Psychology, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Tenure Track

Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000

Benefit Information: Benefits-eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, wellness programs, and tuition benefits. Benefit eligibility varies based on employee classification and appointment.

The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2027. The Department of Psychology currently has 35 faculty (24 tenured or tenure-track and 11 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 underrepresented and underserved populations. For more information about the department, please visit its website at https://www.luc.edu/psychology/

We welcome candidates with strong research and teaching profiles whose scholarship advances an understanding of psychological functioning and its correlations. We are open to all areas of expertise; however, candidates who study child/developmental psychopathology; pediatric psychology; lifespan neuropsychology/neuropsychological assessment; or responses to stress, trauma, and adversity are especially encouraged to apply. This search will complement the expertise of a vibrant faculty in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on training outstanding researchers, teachers and clinicians.

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.

This position involves teaching courses that significantly contribute to the PhD program in Clinical Psychology, including Multivariate Statistics, Neuropsychology, Neuropsychological Assessment, and Advanced Therapy, as well as undergraduate courses that may include Psychopathology, Research Methods, or Advanced Statistics. The successful candidate will pursue a strong program of scholarship and engage in service at the department level or above.

Candidates for the position will have a PhD in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Science at the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in research and teaching, obtaining external funding and student mentorship. The candidate 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 or Clinical Science at the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in research and teaching, obtaining external funding and student mentorship. The candidate 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.

Applicants 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 and experience; (5) a statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching, scholarship, and 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 submit their letters).

Please direct inquiries to:

Amy Bohnert, PhD
Search Committee Chair

Graduate Program Director, Clinical Psychology
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 November 15th, 2026 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. Loyola is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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