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THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND invitesapplications for a tenure-track assistant professor to begin July 2027. While specialty area is open, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in clinical and/or counseling psychology. Area of subject matter expertise is also open. We especially encourage applications from candidates whose expertise prepares them to teach needed courses in the department. Such expertise includes psychological assessment (personality assessment, cognitive assessment, assessment and appraisal), developmental or clinical-developmental psychology (child, adolescent, lifespan, gero psychology), research (research methods, statistics, measurement), biopsychology, neuropsychology, and/or health psychology. Candidates can explore the courses offered in our degree programs at this link.

The individual selected for this position will be able to contribute to the robust teacher-scholar identity of the department and be able to teach courses in their specialty area. Tenure-track faculty teach 6 courses per academic year (5 in their first year) and engage actively in research related to their chosen fields of study and scholarly expertise. Tenure-track faculty receive a tenure-track research sabbatical (typically in their 4th year) and can apply for funds to support teaching innovations and research-related expenses. Additional funding is available for professional travel, and may include research start-up costs. In addition to teaching (50%) and research (30%) expectations, tenure-track faculty mentor undergraduate and graduate students and participate meaningfully in the life of the department and university through service (20%). Department service supports all programs, and includes supervising PsyD dissertations and the opportunity to supervise undergraduate research (with opportunities for accrued compensation). We encourage applicants from candidates with strong leadership potential and interest in serving significant post-tenure departmental and university leadership roles.

The Department of Psychology is among the largest departments at the university and provides training in psychology to over 700 undergraduate and graduate students, offering B.A., M.S. (clinical professional counseling) and Psy.D. degrees (clinical psychology; APA accredited; nationally ranked). The department has a strikingly collegial professional climate. The department is committed to providing a best-in-class training experience to all students, with particular emphasis on the scientist-practitioner model and the development of students' critical thinking, information literacy, ethical reasoning, evidence-based practice, multicultural competence and a general appreciation for all forms of human diversity.

The Psychology Department seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, people of color, and people with different religious, sexual orientation and ability backgrounds, who appreciate, respect, and can actively contribute to the university's Jesuit mission and the values of the department. For more information about the department's commitment to diversity, we welcome you to read our department's Diversity Statement. Loyola's commitment to diversity and inclusion spans the entire campus. With an Office of Equity and Inclusion headed by our Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, we are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. Key efforts include faculty development programming, opportunities for learning (e.g., Diversity Reading Groups), investment in pedagogical resources for differential instruction (e.g., Teaching Enhancement Workshops), affinity faculty and staff groups, and a vibrant intellectual community.

The salary range for this position is $73,500 - $76,250. Loyola University Maryland is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, vision, and dental insurance and contributions towards retirement and childcare. Eligible full time employees, their spouses, and their dependents may receive tuition remission. Loyola University Maryland also qualifies as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer (please note this is a government-regulated program). Please find a full list of benefits to working at Loyola University Maryland on our website.

Required Qualifications: (1) an earned doctorate in psychology, conferred no later than July 2027, with specialty area open; (2) a clear record of promise as a scholar; (3) the ability to teach courses in areas of need for the department (see above); (4) the ability to create a sense of inclusion and belonging in the classroom, and to infuse multicultural content into course material as appropriate; (5) strong commitment to excellence in teaching, including an appreciation of or engagement in high-impact teaching practices; (6) ability to contribute to the Jesuit educational mission of the department and university.

Preferred Qualifications: (1) Previous experience and evidence of successful teaching as the instructor on record.

How to Apply: For more information about this position or to apply, please click here. You will be asked to submit 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vita (including names and contact information for three professional references), 3) a statement of teaching philosophy (including brief summary of teaching effectiveness evidence), and 4) a statement of research interests. References will be contacted for candidates who advance, and finalists will be required to submit copies of official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (and copies of licensure if applicable). Application review will begin on October 1st and will continue until the position is filled. We anticipate on-campus interviews to occur in November/December, with expenses paid by Loyola University Maryland.

Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.

Successfulcandidatesforanystaff,faculty,oradministrativepositionatLoyolaUniversityMarylandwillbesubjecttoapre-employmentbackgroundcheck.

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All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

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Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.

The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 "Best Colleges" list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News & World Reporthas ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Reviewnamed it one of the nation's top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2026. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the "new" dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo's book, Dream School, Finding the College That's Right for You.The list of "new" dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the "best value" private colleges in Kiplinger's Personal Finance.

Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among thenation's top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.

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