Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Penn State Behrend invites applications for a tenure-track position as assistant professor of clinical psychology to begin in August 2024. We are seeking a colleague who envisions a career where both teaching and research are equally valued. The successful candidate will be someone who finds meaning from being in the classroom and providing high- quality, active learning experiences but who also wants to be a productive scholar with a programmatic line of research.

Responsibilities of the job include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of the candidate's expertise (typical teaching load is three courses per semester); supervising graduate internships and research; maintaining an active research agenda that engages undergraduate and graduate students; and advising students and providing service to the school, college, and University. Applicants must have completed an earned doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology, or a related field, by the appointment start date and teaching and research expertise in the field of clinical or counseling psychology. Licensure or license eligibility in Pennsylvania are required by appointment date.


Applicants may have the ability to engage in research in trauma-informed care and health/medical psychology; they may also be able to assist in graduate curriculum development.

To apply, please submit a cover letter expressing interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and names and contact information for three references. All materials must be uploaded at the time of application.

The Psychology program offers both a BA and a BS in psychology and an MA in Applied Clinical Psychology. It has laboratory space, including a sound attenuating chamber, individual testing rooms, small group rooms, and observation rooms. Other resources include an on-campus childcare center and affiliation with the Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research, and Evaluation. Technology and inter-library loan resources are excellent; internal funds are available for scholarly activity.

Penn State Behrend, is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. Situated on a beautiful, wooded 854-acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S. arboretum, we have four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and Science); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business and technology park. With 5,000 students in resident instruction and online in college programs offered through Penn State World Campus, we uniquely blend the atmosphere and focus on teaching of a small college with access to the academic, research, and professional development resources of a Big 10, R1 University. Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life experience engaging with business, industry, and community partners. We seek faculty members who share our commitment to both teaching and scholarship, to the holistic development of students, and to principles of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness.

Erie, Pennsylvania is a metropolitan area of more than a quarter million people located on the southern shores of Lake Erie, two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The area's economy reflects a mix of educational, medical, industrial, tourism, and service activity; the region is home to five colleges and universities in the region, including Penn State Behrend. Northwestern Pennsylvania offers abundant cultural, sports, and recreational opportunities with four seasons of adventure. Summers feature miles of beaches, a range of lake sports, and festivals every weekend, and the winters are made for skiing, skating, and more. It's easy to get around, housing is affordable, and the cost of living is modest. Erie offers relaxed, comfortable living.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Review of applications will begin on immediately and will continue until the position is filled.


Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-Erie-The-Behrend-College/Assistant-Professor-of-Clinical-Psychology_REQ_0000047469-1

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