The department of Psychology at St. Lawrence University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical or Counseling Psychology to begin August 2026. We are a collegial department committed to high-impact, innovative teaching, active scholarship, and meaningful student engagement. We seek a colleague who shares our passion for undergraduate education in a liberal arts setting. The successful candidate will regularly teach Abnormal Psychology as well as an upper-level seminar course in Counseling and/or Clinical Psychology. Additional teaching opportunities may include Introductory Psychology or upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The standard teaching load is three courses per semester. Salary range $73,000 - $79,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined by education, experience, and other factors protected by law.

Sponsorship of undergraduate research projects is expected; opportunities for course release may be earned through this mentorship (https://www.stlawu.edu/offices/psychology/student-research). Interested candidates may also have an opportunity to teach in the university’s First Year Program, our residential living/learning program (https://www.stlawu.edu/offices/first-year-program). Additionally, numerous other opportunities exist to mentor undergraduates, both within and outside the department, including working with students in the CSTEP and McNair Scholars programs (https://www.stlawu.edu/offices/cstep-and-mcnair).

The successful candidate will join a department of 10 full-time faculty members and two academic support people who are passionate about supporting our liberal arts curriculum through varied and inclusive pedagogies and scholarly pursuits. Approximately 65-85 students choose to declare a psychology major each year. We also co-sponsor a Neuroscience Major with our Biology Department. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates with more advanced experience will be considered with adjustments to salary commensurate with education, experience, and other factors protected by law.

Interested applicants must apply online at https://employment.stlawu.edu/postings/4394, uploading all required materials which are defined in the “special instructions to applicant” section.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  Candidates may contact the search chair, Dr. Elyssa Twedt (etwedt@stlawu.edu), with any questions related to the search.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the finalist successfully passing a background (including criminal records) check.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have their Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or a related field, by August 15, 2026, but ABD candidates will be considered. We also welcome applications from candidates with a Psy.D. or Ed.D. whose experience and interests align with the position and the needs of our undergraduate students. A demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and an active scholarly agenda are required.

Licensure and engagement in clinical work are not required for this position.

About St. Lawrence University

Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University is a private, independent liberal arts institution of about 2,000 students located in Canton, NY. The educational opportunities at St. Lawrence inspire students and prepare them to be critical and creative thinkers, to find a compass for their lives and careers, and to pursue knowledge and understanding for the benefit of themselves, humanity, and the planet. Through its focus on active engagement with ideas in and beyond the classroom, a St. Lawrence education leads students to make connections that transform lives and communities, from the local to the global. St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional information about St. Lawrence, please visit http://www.stlawu.edu.

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