Description

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 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 in August 2026.

Source of Funds
State

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must possess an earned doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.  ABD candidates will be considered, but the doctorate is required by the contract start date in August 2026. 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 undergraduate courses in Psychopathology, Theories of Personality, Research Design & Statistics, and/or Foundations of Psychology; actual course assignments may vary depending on departmental needs
Ability to teach graduate courses in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy and/or Personality Assessment and other graduate-level Clinical Psychology program content; actual course assignments may vary depending on departmental needs and may include Multicultural Counseling and Psychotherapy
Ability to teach online courses
Demonstrated interest in teaching and working with students from diverse backgrounds
Interest in engaging students in research and experiential learning
Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarship
Commitment to departmental and university collegiality through engagement in service activities
SIUE is committed to diversity and inclusivity and seeks candidates who can contribute, through their interest, research, teaching, or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Application Instructions

Please submit a letter of application which includes contact information for three references, vitae, and statements of teaching and research interests.  Files will be considered complete when 2 letters (3 preferred) of recommendation have also been received.

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Eunyoe Ro, Search Chair, ero@siue.edu

Application Deadline

For optimal consideration in a first pool of applicants, all application materials must be received by the end of the business day on December 10, 2025. A second pool of applicants may be reviewed after this date if the position is not filled from the first pool of applicants.

Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.

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

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a premier metropolitan university located on the bluffs of the Mississippi River just 22 miles east of St. Louis, MO. SIUE offers over 12,000 culturally diverse students and a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email CareerInfo@siue.edu. 

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Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. To view the job posting and apply, please visit https://apply.interfolio.com/176941

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.