Assistant Professor, Psychology
Peoria, IL, USA
The Bradley University Department of Psychology seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical or Counseling beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will teach a junior-level course in abnormal psychology and other courses in their area of expertise (duties equivalent to a 3/3 course load). An active research program that meaningfully engages undergraduate students is expected. Research support from the university and department is available. A Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology is required by the expected start date.
The Psychology Department at Bradley is an award-winning undergraduate program known for its collegial and supportive faculty and staff who drive high-quality student outcomes through engaged learning. The Department of Psychology is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, caring, and equitable learning and work environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Required Application Materials:
A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered, to include:
- A cover letter outlining qualifications for the position
- Curriculum vitae
- A research statement
- A teaching statement with evidence of teaching effectivness
- A statement that outlines how you will integrate principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into your duties
- Two pre-prints of recent publications
Three letters of recommendation will be solicited from those who are invited to interview.
Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.
Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students’ opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.
Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. More information regarding our benefits is available here: www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits.
Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.