Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor - Graduate School of Professional Psychology
About The Position
The Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) at the University of St. Thomas is seeking a tenure-track faculty member for the rank of Assistant Professor. This full-time, 9-month position begins September 1, 2027. The GSPP is committed to health equity, social justice, solidarity with underrepresented populations, and fostering a culture of belonging. Candidates with professional experience in assessment and intervention across the lifespan are particularly encouraged to apply. Expertise that complements existing curriculum or creates new student opportunities is welcomed. Teaching responsibilities may include courses in psychopathology, lifespan development, assessment and intervention, measurement, personality, trauma, health psychology, and geropsychology. The role supports a practitioner-scholar model, encouraging part-time consultation and clinical practice. Experience with accreditation, training, and administrative work is also valued. The GSPP, part of the Morrison Family College of Health, trains practitioner-scholars who integrate science with practice, think systemically, and provide ethical, inclusive, and culturally sensitive services. The GSPP is dedicated to a supportive learning environment that values diversity in all its forms.
Requirements
- Earned a doctoral degree (PsyD, PhD) (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree) from an APA-accredited Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or School Psychology program or from a related discipline; alternatively, ABD will be considered.
- A completed doctorate is preferred, but applicants who will complete their degree by September 2027 will be considered.
- Commitment to mentor, advise, and teach graduate students in both a practitioner-oriented MA Program and an APA-accredited practitioner-scholar doctoral program in Counseling Psychology.
- Be willing to attend on-campus meetings and events on a regular basis.
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience in assessment and intervention across the lifespan.
- Expertise that complements existing curriculum and creates new opportunities for students.
- Previous experience with accreditation processes, training, and other administrative work is also valued.
- Commitment to the mission of the college, which centers on health equity and social justice, being in solidarity with underrepresented and marginalized populations, and creating a culture of belonging.
- Commitment to teaching a student body with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.
Responsibilities
- Teach and advise MA and PsyD students
- Supervise doctoral dissertations
- Engage in scholarship and service at the school, university, and community levels.
Benefits
- Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
- A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision options
- Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
