Assistant Professor, Tenure- Track

US Lawns; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Discount

Retirement Savings Plan - 403B

Employee Discounts & Services

Free Parking

Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Job summary

The University of Indianapolis invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in its APA-accredited PsyD program within the Department of Clinical Psychology. This tenure-track role begins Fall 2027 and emphasizes excellence in doctoral teaching and mentoring dissertations.

Applicants from Clinical or Counseling Psychology with a PhD or PsyD, licensure-eligible as a psychologist, and a record of teaching are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology, Counseling, or related field required.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate or graduate level preferred.
• Be licensed or license-eligible as a psychologist at the doctoral level.

Responsibilities

• Teach dynamic, interactive graduate courses.
• Supervise doctoral dissertations.
• Develop a program of research that involves students.
• Serve on departmental, college, and/or university-wide committees.

Skills

Licensed psychologist (PhD/PsyD)

Teaching experience

PhD or PsyD in Psychology

Education

PhD or PsyD in Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Job Description

The University of Indianapolis’ Department of Clinical Psychology (DCP) is growing and seeking a faculty member at the Assistant Professor level beginning in Fall 2027. This is a full-time, tenure-track position within our APA-accredited PsyD program. The successful applicant for this position will be able to demonstrate outstanding commitment to doctoral teaching and dissertation research mentorship.
Any specialty area of interest/expertise in Clinical or Counseling Psychology is open. Additional duties include developing a program of research that engages graduate students, participating in ongoing program development within the PsyD program, and serving on faculty and university committees.
The area of research interest is open, but the successful candidate’s area of scholarship should lend itself well to the development of a program of applied or basic research with the potential to make a significant contribution to the literature. Furthermore, candidates should bring a strong desire to apply their research expertise to chairing and mentoring student dissertations.
The program supports many project types, including: traditional quantitative, qualitative, program development/evaluation, integrative/theoretical, and empirical single-case study design dissertation projects.
The PsyD program fully promotes and furthers the value of diversity. UIndy is looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in a variety of different communities. Applicants who can demonstrate a history of effective mentoring of students from underrepresented backgrounds will be particularly competitive.We offer opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to participate in College- and Department-level diversity committees. In addition, we are home to professional organizations.

The DCP is located within an academic unit that offers an APA-accredited PsyD program in
clinical psychology; MS/MA degrees in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, and Social Work;
MA specialization in Art Therapy; and BS degrees in Psychology and Social Work. The doctoral
program, which has adopted a practitioner-scholar model, typically enrolls 30-40 students per year and offers 7 concentrations, including Adult Psychopathology and Psychotherapy, Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine, Neuropsychology, Community Psychology and Social Change, Assessment, Child and adolescent psychology and a Generalist track.

Preference will be given to applicants from an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology who are licensed as a psychologist or license-eligible. ABDs and doctoral candidates currently completing internship will be considered with the expectation of degree completion prior to starting the position. UIndy DCP faculty are encouraged to actively engage in provision of direct clinical services to maintain clinical proficiency.

Applicants are asked to submit a list of at least three professional references, a curriculum vita, a cover letter speaking to their qualifications in relation to the position responsibilities, and a statement reflecting on how they infuse diversity into their teaching and scholarship. The positions are open until filled with the review of applications to begin immediately.
The University of Indianapolis is an accredited, private, comprehensive university whose motto is “Education for Service.” Ranked in the top tier of Midwest universities by U.S. News & World
Report, the campus is situated in the 12th largest city in the United States. It is within a 10- minute drive of what Forbes magazine lists as one of “America’s Best Downtowns”, where the potential for networking includes a rich social and intellectual confluence of professionals, artists, and cultural/educational events. Indianapolis consistently ranks as having one of the lowest costs of living amongst major cities in the US and boasts affordable housing.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach dynamic, interactive, and engaging graduate courses.
• Supervise doctoral dissertations.
• Develop a program of research/scholarship that involves students.
• Serve on departmental, college, and/or university-wide committees.

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology, Counseling, or related field (Required)
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level (Preferred)
• Be licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist at the doctoral level.

Required Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• (Optional) Sample syllabi and/or past teaching evaluations

Hard Skills

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• (Preferred) Experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, comprehensive teaching university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.
UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.
As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff or faculty member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.