The Union College department of Psychology seeks a clinical or counseling psychologist for a half-time Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2025-2026 academic year (to start January 1, 2026). This position is benefits-eligible. Our new colleague will teach two courses each year (winter and spring trimesters; early January through mid-June 2026), which are components of our year-long clinical sequence: Clinical Psychology 2: Interventions (with a lab), and Clinical Psychology 3: Internship. Clinical Psychology 2: Interventions covers theories of psychotherapy and communication, and with an experiential lab section. In Clinical Psychology 3: Internship, advanced students spend ten hours per week at supervised internship sites in the community, and meet one class section per week for group supervision. M any of our students are interested in pursuing careers in the helping professions, and continue on to masters, doctoral, or pre-med programs. There would also be opportunities to mentor clinically-bound students, to supervise senior thesis projects, and conduct one’s own independent research, if desired. Visiting faculty and their students are eligible for generous research grant funding offered by the college and conference travel funding. Completion of an APA-approved internship is required, and applicants should be either licensed or license-eligible in the state of New York. About the Psychology Department: The Psychology department encourages candidates specializing in clinical or counseling psychology to apply, especially those with community-engagement interests. We are committed to considering a wide range of candidates to enrich our academic community. The Psychology Department is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Our goal is to increase diversity, and also support a diverse environment in which people from varied backgrounds can succeed and thrive. Application instructions: Please submit all application materials as pdf files. We ask that candidates submit the following: + Application letter + Curriculum vitae + Statement of teaching interests that includes descriptions of experience, commitment and activities toward working with diverse student populations and/or how personal approaches to teaching and research practices respectively can contribute to a diverse community + Evidence of teaching effectiveness other than student evaluation forms, such as sample syllabi, peer evaluations, evaluations by senior colleagues, course materials, or any other materials you think might help us better understand who you are as a teacher. Please send questions and inquiries to Cay Anderson-Hanley, PhD, Chair of the search committee: andersoc@union.edu. As part of the initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in Teaching, Clinical Supervision, and/or Research. Review of applications will begin on August 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Compensation: The annual salary for this position is $37,600. The wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Location: Schenectady, NY We offer exceptional benefits including: + Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts) + Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs + Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development + Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan + Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability + Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy (http://www.union.edu/human-resources/background-check-policy?\_ga=2.164769983.1635496244.1717465945-1000516401.1717465945) , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions. E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng\_Es.pdf) . Union College Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering. Accommodations If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at hr@union.edu or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process. Diversity at Union College Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations. Non-Discrimination Policy Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws and supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.