IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Psychology Department at Montclair State University is pleased to invite applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position in Clinical Psychology to begin in September 2025. We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative colleague to join our American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited PhD Program in Clinical Psychology as Associate Director of Clinical Training (Associate DCT). The Associate DCT coordinates various program operations, including recruitment and admissions, clinical placements, comprehensive exams, student evaluations, and our brown bag series. This position also includes teaching two graduate courses per semester and one in the summer. The PhD Program in Clinical Psychology is well-supported by an engaged doctoral faculty that take pride in its diverse student body. The Associate DCT works closely with and is supervised by the Director of Clinical Training (DCT), who leads the doctoral faculty and oversees program accreditation, curriculum, policies and procedures, funding, and student enrollment, progress, and remediation. The University is committed to the success of Teaching Faculty through opportunities for promotion and professional development to support long-term success and flourishing at the University.

Position is a two-year, twelve-month, non-tenure track appointment, with eligibility for reappointment based on established NTTP procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology or related field. Applicants must have graduated from an APA-accredited program and completed an APA-accredited internship. Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a psychologist in New Jersey. Strong administrative and teaching skills are essential.

COLLEGE/SCHOOL AND DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONS:

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is Montclair State’s largest college, with over 5,000 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. CHSS facilitates traditional and interdisciplinary learning and is the professional home of many outstanding scholars and instructors across numerous disciplines, all of whom lend to CHSS’s mission to furnish academically rigorous and relevant programs of study that contribute to the development of an informed and engaged civil society. CHSS’s programs develop in students the abilities to discover, create, evaluate, apply, and share knowledge, so that they will be able to think critically, act ethically, and be informed citizen-participants prepared to assume leadership roles in their communities. CHSS also aims to be responsive to the needs of society, including via its championing of use-inspired research collaboratively undertaken by faculty and students, and graduate programs that train students to apply knowledge in constructive, inspiring, and practical ways that benefit our local and broader communities.

The Psychology Department—organized into the three broad areas of clinical psychology, industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology, and psychological science—serves a large and diverse constituency of students and is comprised of a vibrant group of 35 full-time faculty, including research faculty, teaching faculty, and support staff. The Department is home to over 1,500 undergraduates, many of whom seek to continue at Montclair in our graduate programs. In addition to our clinical PhD program, the Psychology Department offers a PhD program in I/O psychology, as well as several master’s and certification programs, including a master’s program in clinical psychology. Faculty in the Department are highly successful in securing extramural funding, providing support for students and robust research activities. In a period of considerable growth, the Department has hired many dynamic faculty, on both teaching and research tracks, who enjoy collaboration and are committed to student success, having chosen the Department for its record of supporting curricular innovation in response to disciplinary developments and the needs and interests of our students. The faculty members have diverse backgrounds, and we experience success in helping new faculty acclimate to the Department and University. The core faculty of the PhD Program in Clinical Psychology include senior, mid-career, and junior faculty who are equally committed to their students and the program.

THE UNIVERSITY:
Montclair State University is a nationally recognized public doctoral research university (R2) situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 30 minutes (12 miles) from New York City. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 10 colleges and schools that serve 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students, with more than 300 doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate programs. Montclair State welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.

THE TOWN:

A picture-perfect and diverse suburban community of nearly 40,000 residents, Montclair is filled with cafés, bistros, boutiques, and art galleries. Consistently named among New Jersey’s best cities, our students have access to 175 acres of parks and rivers and a funky, eclectic downtown, complete with a robust arts scene and lots of great food. Montclair is home to the Montclair Film Festival, Montclair Literary Festival, Montclair Art Museum, and Wellmont Theater, and is rich in recreational and outdoor activities, including public tennis courts, skating rinks, and swimming pools.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT:

Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University’s commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of Montclair State University and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students.

SALARY RANGE:    Commensurate with experience

STARTING DATE:   September 1, 2025

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Cover letter, curriculum vitae (including contact information for three references), teaching statement, student evaluations (if available), and sample syllabi, which can be uploaded during the application process.

Questions about the search can be emailed to Dr. Jeremy Fox at foxjer@montclair.edu.

APPLY BY:  Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions. 

Department

Psychology

Position Type

Teaching Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/