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AgencySUNY Old Westbury

TitleAssistant Professor - Clinical Psychology

Occupational CategoryEducation, Teaching

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)

Salary RangeFrom $59889 to $75000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 10 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Nassau

Street Address 223 Store Hill Road

PO Box 210

City Old Westbury

StateNY

Zip Code11568

Duties Description 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 2026. We are seeking candidates with a concentration in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or a closely related field. 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 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.

Additional Comments Must apply online at www.oldwestbury.edu

Emailed resumes will not be accepted.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Lillian Colella

Telephone

Fax for inquiries only

Email Address colellal@oldwestbury.edu

Address

Street for inquiries only

Must apply online at www.oldwestbury.edu - Jobs & Careers

City Old Westbury

State NY

Zip Code 11568

Notes on ApplyingApplication Instructions:

Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=195404:

1. letter of application,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. statement of teaching philosophy,
4. statement of research interest,
5. copies of recently completed research papers,
6. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three references and,
7. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: January 31, 2026 Review of applications to begin January 1, 2026.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury policies, including the completion of pre-employment screening.