Position Title: Assistant Professor of Psychology (Tenure-track)
Department: Psychology
Reports To: Psychology Department Chair
Location: In-person (River Forest, IL)
Application: Open through January 15, 2025 or until filled
POSITION SUMMARY:
Dominican University is seeking a full-time applied psychologist to begin August 2025 who will contribute to our psychology major and our shared undergraduate neuroscience program. This is a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Ph.D. or ABD from an APA-approved graduate program required. The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach in our clinical program, including adult and family therapy and neuropsychological assessment, and will have the flexibility to teach other core courses within our curriculum and their own areas of interest. In addition, this person will pursue a research agenda that will accommodate undergraduate student participation and will share in the advising of students. Our university has a strong infrastructure for undergraduate research. Our location in the greater Chicago area provides abundant opportunities for research collaborations. The University is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive educational environment. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, and teaching philosophy.
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Benefits
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,300 students, including 2,280 undergraduates and 1,027 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families' level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit
Expectations for all Dominican Employees:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and candidates from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
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