Psychology, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Tenure Track at Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Title:

Psychology, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Tenure Track

Position Title:

Psychology, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Tenure Track

Job Category:

University Faculty

Job Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Campus:

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Location Code:

PSYCHOLOGY (02119A)

Department Name:

PSYCHOLOGY

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? :

No

Duties and Responsibilities:

Salary Range: $85,000-$99,000
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 2025. The Department of Psychology offers rigorous, empirically grounded training in psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. At the undergraduate level, our programs provide a broad-based introduction to the field that is applicable to a wide variety of careers, and that forms a solid foundation for those who wish to pursue advanced study in various areas of specialization. At the graduate level, we offer specialized training in applied social, clinical, and developmental psychology. For more information about the department, please visit our website at https://www.luc.edu/psychology/about/welcome/.


We welcome candidates with research and clinical expertise in the examination of how individuals, families, and/or communities experience and respond to stress, trauma, and adversity (e.g., exposure to violence, oppression, discrimination, bias, racism). The successful candidate will have a culturally responsive approach to: A) research initiatives, B) mentorship practices of a diverse graduate student body, and C) clinical philosophy/orientation. See additional information below.


This search is part of a College-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are reflective of our diverse student body, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education. As a University that is situated in the world-class, multicultural City of Chicago and dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from underrepresented and underserved populations, we especially encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.


Preferred candidates will significantly contribute to the PhD program in clinical psychology and will teach a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses. The successful candidate will also demonstrate (a) an ability to maintain a vigorous, ongoing program of research and publication; (b) the potential to secure external grant funding to support that research; © an ability to contribute in a substantial way to the university's mission to promote social justice and equity; and (d) a clinically applied, culturally responsive, and theoretically integrative perspective to research and mentorship activities.

Qualifications:

Candidates for the position will have a PhD in Clinical Psychology and will be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Illinois, although candidates without interest in seeking licensure will be considered. 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, support, and potentially supervise students from diverse backgrounds. Experience working or conducting research in the specialty areas noted above is desirable. Candidates must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

Physical Demands:

None

Working Conditions:

None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

Candidates for the position will have a PhD in Clinical Psychology and will be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Illinois, although candidates without interest in seeking licensure will be considered. 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, support, and potentially supervise students from diverse backgrounds. Experience working or conducting research in the specialty areas noted above is desirable. Candidates must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

Open Date:

03/04/2025

Salary Range:

$85,000-$99,000

Additional Salary Information:

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates should submit to www.careers.luc.edu (1) a brief letter of interest; (2) a current Curriculum Vitae; (3) a statement outlining the applicant's research agenda; (4) a statement outlining teaching, mentorship, and clinical philosophy as relevant, illustrating their approach to working with a diverse student body. Applicants are welcome to discuss a range of topics, such as culturally responsive pedagogical approaches to teaching, mentorship, and supervision activities.


Applicants should also submit the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt from LUC).


Please direct inquiries to:



Broderick Sawyer, PhD

Search Committee Chair
Director of Clinical Training
Department of Psychology
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W. Sheridan Road
Chicago, Illinois 60660
bsawyer4@luc.edu


Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before March 31, 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.

About Loyola University Chicago:

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.


Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail,
click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's
Nondiscrimination Policy.

Quick Link for Posting:

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/31787

Job Number:

8500625

Organizational Location:

PROVOST

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

08/11/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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