month, annual, non-tenure-track appointment. This faculty member will be responsible for:

• Administrative support to the clinical Ph.D. program and its initiatives;
• Oversight of clinical Ph.D. students who are being directly supervised in external practicum sites;
• Cultivation of external practicum sites in the Hampton Roads community;
• Teaching graduate courses in the clinical PhD program and/or undergraduate courses in the Department of Psychology to support the ODU teaching mission;
• Assisting with program initiatives to reduce mental health care disparities in the community.

There is no direct clinical supervision of doctoral students expected for this position, but indirect support and oversight of students in external practicum sites is a critical part of the role. There are also no research requirements for this position, although there may be opportunities for research collaboration within the department.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or a closely related field by the position start date.
2. Applicants at the Associate Professor level must document substantial teaching, clinical, and/or administrative experience sufficient to warrant the rank of Clinical Associate Professor at ODU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience with community engagement for developing or delivering clinical services and teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Preference will also be given to those who are licensed or license eligible as psychologists in the Commonwealth of Virginia by fall 2026.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit to apply and attach the following with their online application:

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
3. Contact Information for Professional References
4. A statement of teaching philosophy.

Review of applications will begin on October 01, 2025. The position will remain open until it is filled. Inquiries regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Kristin Heron, Chair of the Clinical Health Psychology Assistant Professor Search Committee, via e-mail at ...@odu.edu.

About ODU

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginias forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginias economy.

About the Department

The Department of Psychology is in the College of Sciences and includes 30 full-time faculty members, approximately 1,200 undergraduate majors, and 60 students in our graduate programs. The department offers a terminal M.S. and Ph.D. concentrations in Health Psychology, Human Factors, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The department also participates in the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology, an APA approved program. Faculty research is currently funded by NIH, NSF, SAMHSA, NASA, and other entities. Areas of research collaboration among faculty in the Psychology Department include health, diversity, and technology. For more information about the department, visit

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Higher Education