"Assistant Professor of Psychology"

King’s College – Assistant Professor of Psychology

King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor with a focus on clinical or counseling psychology, beginning Fall 2026. A Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology, or a related field, should be earned prior to the start date. Strong ABD applicants will be considered.

We seek candidates who can deliver excellent teaching and meaningfully incorporate undergraduate students in practice-based research. The successful candidate will teach a range of upper-level courses in applied psychology, including Introduction to Counseling and Therapy, Psychopathology, Health Psychology, and Psychological Assessment, as well as Introduction to Psychology in the College’s Core Curriculum and courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The teaching load is 12 credits per semester (fall and spring). Faculty are also expected to engage in service, scholarship, and advisement of undergraduate students. Establishing and maintaining a high-quality research program that involves undergraduate students is also expected.

To apply, submit the following in a single file to careers@kings.edu: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, brief research statement (that identifies how undergraduates may be incorporated into research or practice), and names and contact information of three professional references. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

King’s College is a Catholic institution of higher education animated and guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross. King’s pursues excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship through a rigorous core curriculum, major programs across the liberal arts and sciences, nationally accredited professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and personal attention to student formation in a nurturing community. The College is located in downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from people of traditionally under-represented groups. Further information about King’s can be found at www.kings.edu. EOE.