Assistant Professor of Psychology

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Salary

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Location

Springfield, MA

Job Type

Academic Faculty - 9 months

Job Number

00462

Department

Psychology

Opening Date

11/11/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Springfield College's Department of Psychology invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position Assistant Professor of Psychology, with specialization in counseling or clinical psychology. The Psychology Department, housed in the School of Arts and Sciences, is a vibrant department that includes a large undergraduate major, and a Counseling Psychology Psy.D. program. This position will primarily support the APA-accredited Counseling Psychology PsyD program, though the candidate should expect to teach for the highly-enrolled undergraduate program as well. The expected teaching and supervision load is the equivalent of 12 credits each semester. Courses to be taught may include: Group Counseling; Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Counseling; Qualitative Research Methods; undergraduate Abnormal Psychology and Practicum and Doctoral Supervision, in addition to advising, mentoring, and departmental service.

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics Philosophy - the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. Springfield College offers over 40 undergraduate and 14 graduate areas of study. It is world renowned as the birthplace of basketball. Springfield College is consistently ranked in the top tier in its category - Master's-North Region - in the "America's Best Colleges" issue of U.S. News & World Report. For more information, please visit the College's homepage at www.springfieldcollege.edu.

Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

Qualifications

Successful candidates should anticipate having earned a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology by May 2027. The College is seeking applicants with a record of research publication and scholarly achievement, and demonstrated inclusive excellence in teaching and advising students at the graduate level. Prospective applicants with experience mentoring graduate student research are encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will begin after the priority deadline of December 15, 2026 and continue until filled. To complete the application process, applicants will need to submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, and the names and contact information for 3-5 professional references. In addition, please include evidence of teaching effectiveness; this may include: a summary of teaching evaluations, a teaching observation letter from a faculty supervisor, and/or a teaching portfolio (Upload as Additional Documents).

At Springfield College we offer competitive and generous benefit options for employees and their families.

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• Tuition exchange program for dependents
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Paid Sick Leave Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with a generous college match
• Medical, Dental and Vision plan(s)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care expenses and dependent care)
• Life and accident insurance plans
• Long-term disability
• Optional voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness benefits and programs
• Free use of our state-of-the-art Wellness Center

Part-time employees earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick leave.

To learn more about our Benefit Package, visit our Human Resources page.

Employer Springfield College

Address 263 Alden Street

Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109

Phone 413-748-5678

Website http://www.springfield.edu