Background: The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2027. The Department of Psychology currently has 35 faculty (24 tenured or tenure-track and 11 non-tenure track) and offers rigorous, empirically grounded training in psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. At the undergraduate level, our department serves 1,200 undergraduate psychology majors plus more than 600 neuroscience majors. At the graduate level, we offer specialized training in applied social, clinical, and developmental psychology. The Department of Psychology is dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from underrepresented and underserved populations. For more information about the department, please visit its website at https://www.luc.edu/psychology/
We welcome candidates with strong research and teaching profiles whose scholarship advances an understanding of psychological functioning and its correlations. We are open to all areas of expertise; however, candidates who study child/developmental psychopathology; pediatric psychology; lifespan neuropsychology/neuropsychological assessment; or responses to stress, trauma, and adversity are especially encouraged to apply. This search will complement the expertise of a vibrant faculty in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on training outstanding researchers, teachers and clinicians.
This search is part of a College-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are prepared to contribute to a culture of inclusion, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education.
Duties and Responsibilities: This position involves teaching courses that significantly contribute to the PhD program in Clinical Psychology, including Multivariate Statistics, Neuropsychology, Neuropsychological Assessment, and Advanced Therapy, as well as undergraduate courses that may include Psychopathology, Research Methods, or Advanced Statistics. The successful candidate will pursue a strong program of scholarship and engage in service at the department level or above.
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates for the position will have a PhD in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Science at the time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in research and teaching, obtaining external funding and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.
Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should submit to www.careers.luc.edu: (1) a letter of interest; (2) a current Curriculum Vitae; (3) a statement outlining the applicant’s research agenda; (4) a statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (5) a statement addressing past
or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching, scholarship, and service; and (6) the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters).
Please direct inquiries to:
Amy Bohnert, PhD
Search Committee Chair
Graduate Program Director, Clinical Psychology
Department of Psychology
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W. Sheridan Road
Chicago, Illinois 60660
abohner@luc.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applications received before November 15th, 2026 will receive full consideration.
