Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Clinical​/Counseling Psychology Winchester, VA

Overview

Shenandoah University’s Department of Psychology is accepting applications for a lecturer or assistant professor. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia. This position will begin in the Fall of 2026.

• Teach a 4–4 load with courses such as Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Counseling, Research Methods, and other courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. As part of the teaching load each semester, supervise and teach our Field Placement and Professional Development course, which involves overseeing current placement sites and developing new, community-based experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Provide academic advising for psychology majors.

• Expertise in clinical or counseling psychology; passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Strong commitment to student learning, experiential education, and collaborative departmental growth.
• On-campus, in-person presence is required.

Shenandoah University is a private, non-profit institution located 70 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. The university is dedicated to fostering diversity within its community and curriculum. The Psychology Department maintains a strong student-centered focus, emphasizing academic success and personal growth within an increasingly diverse student body.

The main campus, situated in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, offers access to scenic rural landscapes, mountains, and rivers, with abundant opportunities for outdoor activities throughout all four seasons. Its proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore also provides convenient access to cultural events and urban amenities.