What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Psychology Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position at Arizona State University?
The School of Interdisciplinary Forensics (SIF) in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (New College) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible tenured or tenure-eligible faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in forensic psychology/psychology and law. Salary and rank are based on qualifications at hire. The anticipated start date is August 2027.
The faculty member will be a core member of ASU’s Law and Behavioral Science group, an interdisciplinary collective of psychological scientists engaged in research that addresses current and emerging issues facing the legal system in its broadest sense. Information about our Law and Behavioral Science group—including faculty, research labs, academic programs, and events—can be found at https://lbs.asu.edu/.
Law and Behavioral Science faculty may participate in university-wide graduate programs. Thus, the successful candidate will join the faculty in SIF and have opportunities to collaborate with faculty across ASU, including colleagues in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Department of Psychology, and other behavioral science units. These collaborations will support the continued development of interdisciplinary academic programs and research initiatives in forensic psychology and psychology and law.
The area of specialization is open within psychological science applied to law or the legal system. We are, however, especially interested in candidates with expertise in clinical forensic psychology, correctional psychology, or police psychology. Within clinical forensic psychology, expertise in the assessment of people involved in the criminal legal system—including competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, violence or recidivism risk, forensic neuropsychological assessment, and related forms of forensic clinical evaluation—is particularly desirable. Because this is a tenured or tenure-eligible faculty appointment, candidates with clinical or applied expertise must also demonstrate a strong program of empirical research, with a research record and agenda consistent with appointment to the tenure-track faculty of a research university.
About The School
SIF bridges science, law, and justice, offering a unique approach to forensic education. The School has strengths in the psychological sciences (including social, clinical, and developmental psychology), the natural sciences (including anthropology, biology, chemistry, entomology, and genetics), and information technology (including cybersecurity and digital forensics). We integrate a wide array of disciplines, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of science and technology in the legal system. With a focus on real-world applications and ethical considerations, SIF prepares students for careers that require scientific and technical expertise and a commitment to improving the administration of justice.
About The New College Of Interdisciplinary Arts And Sciences
At ASU’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, we take pride in breaking down disciplinary barriers, cultivating an environment where innovative research flourishes. Our faculty are not just educators; they are trailblazers in their fields, consistently expanding the frontiers of knowledge. We invite you to join this dynamic community, where you will lead and engage in pioneering projects that redefine academic excellence.
Our interdisciplinary approach offers you unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth. By joining our faculty, you’re not just advancing your career; you’re shaping the future of education and research in meaningful ways. You’ll be empowered to innovate and address complex global challenges, all while preparing the next generation of leaders. We are committed to supporting and guiding you throughout your academic journey, ensuring that your contributions are impactful and transformative. For more information visit us at https://newcollege.asu.edu/.
New College is located on ASU’s West Valley campus, blending a liberal arts and science education with 21st-century workforce preparation and a learning hub for students of all ages and backgrounds supporting the rapid growth of its surrounding 14 communities. Integrating modern amenities with the natural beauty of outdoor spaces, the West Valley campus offers over 125 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across business, engineering, education, and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.
About Arizona State University
Arizona State University, ranked the No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 11 years in succession, has forged the model for a New American University. Year after year, ASU ranks at or near the top of the list in areas that matter. ASU is a comprehensive public research institution, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. ASU operates on the principles that learning is a personal and original journey for each student; that they thrive on experience and that the process of discovery cannot be bound by traditional academic disciplines. Through innovation and a commitment to accessibility, ASU has drawn pioneering researchers to its faculty even as it expands opportunities for qualified students, attracting some of the highest-quality students from all 50 states and more than 130 nations. To learn more about ASU, visit http://www.asu.edu.
All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the ASU Charter, which reads:
ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.
Successful candidates will demonstrate throughout their materials how their research, teaching, and service will contribute to the fulfillment of this charter.
Essential Functions Of The Position
The faculty member will be a core member of ASU’s Law and Behavioral Science group, an interdisciplinary collective of psychological scientists engaged in research that addresses current and emerging issues facing the legal system in its broadest sense. Information about our Law and Behavioral Science group—including faculty, research labs, academic programs, and events—can be found at https://lbs.asu.edu/.
Law and Behavioral Science faculty may participate in university-wide graduate programs. Thus, the successful candidate will join the faculty in SIF and have opportunities to collaborate with faculty across ASU, including colleagues in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Department of Psychology, and other behavioral science units. These collaborations will support the continued development of interdisciplinary academic programs and research initiatives in forensic psychology and psychology and law.
The area of specialization is open within psychological science applied to law or the legal system. We are, however, especially interested in candidates with expertise in clinical forensic psychology, correctional psychology, or police psychology. Within clinical forensic psychology, expertise in the assessment of people involved in the criminal legal system—including competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, violence or recidivism risk, forensic neuropsychological assessment, and related forms of forensic clinical evaluation—is particularly desirable. Because this is a tenured or tenure-eligible faculty appointment, candidates with clinical or applied expertise must also demonstrate a strong program of empirical research, with a research record and agenda consistent with appointment to the tenure-track faculty of a research university.
About The School
SIF bridges science, law, and justice, offering a unique approach to forensic education. The School has strengths in the psychological sciences (including social, clinical, and developmental psychology), the natural sciences (including anthropology, biology, chemistry, entomology, and genetics), and information technology (including cybersecurity and digital forensics). We integrate a wide array of disciplines, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of science and technology in the legal system. With a focus on real-world applications and ethical considerations, SIF prepares students for careers that require scientific and technical expertise and a commitment to improving the administration of justice.
About The New College Of Interdisciplinary Arts And Sciences
At ASU’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, we take pride in breaking down disciplinary barriers, cultivating an environment where innovative research flourishes. Our faculty are not just educators; they are trailblazers in their fields, consistently expanding the frontiers of knowledge. We invite you to join this dynamic community, where you will lead and engage in pioneering projects that redefine academic excellence.
Our interdisciplinary approach offers you unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth. By joining our faculty, you’re not just advancing your career; you’re shaping the future of education and research in meaningful ways. You’ll be empowered to innovate and address complex global challenges, all while preparing the next generation of leaders. We are committed to supporting and guiding you throughout your academic journey, ensuring that your contributions are impactful and transformative. For more information visit us at https://newcollege.asu.edu/.
New College is located on ASU’s West Valley campus, blending a liberal arts and science education with 21st-century workforce preparation and a learning hub for students of all ages and backgrounds supporting the rapid growth of its surrounding 14 communities. Integrating modern amenities with the natural beauty of outdoor spaces, the West Valley campus offers over 125 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across business, engineering, education, and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.
About Arizona State University
Arizona State University, ranked the No. 1 “Most Innovative School” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 11 years in succession, has forged the model for a New American University. Year after year, ASU ranks at or near the top of the list in areas that matter. ASU is a comprehensive public research institution, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. ASU operates on the principles that learning is a personal and original journey for each student; that they thrive on experience and that the process of discovery cannot be bound by traditional academic disciplines. Through innovation and a commitment to accessibility, ASU has drawn pioneering researchers to its faculty even as it expands opportunities for qualified students, attracting some of the highest-quality students from all 50 states and more than 130 nations. To learn more about ASU, visit http://www.asu.edu.
All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the ASU Charter, which reads:
ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.
Successful candidates will demonstrate throughout their materials how their research, teaching, and service will contribute to the fulfillment of this charter.
Essential Functions Of The Position
- Establish and sustain a vigorous program of research.
- Seek external research funding appropriate to the candidate’s research program.
- Create and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats.
- Contribute to program curricula, program development, and, as appropriate, to university-wide efforts to train clinical behavioral scientists.
- Develop research, educational, and professional collaborations with justice-system partners, as appropriate to the candidate’s expertise, such as courts (including the Arizona Supreme Court and Administrative Office of the Courts), law enforcement agencies, correctional systems, and behavioral health organizations.
- Prepare course syllabi, lectures, learning exercises, exams, and other course materials, and grade assignments and assessments.
- Develop, maintain, and update course materials as appropriate to the field and modality.
- Maintain regular availability to students and support student success, including holding office hours weekly.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research and professional development.
- Contribute meaningful service to the School, College, University, profession, and community.
- Engage in regular professional development and foster collegiality throughout the organization.
- Attend faculty, unit, and committee meetings per unit expectations.
- A Ph.D., Psy.D., or other appropriate terminal degree in psychology or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated expertise in the application of behavioral science to law or the legal system.
- For appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, a record of teaching, research, and service that merits appointment at the corresponding rank with tenure at Arizona State University.
- Significant experience in forensic clinical assessment or treatment, correctional psychology, police psychology, or related areas of forensic psychological practice.
- A strong record of high-quality empirical, peer-reviewed scholarship in forensic psychology and/or psychology and law, with evidence of an active research agenda commensurate with career stage.
- A successful record of seeking or securing external research funding commensurate with career stage.
- Experience teaching and/or supervising students in forensic psychology, psychological assessment, or the intersection of behavioral science and law.
- Evidence of successful course development and teaching effectiveness commensurate with the candidate’s rank, as demonstrated by student evaluations, syllabi, peer observations, annual performance evaluations, or similar materials.
- Experience collaborating with justice-system partners such as law enforcement, courts, correctional systems, behavioral health organizations, or forensic hospitals.
- Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with students from a wide variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including first-generation college students.
- Demonstrated excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- For clinically oriented candidates, expertise in forensic psychological assessment or intervention in judicial, law enforcement, or correctional settings, including one or more of the following areas: competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, violence or recidivism risk assessment, forensic neuropsychological assessment, fitness-for-duty evaluations, correctional counseling and rehabilitation, or related areas.
- For clinically oriented candidates, current licensure in Arizona as a behavioral science clinician or eligibility for such licensure; board certification in an applicable forensic specialty, including ABPP, ABPN, ABCSW, NOFSW, the National Association of Forensic Counselors, or qualifications that would support pursuit of applicable certification.