Job Description

The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas is seeking a candidate for a tenure-track position in Clinical/Counseling Psychology beginning Fall 2026. Teaching responsibilities include:

• Teaching 5-6 courses, depending on lab load, per academic year, delivered both in-person and online
• Courses are at the undergraduate level and may include introductory psychology, psychopathology, testing and assessment, counseling and psychotherapy, or personality theories, depending on candidate expertise.
• We also encourage applicants who can develop new courses that will strengthen curricular emphasis on cultural diversity in the clinical/counseling area

In addition to teaching, faculty responsibilities include:

• Student advising and research mentoring,
• maintaining an active scholarship agenda,
• providing service to the department and/or university,
• working with department colleagues to continually strengthen and advance the program.

About the Department of Psychology

The Psychology department seeks to attract, retain, and develop faculty from all backgrounds to enhance the diversity of our learning community and to offer students richly varied perspectives. St. Thomas also houses the APA accredited Graduate School of Professional Psychology, offering opportunities for faculty collaboration. More information about the College of Arts & Sciences and the Department of Psychology can be found at St. Thomas also offers a robust faculty development/advancement program that provides support, including pre- and post-tenure grants, for teaching and research at all stages of a faculty member’s career.

About the University of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven, urban university. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to two downtown metropolitan centers, we are Minnesota’s largest private university with eight schools and colleges, 150+ undergraduate majors/minors, and 55 graduate programs. To learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas, please see  

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristics. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits

The salary range is for this position is $65,000-$73,000.

The University of St. Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

A doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology; U.S. or foreign equivalent) from an APA-accredited program and completion of internship required, or alternatively, ABD nearing completion (with appointment at the rank of instructor) will be considered. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and show strong potential for productive research/scholarly activities.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. On the applicant profile page, please upload the following materials to your profile: 

1) Letter of Interest (Cover Letter)

2) Curriculum vitae

3) Contact information for three (3) professional references, under the reference section. No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate. 

4) Evidence of successful teaching experience

5) A written statement of teaching philosophy & research interests. The written materials should address how your teaching and research goals promote learning and engagement for a wide variety of students.

After creating and submitting an applicant profile, you will be taken to the job-specific application. Here you will be asked to copy/paste a cover letter, detailing your interest in the position.

Questions regarding the position should be sent to the search committee chair, Dr. Ann Johnson at a9johnson@stthomas.edu. Application review begins October 1, 2025. To be guaranteed full consideration, completed applications should be submitted by that date. The position will remain open until filled.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent to and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at 

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