Psychology, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Tenure Track

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology beginning Fall 2026. The Department of Psychology currently has 36 faculty (24 tenured or tenure-track and 12 non-tenure track) and offers rigorous, empirically grounded training in psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. At the undergraduate level, our department serves 1,200 undergraduate psychology majors plus more than 600 neuroscience majors. At the graduate level, we offer specialized training in applied social, clinical, and developmental psychology. The Department of Psychology is dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from under-represented and under-served populations. For more information about the department, please visit our website at https://www.luc.edu/psychology/about/welcome/.

We welcome candidates with strong research and teaching profiles whose scholarship advances an understanding of psychological functioning and its correlates. We are open to all areas of expertise that complement the existing faculty; however, candidates whose program of research utilizes advanced statistical methods and focuses on: (a) individual's responses.to stress, trauma, and adversity or (b) clinical neuropsychology and/or neuropsychological assessment are especially encouraged to apply.

This search is part of a College-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are prepared to contribute to a culture of inclusion, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

Candidates for the position will have a PhD in Clinical Psychology at the time of appointment. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the potential for excellence in research and teaching and have a record of (or clear potential for) distinguished scholarship, grant-funded research, and student mentorship. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to mentor and support students from diverse backgrounds and must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

Candidates for the position will have a PhD in Clinical Psychology at the time of appointment. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the potential for excellence in research and teaching and have a record of (or clear potential for) distinguished scholarship, grant-funded research, and student mentorship. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to mentor and support students from diverse backgrounds and must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances.

Candidates should submit to www.careers.luc.edu (1) a letter of interest; (2) a current Curriculum Vitae; (3) a statement outlining the applicant's research agenda; (4) a statement on teaching philosophy, (5) a statement addressing past of potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching, scholarship, or service and (6) the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to provide their letters). Candidates may also upload additional materials related to teaching excellence and samples of scholarly publications.

Please direct inquiries to:

Search Committee Chair

Director of Clinical Training
Department of Psychology
Loyola University Chicago

1032 W. Sheridan Road
Chicago, Illinois 60660

abohner@luc.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before December 12, 2025, will receive full consideration.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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