Assistant Professor, Clinical/Counseling Psychology Specialist

7 days ago


Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States Muhlenberg College Full time
Job Summary

The Muhlenberg College Department of Psychology invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Clinical/Counseling Psychology to begin in the upcoming academic year.

The Psychology department is a welcoming community of students, staff, and faculty who are deeply committed to undergraduate intellectual growth and well-being.

We have a strong track record of excellence in teaching, and a reputation as a department that offers collegiality and support to one another, both as instructors and as people.

We are committed to hiring and supporting faculty who can contribute to our development of a culturally diverse community through their teaching, scholarship, and service.

The successful candidate will be student-centered and strongly committed to diversity-related teaching and research in a small liberal arts college environment.

Applicants should have a Doctorate in Psychology by the time of appointment, evidence of excellent teaching, an interest in mentoring undergraduates, and a strong record of scholarship and professional activity in Psychology.

Courses will include core and content classes such as Introduction to Psychology and Abnormal Psychology as well as upper level courses in the candidate's area of expertise.

As a liberal arts college, we seek candidates who are able to contribute to interdisciplinary programming by teaching courses such as Health Psychology or Community Psychology.

In addition to teaching, faculty are expected to serve as mentors for students in our undergraduate research programs and also serve as academic advisors.

The Muhlenberg Center for Teaching and Learning offers a range of programs in support of faculty, including pedagogical and mentorship workshops, support for meaningful classroom experimentation, and facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration.

Candidates must have a PhD in Clinical/ Counseling Psychology by the time of appointment. Successful completion of satisfactory background checks is also required.

Benefits and Opportunities

At Muhlenberg, we value your work/life balance and are pleased to offer this full-time, tenure-track opportunity.

Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, generous holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave, Life Sports Center membership, tuition opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, College-provided short-and long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement.

Waiting periods may apply. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

In addition, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution, Muhlenberg is a qualifying employer under the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

About Muhlenberg College

Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs.

At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included.

Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, business, natural sciences and social sciences; as well as pre-professional programs in law, health and theology; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master's degrees.

As part of eastern Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City.

As the third largest city in the state, and along with neighboring Bethlehem and Easton, the region is home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, and a rich blend of diverse cuisine.

Application Requirements

Complete applications should be uploaded as one PDF document to Muhlenberg's Workday Career Portal.

A complete application includes:

  • a letter of application describing your interest in the position;
  • a curriculum vitae;
  • a teaching statement describing your teaching experience, and teaching philosophy;
  • a research statement describing your research interests and professional activity;
  • a statement summarizing professional experiences and capacities that prepare you to contribute to our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals;
  • contact information for three professional references.


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