Department of Psychology Positions Available

Fordham University, Department of Psychology: Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program to begin August 2026.

Fordham University’s Psychology Department invites applications for an assistant professor position from candidates with a strong publication record, active research funding or clear evidence of potential to secure funding, and teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level who will contribute to our APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program (CPDP) and undergraduate programs. Candidates with expertise in any area of clinical psychological science are encouraged to apply with priority being given to applicants with expertise in forensic psychology, neuropsychology (adult or pediatric), or their intersection, such as the application of neuropsychological assessment in forensic contexts (adult and/or juvenile). Our APA-accredited doctoral program adheres to the scientist-practitioner model with a strong focus on diversity and social justice in our research and clinical training. The CPDP’s Fordham Community Mental Health Clinic offers faculty the opportunity to supervise doctoral students and supports research projects in the community.

In addition to the CPDP, the Department of Psychology offers doctoral degrees in Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP) and Psychometric/Quantitative Psychology (PQP), providing opportunities to collaborate, and consult, with faculty with developmental and/or quantitative expertise. The Department also offers Master’s degrees in Applied Psychological Methods and Clinical Research Methods and a robust undergraduate major leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. The Department’s graduate programs are located at our Rose Hill campus in the Bronx, and our undergraduate programs are at both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center (Manhattan) campuses. The primary location for this position is expected to be the Lincoln Center campus. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at both campuses, establishing and maintaining a productive independent program of research, mentoring undergraduate research and graduate students’ theses and dissertations, and supervising clinical work of graduate students. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and completed an APA- or CPA-approved internship prior to their appointment and be license eligible in the state of New York.

Please submit the following: (i) a cover letter addressing how your interests and qualifications align with the position, (ii) a vita, (iii) a research statement, (iv) a statement of teaching experience and interests, (v) three representative publications, and (vi) names, titles, and contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be requested at a later date as determined by the search committee. Application materials should be submitted through Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/172350. Expected salary for this position ranges from $95,000 to $105,000.

Applications must be received by October 25, 2026. Inquiries should be directed to our department at [email protected].

The department has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Part-Time Faculty: Psychology

The Psychology Department of Fordham University accepts applications for part-time Non-Tenure Track (NTT) faculty to serve as adjunct instructors for psychology courses at our Rose Hill campus in the Bronx and our Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan on a rolling basis.

Fordham has a large and vibrant undergraduate community of Psychology majors and minors. In addition, we offer doctoral degrees in Psychometric/Quantitative Psychology, Applied Developmental Psychology, and Clinical Psychology, along with Master’s degree programs in Applied Psychological Methods and Clinical Research Methods. Classes are held in person. Applicants holding a doctoral degree in psychology or a related field are preferred.

Part-time NTT instructors at Fordham are represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and certain terms of employment, including per course rates, are set by the Adjunct Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. The per-course rate for new instructors as of August 1st, 2024 is $8,500. Part-time NTT faculty may teach a maximum of two courses per semester at either or both of Fordham's two main campuses at Rose Hill (Bronx) and Lincoln Center (Manhattan), based on department need and qualifications.

Please note that because we review applications as hiring needs arise, you may not receive an immediate response to your submission.

Qualifications

A Terminal degree (PhD or MA) in hand is required for new hires at Fordham.
Previous teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level is preferred.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a cover letter detailing your teaching interests and experiences, CV, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to http://apply.interfolio.com/162040. Please direct questions to [email protected].

For more information about the Psychology department, please visit our website: Psychology Department
In many cases, Fordham NTT faculty are eligible for membership in the Services Employees International Union Local 200 United. For NTT faculty benefits information, please visit the Fordham information page for part-time NTT faculty: Part-Time Faculty

Fordham is an independent, Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition committed to excellence through diversity. Fordham is an equal opportunity employer, and we especially encourage women, people of color, veterans and people with disabilities to apply.