Assistant Professor of Psychology
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Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the My Experience section of your application.Job DescriptionPOSITION DESCRIPTION:The Psychology Department at Montclair State University is pleased to invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical Psychology, to begin in September 2025. We are seeking a dynamic colleague to join the collaborative core and associated faculty of our PhD and MA programs in clinical psychology. Area of research specialization is open, although we have a preference for candidates whose research specialty is relevant to clinical neuropsychology and can lend to the Department's strengths in neuroscience and cognition and the popularity of neuropsychology among clinical psychology students. Responsibilities include teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels; conducting an active research program; mentoring undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students; contributing to ongoing administration and strengthening of our graduate programs in clinical psychology; and providing service to the University and professional community.QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants must have a PhD in clinical psychology or other area of health service psychology by the start of the position. Applicants should be licensed or eligible for licensure as a psychologist in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching, research productivity commensurate with experience, and the potential to attract extramural funding.THE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES AND THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT:The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is Montclair State's largest college with over 5,000 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students. CHSS facilitates traditional and interdisciplinary learning, and is the professional home of many outstanding scholars and instructors across numerous disciplines, all of whom lend to CHSS's mission to furnish academically rigorous and relevant programs of study that contribute to the development of an informed and engaged civil society. CHSS's programs develop in students the abilities to discover, create, evaluate, apply, and share knowledge, so that they will be able to think critically, act ethically, and be informed citizen-participants prepared to assume leadership roles in their communities. CHSS also aims to be responsive to the needs of society, including via its championing of use-inspired research collaboratively undertaken by faculty and students, and graduate programs that train students to apply knowledge in constructive, inspiring, and practical ways that benefit our local and broader communities.The Psychology Department-organized into the three broad categories of clinical, industrial/organizational (I/O), and psychological science-serves a large and diverse constituency of students and is comprised of a vibrant group of 30 full-time faculty, in addition to several teaching faculty, emeriti faculty, and support staff. The Department continues to expand, with 20 active research labs, over 3.5 million dollars in extramural funding, and PhD programs in both clinical and I/O psychology-in addition to popular MA and certification programs in clinical psychology, school psychology, I/O psychology, and psychological science. The research interests of our faculty include neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases, and neurocognitive aging; cognitive processes such as memory, the brain reward system, decision-making, perceptual processing, and spatial cognition; internalizing psychological disorders and trauma; forensic investigation, plea bargaining, and forensic and correctional assessment and treatment; language and life span development; motivation; pedagogy; effective leadership, mentorship, supervision, organizational behavior, and employee well-being, aging, and longevity; emotions and ethics in the workplace; and social attitudes, discrimination, diversity science, and social justice.THE UNIVERSITY:Montclair State University is a nationally recognized R2 research doctoral institution that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to rise above their own expectations. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 13 colleges and schools that serve more than 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT:Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of Montclair State University and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students.SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience STARTING DATE: September 1, 2025REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and representative publications, which can be uploaded during the application process.
• Three letters of recommendation, which can be sent to ...@montclair.edu

APPLY BY: The position is open until filled and application review begins immediately.PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACYApplicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions. DepartmentPsychologyPosition TypeFacultyContact Information:For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-###-#### (Option 2), or email ...@montclair.edu.EEO/AA StatementMontclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.Additional information can be found on the website at www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 PolicyMontclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: