Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology, Tenure Track

The University of Scranton Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in clinical psychology beginning in August 2021. This search is part of a broader cluster hiring approach, which will contribute to the development of Black Studies at the University. 

Applicants should have a PhD, PsyD, or ABD in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program, an APA-accredited internship, dedicated to undergraduate teaching, and be prepared to teach abnormal psychology, psychological testing, and a course in their area of expertise. Research interests could include mental health disparities or the health of minority populations. The Department can furnish supervision toward psychology licensure, if desired.

The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding.  All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/jesuit-tradition/index.shtml.

The University of Scranton embraces diversity and inclusion through its mission, Jesuit identity, strategic plans, community outreach programs, and numerous diversity programs.  The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from diverse candidates. Please see our website at https://www.scranton.edu/equity-diversity/ for our full non-discrimination statement.  

The University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the University; where the environment is welcoming, respectful of freedom of expression and dedicated to social justice, cultural competence and the value of diversity.  All applicants are required to provide a statement that indicates their commitment to diversity and inclusion and how this informs their pedagogy. 

Review of applications will begin on November 23, 2020. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com. Please submit a cover letter (which includes teaching experience and research statement), curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, diversity and inclusion statement, and evidence of teaching quality (e.g., teaching evaluations). Three letters of recommendation are also required. For further information about the Psychology Department, visit our web page at http://matrix.scranton.edu/academics/cas/psychology/.