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Assistant Professor of Psychology
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What they do
A Psychology Professor teaches foundational psychological ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, psychology professors will perform therapeutic services.
$86,435 / year median in Indiana
+10% projected growth
Job Description
D. dissertation projects), clinical supervision for in-house psychological assessment training clinic, and contributing to service activities in the department, college, and university (including APA accreditation process). The typical teaching load is 3 classes/semester (and may be distributed across both campuses); however, teaching and workload distributions are negotiable, depending on each faculty member's specific goals and strengths. The position is open to clinical or counseling psychologists who completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship, graduated from an APA-accredited doctoral program, and are eligible for licensure and endorsement as a Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP) in Indiana or will be eligible within two years (clinical release time and in-house supervision can be negotiated). Required Qualifications Successful completion of an APA-accredited predoctoral internship Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology Licensed or license eligible as a Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP) in Indiana within two years of appointment (including completion of postdoctoral hours) Demonstrated teaching ability Graduate and undergraduate teaching experience Evidence of the beginning of an independent program of research/scholarship University Profile Purdue University Northwest (PNW), a premier metropolitan university located in Northwest Indiana, is dedicated to empowering transformational change in its students on its two campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University system and offering more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence, supports growth, and celebrates diversity. PNW's colleges, schools and centers are distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings. PNW's Hammond campus is located only 30 miles from Chicago with the Westville branch campus just 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Fostering a university community full of contrasts-urban and rural, industrial and natural, with a well-established history and forward-thinking mindset-PNW's two campuses serve its students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college to make the most of this rich range of resources. Moreover, PNW has been designated as a Hispanic-serving public institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and under-served student population. College Profile The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences serves over 1,400 undergraduate students and 170 graduate students across a wide range of programs. In addition to the Psychology Department, other administrative units within the college include: Behavioral Sciences Communication and Creative Arts English and World Languages History, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics School of Education & Counseling The College also houses the Community Counseling Center that provides quality affordable mental health and the Institute for Social and Policy Research, which uses social science and policy analysis methods to find solutions to educational, social, and health-related challenges facing the citizens of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan region. FLSA Status Exempt How to Apply Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2027, and will continue until position is filled.