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The Psychology Department at the State University of New York at Old Westbury seeks a candidate for a tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall
Candidates with a strong interest in the interaction of social environmental forces with individual psychological function, clinical neuropsychology, clinical work with diverse populations, and community-based prevention and intervention programs are especially encouraged to apply.
Experience with a variety of approaches to prevention and treatment of mental health issues is desirable.
New York State licensure is a plus.
Candidates will be expected to teach core courses, including "Foundations in Clinical Psychology", "Counseling Psychology", and "Peer Support & Community Mental Health" as well as other courses in the clinical/mental health curriculum.
Candidates will also be expected to contribute to the core courses in the major, including the research methods sequence. In addition to teaching duties, the candidate will be expected to participate in service activities including, but not limited to, advising students, committee responsibilities, program assessment, and curriculum development.
The Psychology Department is the largest major at the college, offering a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Psychology and a Master of Science (M.S) degree in Mental Health Counseling, and is committed to faculty diversity and to the historic mission of the College to advance social justice, civic engagement, and sustainability.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates applying for this position must have completed all the requirements for and earned their Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field by August
2026.
The area of specialization must be in clinical psychology or a closely related field.
A strong commitment to their own active research program.
A strong commitment to teaching/mentoring diverse student populations at the undergraduate level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience teaching in an institution of higher education to a student body that is diverse in terms of racial, ethnic, multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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