Psychology Faculty

Wingate University’s Department of Psychology seeks to hire a new colleague in 2021 for Fall 2022.

The position is full-time and security track.

Job Summary:

Wingate University’s Department of Psychology seeks a candidate with strong interest and ability in undergraduate teaching for a full-time, security-track position as an Assistant Professor with a focus in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, or mental health counseling. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling and a record of undergraduate teaching experience. Evidence of scholarly potential is also preferred. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and historically underrepresented groups. Recent graduates and ABD applicants are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to balance excellence in teaching 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester with other responsibilities. Courses will include general psychology, counseling courses, and assessment; other courses will be determined by the department’s needs and appointee’s specialties. Service responsibilities will include student advising and mentoring, departmental service, and committee service under Wingate University’s governance structure.

Start date would be August, 2022.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach general psychology
• Teach advanced psychology elective courses in counseling, psychopathologies, psychotherapy, and assessment among others
• Develop courses in the appointee’s specialty area
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate students

Qualifications and Experience:

• Earned PhD in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling or a related field.
• Experience teaching psychological assessment and counseling courses at the undergraduate level.
• Ability to teach assessment, counseling theories, counseling techniques, multicultural counseling, and group counseling is preferred.
• Experience with face-to-face delivery of courses is preferred.
• Evidence of scholarly promise

To apply, submit the following to Dr. Patrick Young, Search Committee Chair. Send all documents in one .pdf file to Ms. Candy Long at: clong@wingate.edu and Human Resources at careers@wingate.edu:

1) a letter of application with documented professional experience and reasons for interest in the position, 2) current curriculum vitae, 3) names and full contact information including email addresses for three professional references (letters not required at this time), 4) unofficial transcripts, and 5) a teaching philosophy that includes a statement of principles and vision regarding matters of campus inclusion and equity.  

Official review of candidates will begin October 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.