Job Description

Position Title: Assistant Professor - Psychology (Tenure-track)

Department: Psychology

Reports To: Psychology Department Chair

Location: In-person (River Forest Campus)

Application: Open through December 13, 2024 or till filled

Position Summary:

Dominican University is seeking a full-time clinical psychologist to begin August 2025 who will contribute to our psychology major and our shared undergraduate neuroscience program. This is a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Ph.D. or ABD from an APA-approved graduate program required. The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach in our clinical psychology courses and will have the flexibility to teach other core courses within our curriculum and their own areas of interest. In addition, this person will pursue a research agenda that will accommodate undergraduate student participation and will share in the advising of students. Our university has a strong infrastructure for undergraduate research. Our location in the greater Chicago area provides abundant opportunities for research collaborations. The University is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive educational environment. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, and teaching philosophy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 21 credit hours per academic year.
• Advise students.
• Establish and sustain an undergraduate-focused research program.
• Contribute to the department and university's shared commitment to building a culturally diverse and inclusive educational environment.
• Share in administration and stewardship of the psychology department and its affiliated academic programs (contribute to shared tasks related to scheduling, advising affiliated student organizations, assessment plans, program review, recruitment events, our annual student awards ceremony, etc.).
• Contribute to the university community and work towards fulfilling the criteria laid out in the Dominican University faculty handbook for tenure and successful post-tenure review.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or ABD in clinical psychology from an APA-approved graduate program; if ABD expected, completion should be by the end of 2025.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of a commitment to inclusive teaching excellence.
• Evidence of the ability to establish and maintain a vibrant undergraduate-focused research program.
• Interest in dedicated engagement in liberal arts education, preferably with intellectual interests that align with Dominican University's mission to "Pursue truth, engage in compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world". 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to offer in-person classroom instruction at our established teaching load.
• Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Salary and FLSA Status

• FLSA Status: Exempt, full-time
• SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

About Dominican University

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.

Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families' level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.

Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit

Expectations for all Dominican Employees:

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.

Institutional Statement

Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and candidates from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at  [email protected] for assistance.

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