Assistant Professor of Psychology: Clinical or Counseling

Bucknell University’s Psychology Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, beginning August 2027.

About the Role

The successful candidate will join a department committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, scholarship, and service. We seek a scholar-educator who integrates high-impact educational experiences into courses and maintains an active research program that mentors undergraduates and produces peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per year, including:
  • One foundational class (PSYC 100 Introductory Psychology, PSYC 215 Statistics, or PSYC 216 General Research Methods)
  • PSYC 210 Psychopathology
  • An advanced research methods seminar
  • An advanced seminar in the candidate’s area of expertise
• Develop and sustain a strong body of scholarship in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Mentor undergraduate students in research and maintain a research program that generates peer-reviewed publications
• Participate in service activities at the departmental, college, and university levels, as well as the wider academic community
• Contribute to the college core curriculum through Foundation seminars or Integrated Perspectives courses (optional)
• Supervise Master’s degree students in Experimental Psychology (optional)

Requirements

• Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (required by the start of the appointment)
• Demonstrated excellence in reflective, multicultural, and inclusive teaching practices
• Strong or promising record of scholarship in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary research and teaching

Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae (C.V.)
• A statement of teaching philosophy addressing commitment to undergraduate teaching
• A brief description of preparation to teach the specified courses, including evidence of teaching effectiveness or promise (e.g., course evaluations)
• A research plan outlining scholarly intentions at Bucknell, including how undergraduate students will be incorporated

Later in the review process, applicants may be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role
• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• 10% employer contribution to retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Tuition remission for employees, spouses/spousal equivalents, and children (eligibility varies by employment status)
• Credit for prior full-time benefits-eligible employment at other higher education institutions toward waiting periods
• Employee wellness program with incentives
• Parental leave, employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and other campus benefits

Additional Information

Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For questions, contact J. T. Ptacek, search committee chair, at ptacek@bucknell.edu or 570-577-1694. Visit the Psychology Department website for more information.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship in accordance with University policy. Currently, Bucknell can only sponsor H-1B visas for candidates residing in the U.S. with a valid, transferable visa status (e.g., H-1B, F-1, J-1). New H-1B petitions for candidates residing abroad are not being initiated at this time.