Assistant Professor of Psychology - Clinical or Counseling

Augustana University • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Augustana University (Sioux Falls, SD) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology with expertise in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a related area, to begin Fall 2026. A doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a related area is expected by the position start date. The Psychology Department at Augustana University is a very collegial and supportive team of six full-time faculty members whose expertise span counseling, educational, social, cognitive, and developmental psychology and neuroscience. Psychology is popular among AU students as a major and as a minor. Students majoring in Psychology have the opportunity to graduate with an emphasis in counseling/clinical psychology, which incorporates a hands-on practicum experience at one of many locations in Sioux Falls, or with an emphasis in research, which includes a semester doing directed research in a faculty member’s lab and may include completing a culminating independent honors project. The Psychology Department faculty strongly value the liberal arts and value interdisciplinary connections in teaching and research. We contribute courses to interdisciplinary programs and minors including Neuroscience; Children & Youth; Aging Studies; Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies; and Genetic Counseling.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a related area expected by the position start date.
• Passion for excellent undergraduate teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mentoring undergraduate students.
• Active research program that can engage students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Psychopathology and at least one other course related to specific area(s) of expertise.
• Teach at least one course from the list: General Psychology, Lifespan Human Development, First Year Seminar, Statistics, or Research Methods.
• Mentor undergraduate students in research and serve as academic and career advisors.
• Engage in an active and productive research program.

Benefits

• Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Excellent fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree