"Assistant Professor, Psychology (Tenure Track)"

The Department of Psychology at La Salle University is seeking applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position. The position begins in August 2026. The successful candidate will serve as a core faculty member in La Salle’s APA-accredited Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology. The position is a full-time, nine-month appointment with a standard teaching load of four courses per semester. Consistent with University practice, pre-tenure faculty are typically assigned a reduced teaching load of three courses per semester.

We welcome candidates whose experience in research, teaching, and service has prepared them to contribute to our program’s commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community. More information about La Salle’s Psy.D. program can be found at: https://www.lasalle.edu/doctor-of-psychology/.

La Salle University is a Lasallian Catholic university committed to the principle that all knowledge is practical and empowering, filled with the capacity to transform lives. Anchored in the living tradition of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and in association with a diverse and inclusive learning community, our mission is to educate the whole person by fostering a rigorous free search for truth. La Salle, in affirming the value of both liberal arts and professional studies, prepares students for the lifelong pursuit and exploration of wisdom, knowledge, and faith that lead to engaged and fulfilling lives marked by a commitment to the common good. The University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

• Teach assigned courses. The standard teaching load is four courses per semester; pre-tenure faculty are typically assigned a reduced teaching load of three courses per semester.
• Develop and sustain a program of research and/or scholarly activity appropriate to the discipline.
• Provide service to the department, college, and University, including participation on committees as appropriate to rank and experience.
• Chair and serve as a member of dissertation and other graduate committees.
• Advise students and participate in other activities that support the academic mission and functioning of the department, college, and University.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral program and APA-accredited internship in clinical psychology.
• Demonstrated teaching ability.
• Ability to mentor and advise students on research and dissertation work.
• Multicultural humility and commitment to ongoing work in multicultural responsiveness and competence.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.