Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology

University of Scranton

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 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.

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology

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Education

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• The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

• 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. For questions about this position, contact the Department Chair, Dr. Bryan Burnham.

• Education Requirements

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

• Open Date

• 10/06/2026

• Close Date

• Open Until Filled

• Yes

• Posting Details

• Posting Number

• F00624P

• Special Instructions to Applicants

• Review of applications will begin on December 1, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 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

• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• 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