What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology position at Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Position Available: Nine-month, full-time, Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology with a clinical emphasis. Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and University President and approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).
General Information: Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a state-assisted regional institution in the Regional University System of Oklahoma and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The student population is approximately 2,100 students. Located in Alva, Oklahoma, and with additional campus locations in Enid and Woodward, the university is a center of activity for the region.
With a presence at the Alva, Enid, and Woodward campus locations via in-person and remote course offerings, the Department of Psychology is well-positioned to serve students from rural northwest Oklahoma. NWOSU prides itself on making programs and degrees accessible to a broad student base of traditional, returning, and first-generation students. NWOSU and the Department of Psychology hold numerous partnerships with professional entities in the region, benefitting undergraduate students, graduate students, professionals seeking licensure, and the surrounding communities. We seek experienced and motivated applicants with a professional demeanor who can continue to leverage and build upon these partnerships to help grow NWOSU and the Department of Psychology.
Available: August 2026
Job Summary: The successful candidate will be based at either the Alva or Enid campus location, teaching courses on-site in counselor education and mental health counseling. We seek applicants with a commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduates as well as developing counselors-in-training pursuing masters’ degrees and/or professional licensure(s).
Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate should be prepared to teach at least four classes in psychology per semester, with summer school teaching opportunities available but not required. Full-time positions include an expectation of committee participation and student-advisement beginning the second year of employment. Teaching responsibilities include teaching a range of undergraduate and graduate-level courses including integrated courses related to mental health and addictions counseling specialty areas. The faculty member will collaborate with other faculty members on ongoing program and curriculum development. Supervision responsibilities include observing and mentoring graduate candidates in local public schools and mental health agencies, and providing group and/or triadic supervision as needed. Advising responsibilities include mentoring MCP (master of counseling psychology) candidates and meeting with prospective students.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program; research interests or professional experience in evidence-based, culturally responsive interventions; CACREP or MPCAC accreditation expertise; ability to contribute to program assessment, accreditation processes, and curriculum development; experience and/or training in online curriculum design and delivery; active involvement or willingness to engage in professional counseling organizations (e.g., American Counseling Association or state affiliates); knowledge of ethical standards and legal issues in counseling (e.g., familiarity with American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Oklahoma licensure laws); and experience providing clinical supervision, or eligibility/training to provide supervision to practicum/internship students.
Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate in counselor education or commitment to obtain a doctorate in counselor education (preferably from a CACREP- or MPCAC-accredited program) OR doctoral degree in a related field; licensed/certified or eligible to be licensed in Oklahoma as a Licensed Professional Counselor, or certified or eligible to be certified as a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC), or actively pursuing licensure; experience teaching students with diverse learning needs or demonstrated understanding of working with diverse populations; experience teaching in higher education (online, hybrid, or face-to-face), or demonstrated potential for effective teaching; ability to teach core counseling courses (e.g., techniques, ethics, practicum/internship); and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Preliminary individual interviews will be held via videoconference.
Send information to (electronic submissions preferred):
Dr. Steven Maier
Dean of Faculty
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Email: sjmaier@nwosu.edu
Application Process: Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vita that includes contact information for at least three (3) professional references, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement, the NWOSU application for faculty (https://www.nwosu.edu/uploads//exempt-employee-app-fillable.pdf), and academic transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application; official transcripts will be required before appointment. Email submission of application materials as PDF attachments is preferred.
Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community.