"Assistant Professor - Clinical Psychology"

Assistant Professor - Clinical Psychology

Company: SUNY Old Westbury

Category: Psychology

Type: Full-Time

The Psychology Department at the State University of New York at Old Westbury seeks a candidate for a tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2026. We are seeking candidates with a concentration in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or a closely related field. Candidates with a strong interest in the interaction of social environmental forces with individual psychological function, clinical neuropsychology, clinical work with diverse populations, and community-based prevention and intervention programs are especially encouraged to apply. Experience with a variety of approaches to prevention and treatment of mental health issues is desirable. New York State licensure is a plus. Candidates will be expected to teach core courses, including "Foundations in Clinical Psychology", "Counseling Psychology", and "Peer Support & Community Mental Health" as well as other courses in the clinical/mental health curriculum. Candidates will also be expected to contribute to the core courses in the major, including the research methods sequence. In addition to teaching duties, the candidate will be expected to participate in service activities including, but not limited to, advising students, committee responsibilities, program assessment, and curriculum development.

The Psychology Department is the largest major at the college, offering a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Psychology and a Master of Science (M.S) degree in Mental Health Counseling, and is committed to faculty diversity and to the historic mission of the College to advance social justice, civic engagement, and sustainability.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates applying for this position must have completed all the requirements for and earned their Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field by August 2026.
• The area of specialization must be in clinical psychology or a closely related field.
• A strong commitment to their own active research program.
• A strong commitment to teaching/mentoring diverse student populations at the undergraduate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching in an institution of higher education to a student body that is diverse in terms of racial, ethnic, multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Additional Information:

Salary range: $59,899.00 - $75,000.00 (plus $4,000.00 location pay) commensurate with education and experience

Comprehensive benefits package: Link

Position Type: Faculty

Official Budget Title: Assistant Professor (10 months)

Campus Title: Assistant Professor

Department: Psychology

FTE: Full-time

Negotiating Unit: UUP

Salary Grade: NSA5

FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online:

1. letter of application,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. statement of teaching philosophy,
4. statement of research interest,
5. copies of recently completed research papers,
6. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three references and,
7. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: January 31, 2026 Review of applications to begin January 1, 2026.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.