Assistant Professor of Psychology
Williamsport, PA
Full Time
Faculty
Entry Level
The Department of Psychology at Lycoming College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Psychology with a focus on Clinical/Counseling Psychology to start in August 2025. The annual 3-3 load (typical class sizes of 20-30 students) will include Introductory Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and two or more classes based upon the applicant's area of expertise. The ability to teach mental health and/or counseling techniques to diverse communities would be highly preferred. Potential areas of departmental interest include Counseling Theories/Techniques, Forensic Psychology, and other Clinical Psychology classes of the applicant’s choosing.
Lycoming offers both Psychology (BA and BS) and Neuroscience Majors and Minors. The successful applicant will provide clear evidence of high-quality teaching skills, a commitment to liberal arts education, and the ability to establish a research program and supervise undergraduate research. A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology is strongly preferred, but ABDs in their final stages of completion will also be considered. Application submission by January 6, 2025, is preferred; review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Who We Are
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected residential liberal arts and sciences colleges and has been recognized for the quality of its experiential programming and supporting students in gaining the skills needed to succeed in today’s world. Students partner with faculty in doing original research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries and compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment per student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education.
Ranked as a top 100 national liberal arts college, Lycoming offers more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations to about 1,100 active learners, representing 31 states, territories and 16 countries. International and domestic students of color comprise 37% of the student body with 53% women and 47% men.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body benefits all students and community members and advances our goal of preparing its graduates to become ethical, informed and engaged individuals.
Lycoming College is an equal-opportunity employer.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology by August 2025 is strongly preferred, but ABDs in their final stages of completion will also be considered.
A successful candidate will be prepared to support inclusive learning opportunities and classroom environments in a small liberal-arts setting. Candidates should be interested in mentoring and collaborating with a diverse student population in keeping with the College mission to foster informed and productive lives. Teaching, publication, and service to the college are necessary for tenure.
Application Details:
Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their teaching philosophy and how it aligns with the College’s mission of inclusive excellence, as well as a CV, statement of teaching and research interests, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Reprints of publications and/or evidence of effective teaching are encouraged, but not required. Candidates should also provide the names and contact information for three references, at least one of whom is able to speak to the candidate’s teaching abilities. Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to the chair of the department, Sarah Holstein, at [email protected].
Applications submitted by January 6, 2025 will be given full consideration; review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Lycoming offers both Psychology (BA and BS) and Neuroscience Majors and Minors. The successful applicant will provide clear evidence of high-quality teaching skills, a commitment to liberal arts education, and the ability to establish a research program and supervise undergraduate research. A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology is strongly preferred, but ABDs in their final stages of completion will also be considered. Application submission by January 6, 2025, is preferred; review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Who We Are
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected residential liberal arts and sciences colleges and has been recognized for the quality of its experiential programming and supporting students in gaining the skills needed to succeed in today’s world. Students partner with faculty in doing original research, thrive in a robust program of internships, study abroad in more than two dozen countries and compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports. Lycoming College’s strong endowment per student provides the foundation to support a first-rate undergraduate education.
Ranked as a top 100 national liberal arts college, Lycoming offers more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations to about 1,100 active learners, representing 31 states, territories and 16 countries. International and domestic students of color comprise 37% of the student body with 53% women and 47% men.
The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body benefits all students and community members and advances our goal of preparing its graduates to become ethical, informed and engaged individuals.
Lycoming College is an equal-opportunity employer.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology by August 2025 is strongly preferred, but ABDs in their final stages of completion will also be considered.
A successful candidate will be prepared to support inclusive learning opportunities and classroom environments in a small liberal-arts setting. Candidates should be interested in mentoring and collaborating with a diverse student population in keeping with the College mission to foster informed and productive lives. Teaching, publication, and service to the college are necessary for tenure.
Application Details:
Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their teaching philosophy and how it aligns with the College’s mission of inclusive excellence, as well as a CV, statement of teaching and research interests, and unofficial graduate transcripts. Reprints of publications and/or evidence of effective teaching are encouraged, but not required. Candidates should also provide the names and contact information for three references, at least one of whom is able to speak to the candidate’s teaching abilities. Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to the chair of the department, Sarah Holstein, at [email protected].
Applications submitted by January 6, 2025 will be given full consideration; review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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