Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Graduate School of Professional Psychology

OVERVIEW

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) at the University of St. Thomas invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member.

The position is a full-time, 9-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2027. The GSPP welcomes candidates who are committed to the mission of the college, which centers on health equity and social justice, being in solidarity with underrepresented and marginalized populations, and creating a culture of belonging. We are particularly interested in applicants with professional experience in assessment and intervention across the lifespan. We welcome applications from candidates from a variety of specialties, particularly when their expertise complements existing curriculum and creates new opportunities for students. Teaching responsibilities may vary depending upon the candidate’s backgrounds and interests, and could include coursework in any or all of the following areas: Introductory, Advanced, or Developmental Psychopathology, Lifespan Development, Child & Adolescent Assessment and Intervention, Measurement, Personality and Cognitive Assessment, Trauma and Counseling, Health Psychology, and Geropsychology. Part-time consultation and clinical practice are encouraged, consistent with our practitioner-scholar model. Previous experience with accreditation processes, training, and other administrative work is also valued.

The GSPP is housed within the interdisciplinary Morrison Family College of Health. The GSPP aims to train practitioner-scholars who integrate the science of psychology with self-reflective practice; think systemically and developmentally; and provide ethical, inclusive, and culturally sensitive services to advance the common good. The GSPP community is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that actively seeks and values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty. This includes diversity in cultures, values, and experiences; diversity in perspectives including theoretical models, “ways of knowing” and associated scholarly paradigms; and diversity in ways of healing and engaging in professional practice. Faculty, staff, and students in the GSPP strive to uphold a collegial and supportive culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise MA and PsyD students
• Supervise doctoral dissertations
• Engage in scholarship and service at the school, university, and community levels. 

INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE

The mission of the Morrison Family College of Health (MFCOH) is to advance whole person health by preparing highly skilled and caring professionals who are culturally responsive, practice with ingenuity, and proactively advance health equity and social justice. In it are the academic units of the Graduate School of Professional Psychology, Department of Health and Exercise Science, Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing, and the School of Social Work. The Morrison Family College of Health’s Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles can be found here.

The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission driven, urban university with over 9,000 students and 400 full-time faculty. It is Minnesota’s largest private university with eight schools and colleges, 150+ undergraduate majors/minors, and 55 graduate programs. In 2019, the Morrison Family College of Health became the newest addition to the institution’s eight different schools and colleges. The GSPP is located in University of St. Thomas’ vibrant downtown Minneapolis campus, one of the nation’s top 25 metro areas. U.S. News ranked Minneapolis and St. Paul as one of the most racially diverse U.S. cities.  Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.

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 characteristic.  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

Salary Range: $75,000 to $90,000

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualifications: 

• Have earned a doctoral degree (PsyD, PhD)  (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree) from an APA-accredited Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or School Psychology program or from a related discipline; alternatively, ABD will be considered.  A completed doctorate is preferred, but applicants who will complete their degree by September 2027 will be considered We are particularly interested in candidates committed to teaching a student body with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences.
• Commitment to mentor, advise, and teach graduate students in both a practitioner-oriented MA Program and an APA-accredited practitioner-scholar doctoral program in Counseling Psychology.
• Be willing to attend on-campus meetings and events on a regular basis.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this opportunity, all applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. 

The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.

Step 1.

You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials: 

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) in which the applicant will summarize their education, skills, teaching, and professional experience

Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields. Candidates selected for further review may be contacted later to submit additional materials.

Step 2.

After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job‑specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:

• Copy and paste a job‑specific cover letter detailing

  • Interest in the opportunity

  • Teaching and/or training philosophy and experience

  • Professional practice and scholarly interests

  • Past and present efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion , and belonging (DEIB) and, future aspirations in support of DEIB

• Complete the voluntary EEO, Veteran, and Disability self‑identification forms 

Step 3.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.

• References will not be contacted without your permission
• Reference checks typically occur during the later stages of the search process 

All application materials must be submitted online through the University of St. Thomas employment site.

To ensure full consideration for the position, review will begin on October 29, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Salina Renninger ([email protected]).  If there are any issues with the application process, please submit an AskHR ticket here.

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 10,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

Official job posting is available at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.