"Assistant Professor - Psychology, Counseling, & Criminology"

Assistant Professor - Psychology, Counseling, & Criminology

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic university in a culturally rich section of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, it is one of the 17 member institutions of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education. Carlow is recognized for educating traditional students and adult learners for a lifetime of ethical leadership and service.

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Carlow University’s Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Criminology Department seeks an educator to assume the faculty role in their graduate psychology programs including the Master of Arts in psychology and the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.). This is a full-time, tenure-track position (9 months, with summer work available as overload credits) that is located on the Oakland campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This position will begin on August 15, 2026. Academic rank is Assistant Professor and starting salary is commensurate with educational and clinical experience, as well as license eligibility as a psychologist in the state of Pennsylvania.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strong candidates will be able to:

• Teach three graduate courses in the fall and spring semesters (6 courses total per year)
• Show developing expertise in three or more of the following areas: a) forensic psychology, (b) research methods, (c) statistics, (d) intellectual assessment, (e)psychological theories, (f) ethics & professionalism in psychology, and/or (g) psychological treatment and diagnosis.
• Assume leadership roles within the department within 2-3 years after hire start date.
• Guide student research projects such as doctoral dissertations and master’s-level research teams and thesis projects.
• Display excellence in teaching across graduate psychology programs.
• Demonstrate a history of clinical therapy experiences with a wide array of clients
• Share a deep commitment to effective teaching, developing innovative courses, and mentoring graduate level psychology students.

MINIMUM RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Some evidence of teaching skills, with a preference for those with at least three years of graduate psychology teaching experience.
• At least three years of clinical experience as a psychology practitioner. Doctoral level practica and internships may be considered to fulfill this requirement.
• Some evidence of independent research or the capacity to conduct such research.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be licensed as a psychologist in the state of PA or be able to show evidence that they can become licensed as a psychologist by the end of their first year of service (May 2027).

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