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Schneider Endowed Distinguished Professor- Psychology
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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.
$83,203 / year median in Wisconsin
+9% projected growth
Job Description
The Department of Psychology at Marquette University invites applications for the Schneider Endowed Distinguished Professor, a position at the advanced Associate or Full Professor level beginning August 2027. The Schneider Endowed Distinguished Professorship was established to advance scholarship and training in a mental health treatment related field and, as such, we are particularly interested in candidates with an established track-record of investigating trauma or addiction. Priority will be given to qualified candidates trained in Clinical Psychology with strong evidence as a scholar, teacher, and mentor, but other qualifications will be considered. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to the department's scholarship, commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and community engagement. Research or scholarship responsibilities include conducting transformative research in trauma or addictions, developing an independent research program with potential for extramural funding, establishing a strong publication record, and research mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate and graduate teaching (for our APA-accredited Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology), and/or clinical supervision of graduate student clinicians in our department clinic, the Center for Psychological Services. The ideal candidate will be licensed or license eligible in Wisconsin. Marquette University is a Jesuit, Catholic university with approximately 8,400 undergraduate and 3,300 graduate and professional students across a wide range of programs. We seek candidates who understand and respect the University's Mission Statement, which can be found at http://www.marquette.edu/about/mission.shtml . Marquette University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and equity for all individuals including age, culture, faith, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, language, disability, and social class (http://www.marquette.edu/diversity/statement.shtml). The university is located in urban Milwaukee, a large and ethnically diverse city. All applications for this position must be received through Marquette University's electronic recruiting system. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vita (CV), research and teaching statements, and reprints (optional) to be considered for the position. Candidates will be asked to submit three letters of reference and transcripts in the later stages of the interview process. Please submit application materials by September 18th for full consideration although review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be addressed to the department chairperson Dr. Lucas Torres (lucas.torres@marquette.edu). Duties and Responsibilities Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ph.D. with seven-ten years of college teaching experience. Distinguished teaching and scholarship with established reputation among scholars commensurate with the appointment to a senior rank with tenure. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Department Psychology Posting Date 07/10/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants EOE Statement It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. Required Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter/Letter of Application Teaching Philosophy Research Statement Optional Documents Writing Sample Unofficial Transcripts References