Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology Non-Discrimination Statement

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University Mission

The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision of Saint Ignatius Loyola, a tradition of excellence, and a commitment to the common good. The University is a community dedicated to the formation of students, and to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life.

Department Psychology Job Purpose

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Immigration sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

The University of Scranton Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in clinical psychology beginning in August 2027.

Essential Duties

The successful applicant will conduct research, mentor students, and teach clinically focused courses including but not limited to psychopathology and courses in their area of expertise. Specialty area is open, but with a preference for child clinical, health, or clinical neuropsychology. The Department can furnish supervision toward psychology licensure, if desired.

The University of Scranton is an AAUP unionized faculty. We are in northeastern Pennsylvania, in the rolling foothills of the Pocono Mountains. Scranton is a small city with a vibrant cultural community, just a two-hour drive from New York City and Philadelphia.

For further information about the Psychology Department, visit our web page at http://scranton.edu/academics/cas/psychology/ For questions about this position, contact the Department Chair, Dr. Bryan Burnham (bryan.burnham@scranton.edu; 570-941-6687).

Additional Skills Required Minimum Education Requirements

Applicants should have a PhD, PsyD, or ABD in clinical, school, or counseling psychology from an APA- or PCSAS-accredited program.

Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements Preferred Qualifications Years of Experience Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 9 Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Tenure Track Is this posting collecting references?

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F00624P Open Date 10/06/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin on December 1, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com Applicants must submit a cover letter, research statement, representative publications, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching quality (e.g., teaching evaluations), and a statement that indicates their commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and how this informs their pedagogy. Three letters of recommendation will be requested from finalists.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Graduate Transcripts
• Evidence of Teaching Quality
• Selected Publication(s)
• Research Statement
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Optional Documents

• Other Document