About Job

Department

Psychology

Overview

The Department of Psychology at Ursinus College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology to begin Fall 2026. License-eligible candidates with interdisciplinary interests and/or experience working with individuals from underrepresented communities are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Psychology Department is made up of seven full-time faculty members, whose interests span diverse areas of inquiry, including neuroscience, clinical, developmental, health, and social psychology. The Psychology Department is particularly interested in candidates who can further enrich the curriculum and contribute to experiential learning opportunities for our majors as part of APEX at Ursinus College (Applied. Professional. Experiential).

The Ursinus College faculty is a diverse community of teacher-scholars dedicated to providing transformative experiences for a diverse student body in a highly reflective process embedded in our core curriculum. We seek applicants who demonstrate a meaningful commitment to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students.

The College provides strong support for faculty research involving students in numerous ways, including start-up funds, pre-tenure leaves, and internal grants. Numerous grants from NIH, NSF, and HHMI also support faculty-student research collaborations. An example is the College-wide Summer Fellows Program, which provides stipends, supply money, and housing for approximately 70-80 students. Faculty mentors of Summer Fellows also receive stipends.

Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities include both introductory and advanced courses in clinical psychology and their area of expertise, supervising student research and honors theses, and contributing to the campus-wide first year Common Intellectual Experience course. We are seeking scholar-practitioners who are passionate about undergraduate education at a selective liberal arts college and creating applied, professional, and/or experiential opportunities for undergraduate students as part of APEX at Ursinus College. The ideal candidate will have the potential for developing a research or professional program that fully involves and engages undergraduate students. The candidate will be expected to engage in campus-wide service and continuing education to stay current in the field.

Requirements and Qualifications

Ph.D. or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology is required by the August 2026 start date for a tenure-track position. Teaching experience strongly preferred.

Anticipated Start Date

Fall 2026

Application

Applications must be submitted through this link: apply A complete application includes a cover letter with describes (1) commitment to, philosophy of, and previous experiences with undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting, (2) a research or professional program that will ideally involve undergraduate collaborators, and (3) experience and/or commitment to supporting an inclusive community. Attach letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts and provide the names and contact information for three references through link. Documentation can also be sent to psychology@ursinus.edu.

Applications received by October 15, 2025 will receive full consideration. Requests for letters of recommendations will follow after initial review.

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students.

Ursinus is an EEO employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.