FA27-030: Assistant Professor of Psychology

at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Oct 12, 2026

Hiring Unit

School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior, Department of Psychology

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Job Description/Responsibilities

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor-Psychology position. Preferred applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching of clinical child and school psychology courses both in-person and online. The department seeks a strong scholar who can add to the diversity of research interests among our faculty and contribute to our collegial and student-focused department. Responsibilities will also include advising graduate students, chairing theses, supervising student research, and serving on departmental, school, and university committees.

To learn more about the department, visit us online at: https://www.siue.edu/education/psychology/

The Department of Psychology seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty. SIUE is committed to diversity to achieve domestic and international peace, social justice, and the development of full human potential. Integral to this commitment, the School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior strives for a student body and a workforce that manifests diversity. Applicants who embody diversity of race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or sexual identity are encouraged to apply.

Terms of Appointment

Full-time, continuing 9-month tenure-track position. Summer appointment is contingent upon availability of funds and enrollment. Beginning date of appointment is August 2027.

For more information about employment benefits and policies, visit: Faculty Employment Benefits

Source of funds

State

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for this position must possess an earned doctorate in School Psychology. ABD candidates will be considered, but the doctorate is required by the contract start date in August 2027. Evidence of, or potential for, successful undergraduate and graduate teaching, service at all levels of the university, and high-quality research is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach graduate courses in Seminar in School Psychology, Cognitive Assessment, Behavioral and Emotional Assessment, Counseling and Psychotherapy, Crisis Intervention and other graduate-level Clinical Child and School Psychology program content; actual course assignments may vary depending on departmental needs and may include Multicultural Issues in Schoo
  
  
  
  Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
  
  

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