About Hofstra:

At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational – it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.

Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra’s location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.

Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

Position Number:

898704

School/Division:

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Full-Time

Description:

The Department of Psychology at Hofstra University invites applications for an anticipated full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in Clinical Psychology beginning September 2025. The position is primarily for the PhD Program in Clinical Psychology (as a core faculty member of our APA-approved program; 50% or more of teaching load), with additional responsibilities to the undergraduate psychology program. Candidates with interests in any area of child, adolescent, or adult psychopathology or psychological treatment, are encouraged to apply. Our PhD program follows the scientist-practitioner model and faculty members’ clinical orientation represents the spectrum of cognitive behavioral therapy. The ideal applicant will complement the existing faculty members’ areas of expertise. We are especially interested in the following specialties: relationship therapy, substance abuse, adolescent mental health, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, treatment process research, and use of technology to deliver psychotherapy.

Candidates should show clear evidence of research productivity along with the potential to develop an independent program of research, and a significant commitment to teaching and supervision at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Faculty members are encouraged to supervise a specialty clinic within their area of expertise within a few years of starting the position. The teaching load is 18 credits annually, comprised of traditional courses, externship/internship supervision, and dissertation supervision.

There is a variety of collaborative research resources available to psychology faculty on and off campus. A qualified candidate may have shared access to the department’s new neurophysiology lab, which houses a B-Alert X24 20-channel mobile EEG system, BIOPAC functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) system and BIOPAC equipment for measurement of skin conductance and heart rate variability. Faculty can also request access to the Behavioral Research in Business Lab, which includes 27 workstations with cameras, audio/voice equipment, eye-tracking capabilities, and a variety of other biometric options. Hofstra faculty also have strong collaborations with the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and the broader Northwell Health system on Long Island, with the potential for a new faculty member to receive cross-appointment and access to healthcare settings as appropriate to their research.

Hofstra University is located on Long Island in close proximity to New York City (25 miles east of Manhattan), with its wealth of business, entertainment, and cultural opportunities. Our faculty and students have diverse backgrounds and we strongly encourage diverse applicants. See the following links for more information about the university: http://www.hofstra.edu and our doctoral program in clinical psychology: http://www.hofstra.edu/Clinicalpsy

Qualifications:

Applicants are expected to have:

• Completed PhD or anticipated award date prior to May 31, 2025 in Clinical Psychology.
• Licensure or license-eligible as a clinical psychologist (if eligible but not yet licensed, must have a clear plan for achieving licensure in NY state within two years of starting).
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in both the educational and therapeutic environments.
• Dedication to teaching and research in addition to clinical work.

Preferred Quals Summary:

• Demonstrated success in teaching both undergraduate and graduate classes.
• Clinical supervision experience beyond graduate training.
• Expertise in one of the following areas: relationship therapy, substance abuse, adolescent mental health, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, treatment process research, and use of technology to deliver psychotherapy.

Special Instructions:

To apply, please submit the following documents:

• Cover letter (including commentary on how you have contributed or plan to contribute to a diverse learning community)
• Curriculum vitae
• Separate or combined statement(s) of research and teaching interests (submitted as one document)
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (optional if not available)
• 2-3 representative publications

After initial review, candidates who are selected to proceed to the next stage of review will be asked to supply 3 letters of recommendation.

Deadline: For full consideration, initial applications must be received by September 30, 2024.

Deadline:

Open until filled

Tenure Track:

Yes

Date Posted:

08/20/2024

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.