Postdoctoral Fellow for Sport Psychology

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program, completion of an APA-accredited internship prior to the fellowship start date. Demonstration of completed dissertation by end of spring semester that precedes the start date is required for consideration of applications.

A successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, clinical experience with young adults, competency serving a diverse client population, and desire to work within a multidisciplinary team. Preference will be given to candidates with clinical experience working with young adults/college students. Experience working with collegiate athletes and athletic departments is not required.

The Counseling and Psychological Services Center ( CAPS) at the University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking applicants for a 12-month, full-time postdoctoral fellowship embedded within Charlotte Athletics to begin in early August 2026.

The postdoctoral fellowship is designed for an individual who is seeking licensure and is interested in advanced training in providing mental health and sport performance services to collegiate student-athletes. The primary responsibilities of the Fellow include individual therapy, intake interviews, crisis intervention, and outreach and consultation to student-athletes, coaches, and athletic staff.

The postdoc will gain specialized experience and training in team and individual sport performance; providing consultation and outreach on clinical/wellness topic areas specific to student-athletes; and consult with Charlotte coaches, staff, sports medicine colleagues, and student-athletes regarding student behavior, mental health, performance enhancement, counseling and education.

Fellows receive weekly clinical supervision, participate in weekly didactic training support, and attend a monthly postdoc professional development seminar.

Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program and completion of an APA-accredited internship prior to the fellowship start date. Demonstration of a completed dissertation by the end of spring semester 2026 is required for consideration of applications.

For additional information, contact Dr. Shar'Dane Smith at ssmit571@charlotte.edu.

A letter of interest, current vita, and two letters of recommendation must be attaches to your application.

As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.