Assistant Professor - Educational Psychlogy

Western Connecticut State University School of Professional Studies Department of Educational Psychology Assistant Professor (Educational Psychology) Tenure Track – Academic Year 2026 - 2027

Western Connecticut State University’s School of Professional Studies is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Department of Educational Psychology.

WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.

The School of Professional Studies is comprised of six departments: Education, Education Psychology, Health Promotion & Exercise Science, Justice & Law Administration, Nursing and Social Work. Undergraduate degrees are offered in each of these professional fields, as well as Master's degrees in Homeland Security, Nursing and Education & Education Psychology and Doctoral degrees in Education and Nursing. The Department of

Education

• Psychology is one of the signature departments at WCSU and offers the following degrees in professional fields: a BS in Elementary

Education

• Interdisciplinary Major, BS in Secondary Education, MS in

Education

• Option in Curriculum, MS in School Counseling, MS in Clinical Mental Health, MS in Applied Behavior Analysis, and an Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership. Programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP) and NEASC. For more information, visit the university website.

• Position Summary: Position available at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT. Teach both clinical mental health and school counseling courses in the counselor education program. Responsible for engagement in appropriate service, engagement with scholarly activity including research and grant writing, and collaboration with colleagues to conduct program evaluations, CACREP accreditation activities and field placement of students. Serve on department, university and program committees.

• WCSU’s small classes allow for student-based teaching and learning and project-based activities. Standard teaching load is 24-credits per academic year (12 credits) per semester.

• Qualifications: Doctorate in counselor education and supervision or a closely related field.

• Salary & Benefits: The hiring salary range is $80,713– $86,231 and is commensurate upon candidates' experience. Western offers a comprehensive benefits package. There are grant opportunities to support research and conference attendance.

• Applications: Interested applicants must submit a letter of application, which outlines interest in, and qualifications for, the position; areas of teaching expertise and experience, areas of service and/or leadership, research interests, and a statement of teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vita; and the names and contact information for three professional references who can comment on the applicant's teaching, scholarship, and professionalism.

• All materials should be submitted as PDF files.

• Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer