Assistant Professor of Psychology: Clinical or Counseling

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The Psychology Department at Bucknell University invites applications for an assistant level, tenure-track faculty position in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, starting in August 2027. We seek an outstanding scholar-educator with a commitment and interest in teaching a diverse population of undergraduates, integrating high-impact educational experiences into courses, and a strong or promising record of scholarship.  

The successful candidate will teach five courses per year, develop a strong body of scholarship in their field of specialization related to Clinical or Counseling Psychology, and participate in service activities at the departmental, college, and university levels, as well as the wider academic community. They will maintain an active research program that involves mentoring undergraduates and generates peer-reviewed publications.  

As part of the five-course per year teaching load, the successful candidate will be expected to teach one ‘foundational’ class (PSYC100 Introductory, PSYC215 Statistics, or PSYC216 General Research Methods) as well as  PSYC210 Psychopathology, an advanced research methods seminar, and an advanced seminar in the candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to offer courses that contribute to the college core curriculum, such as Foundation seminars or Integrated Perspectives courses, and, if interested, to supervise Master's degree students in Experimental Psychology.  

A Ph.D. or PsyD degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology is required by the start of the appointment. We welcome candidates who demonstrate excellence in reflective multicultural and inclusive teaching practices and who display a strong commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching. 

Applicants should submit: 

• A cover letter 
• A C.V. 
• A statement of teaching philosophy addressing the applicant’s commitment to undergraduate teaching 
• A brief description of your preparation to teach the classes described above and evidence of teaching effectiveness (course evaluations) or promise 
• A research plan outlining the applicant’s intentions for scholarly work at Bucknell, including how that work would incorporate undergraduate students
• Later in the review process, applicants may be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references, so that confidential letters of recommendation may be obtained.

For additional information and to apply, please go to Bucknell’s career site, careers.bucknell.edu.  Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.  

Contact J. T. Ptacek, search committee chair, ptacek@bucknell.edu, 570-577-1694, for more information. Visit www.departments.bucknell.edu/psychology for more information about the department.
 

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship in accordance with University policy. At this time, the University is only able to provide H-1B visa sponsorship for candidates currently residing in the U.S. with a valid, transferable visa status (e.g. H-1B, F-1, J-1). Bucknell is not currently in a position to initiate new H-1B petitions for candidates residing abroad

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Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.