Assistant Professor - Department of Psychology
About the role
Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services. The Lehman College Department of Psychology invites applications for one or more full-time, tenure-track faculty members at the Assistant Professor rank. We encourage candidates to apply whose research is in any area of Clinical or Counseling Psychology. The start date is August 2027. Successful candidates must have a strong record of research and publication and a commitment both to seeking external funding and to undergraduate teaching. Applications will be reviewed beginning September 30, 2026; the position remains open until filled.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an active research program.
- Seek external funding for research.
- Teach undergraduate classes in their area of expertise.
- Mentor undergraduate students in research.
- Advise students.
- Provide service to the department, school, college, and university (e.g., committee, administrative, supervisory).
- Some in-person teaching is expected; some evening teaching may be needed.
Requirements
- PhD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a related field.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and communication.