Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology Job Village of Port Chester New York USA,Education / Teaching

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Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

Job no: 493431
Work type: Faculty (Tenure track)
Location: Chester
Categories: Faculty

Widener University is currently seeking applications for an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology - Tenure Track in the College of Health and Human Services, to start in the Fall of 2027. This ten-month position is a core faculty position in our graduate level Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program.

We are a generalist clinical program and our faculty represents a diverse array of theoretical orientations. We encourage applications from candidates representing any theoretical orientations who, in addition to their areas of individual scholarly/clinical specialty, can teach core courses in a generalist clinical psychology curriculum (e.g., foundational courses, statistics/research methods, intervention, assessment, diversity and multicultural theory). All candidates should be prepared to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as how this understanding is woven into their work.

DUTIES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to) Essential duties:

Teaching:
Teach 4 courses per year in doctoral level clinical psychology program, chair 2-4 dissertations per year and serve as dissertation committee member for 3-4 students per year; provide advising/mentorship to students.
Scholarship:
Engage in scholarly work related to area(s) of interest, and demonstrate scholarship through presentations and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Service:
Attend and participate in faculty meetings; serve in faculty governance/committee work as assigned/elected at the program, College, and University level; participate in unit admissions reviews; provide service to the profession via membership in professional organizations and participation in professional/community-based service activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required)

Required:

Psy.

D. or Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology. ABD candidates may be considered if the doctoral degree will be completed by August 2027.
Demonstrated commitment to graduate education.
PA license as a psychologist. Supervision toward licensure can be provided to qualified applicants who have completed all other Pennsylvania requirements for licensure as a psychologist.
Clear evidence of scholarly potential. Position is not limited by area of research specialization.
Evidence of clear integration of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into clinical work, research, and/or teaching.

Preferred:

Teaching experience in Psychology in higher education.
Experience providing clinical supervision.

Qualified candidates must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered. Candidate review will remain open until position filled, although priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only those selected to interview will be contacted.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by…