The Bradley University Department of Psychology seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology beginning August 2026. 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 meaningfully engaging undergraduate students is expected. Mechanisms of research support from the university and department are available. A Ph.D. in Clinical, School, or Counseling Psychology is required by the expected start date.
Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates who can enhance the diversity of the faculty and/or support an increasingly diverse student body are encouraged to apply. Applications must include: a cover letter outlining qualifications for the position, a curriculum vita, a research statement, a teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a statement that outlines how they will integrate principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into their duties, and two pre-prints of recent publications. Three letters of recommendation will be solicited from those who are invited to interview.
The Psychology Department at Bradley is award-winning for its collegial and supportive faculty and staff who drive student success through engaged learning. As one of the most diverse academic programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Department of Psychology is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, caring, and equitable learning and work environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Review of applications will begin February 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
Bradley University is a top-ranked private university located in Peoria, Illinois, that offers nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students opportunities and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experience of a smaller university. Located midway between Chicago and St. Louis, the Greater Peoria Area has a population of 414,000 and is one of the most innovative, affordable, and family-friendly cities in the nation.
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.
Candidates can use the following link to apply for the position: https://tinyurl.com/BUPSYJOB26