Psychology Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall | I02441

Psychology Assistant Professor | Tenure Track Fall 2026 | I02441

The Psychology Program is seeking a full-time tenure‑track faculty member beginning August 2026 at the rank of Assistant Professor. The program is located in the College of Health Professions and offers undergraduate education in diverse health and mental health pathways. The department values interdisciplinary research, inclusive student engagement, and a commitment to service to diverse populations.

The successful candidate will have a 4/4 undergraduate teaching load that may include Introduction to Psychology, Personality, Abnormal Psychology, Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence, Psychopathology of Adulthood, Clinical Psychology, Psychological Testing, Theories of Counseling, Field Placement and Community Service Internship, and other courses as assigned. Faculty members are encouraged to align teaching, research, and service activities with their interests and professional goals.

Interdisciplinary collaboration and partnership opportunities are available at the department, college, university, and community levels.

Required documents include a cover letter addressing how the job qualifications and requirements of the position are met, a statement describing how the applicant’s teaching, research, and/or service demonstrate a commitment to diverse populations, a curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy (including evidence of teaching effectiveness if available), unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Up to three selected reprints/preprints may be uploaded using the “Other Documents” tab.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 26, 2026. Official transcripts are required for employment.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (peer reviews, student evaluations, honors and awards, etc.)
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Other Document
• Research Philosophy
• Research Plan

• Doctoral degree in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D.) required; ABD applications are encouraged; the Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D. must be completed by August 1, 2026.
• Ability to establish an active research program and commitment to mentoring undergraduate students in research.
• Commitment to the education of diverse populations.
• Demonstrated service to department and university.
• Experience implementing APA‑style writing across the curriculum.
• On‑campus interview, research presentation, and teaching demonstration on a topic area chosen by the search committee required.

• University‑level teaching experience, especially for face‑to‑face classes and formal training in higher education teaching.
• Specific experience teaching the courses listed under responsibilities.
• Graduate‑level coursework in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Experience or knowledge related to interprofessional education preparing undergraduate students for future careers in the health and/or mental health care fields.

Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 Background Check, Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check, and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and university policies.

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