The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for three (3) Visiting Assistant Professors, Clinical Psychology in the new Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology program to begin July 1, 2026. We are seeking dynamic colleagues committed to excellence in teaching, clinical training, and mentoring doctoral students within a scholar-practitioner model.
As an inaugural faculty member, you will play an integral role in:
- Helping shape the program’s vision and future direction
- Teaching graduate-level courses aligned with APA-accreditation standards
- Advising students throughout their academic journey in both clinical and dissertation related activities
- Providing clinical training and supervision
See this job advertisement for more information related to the positions and details about applying.
Why UNLV?
- UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting, Carnegie R1 research university with about 32,000 students and 3,000 faculty and staff. Ranked as the third most ethnically diverse campus in the nation, it serves more than 20,000 students from underrepresented groups and is designated as both an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander–Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). UNLV is dedicated to inclusive excellence, innovative research, and community partnerships. The university spans a 332-acre main campus and two satellite locations in Southern Nevada. Learn more at unlv.edu.
Why Las Vegas?
- Beyond Las Vegas’ renowned entertainment, the city offers diverse neighborhoods with strong community networks, a growing arts and culinary scene anchored by the downtown Arts District and the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, and an array of museums, festivals, and cultural events that celebrate its vibrant, multicultural population. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor recreation from Red Rock Canyon hikes to nearby skiing at Mount Charleston, botanical gardens, walking trails, desert wildlife exhibits, and interactive museums celebrating the area’s history and ecology at The Springs Preserve. Weekend getaways to national parks such as Zion, the Grand Canyon, and Southern California are just a short drive away. The city and surrounding region are family-friendly with affordable housing, no state income tax, abundant parks and recreation centers, and a broad range of extracurricular activities for children. The region’s expanding healthcare, education, and technology sectors create ample professional opportunities for partners or spouses, making Las Vegas an inviting and sustainable place to live and work.
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