Assistant Professor - Psychology (Tenure-track)

Position Title: Assistant Professor, Psychology (Opportunity to Associate Professor Rank)

Department: Psychology

Reports To: Psychology Department Chair

Location: In-person (River Forest, IL) 

Application: Open until filled 

This position offers potential advancement to Associate Professor for candidates with relevant credentials and experience. 

Position Summary: 

The Psychology Department at Dominican University is accepting applications for two tenure-track positions in psychology, areas of specialization open, one at the rank of Assistant Professor and the other at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We welcome applicants who are passionate about teaching and pedagogy who would enthusiastically support undergraduates’ research training, both by mentoring students’ independent research and by inviting students to work on their research. Though area of specialization is open, we are especially interested in candidates for one of the positions who can offer one or more courses in our developmental psychology curriculum, including Lifespan, Child, and Adolescent Psychology and Adult Development and Aging and would be interested in working with the other faculty members in the department to re-envision, organize, and standardize our Developmental Psychology curriculum. We also encourage candidates who would be interested in working with other faculty members to do the same with our Introduction to Psychology curriculum. 

Successful candidates will be joining a supportive and collaborative department, with excellent opportunities for professional and career development, including a strong departmental interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning.  Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teach 21 credit hours per academic year. 
• Advise students. 
• Contribute to the department and university’s shared commitment to building a culturally diverse and inclusive educational environment. 
• Share in administration and stewardship of the psychology department and its affiliated academic programs (contribute to shared tasks related to scheduling, advising affiliated student organizations, assessment plans, program review, recruitment events, our annual student awards ceremony, etc.). 
• Contribute to the university community and work towards fulfilling the criteria laid out in the Dominican University faculty handbook for tenure and successful post-tenure review. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. or ABD from an APA approved graduate program required. 
• A commitment to working with first-generation, immigrant, and/or underrepresented/historically excluded students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of a commitment to inclusive teaching excellence 
• Interest in dedicated engagement in liberal arts education, preferably with intellectual interests that align with Dominican University’s mission to “Pursue truth, engage in compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world”.  

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to offer in-person classroom instruction at our established teaching load. 
• Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. 

Salary and FLSA Status

• FLSA Status: Exempt, full-time
• SALARY:$58,000 - $70,000. The final rank and salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. 

About Dominican University

Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.

Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.

Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.

Expectations for all Dominican Employees:

To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.

Institutional Statement

Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and candidates from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.