Job description
Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Psychology at Franciscan University of Steubenville
The Psychology Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville invites applications for a full-time, open-rank, tenure-track position beginning Fall 2027. We seek dedicated educators and dynamic scholars who are passionate about academic excellence and integrating the Catholic faith with psychology.
Teaching Load: Four courses per semester (fall and spring), primarily in face-to-face formats.
Optional Summer Teaching: Available for those interested in additional opportunities.
Why Franciscan?
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a passionately Catholic institution in the Franciscan tradition, devoted to academic rigor and transformational education. Located in Steubenville, Ohio, just 24 miles west of the Pittsburgh Airport, our faculty form a mission-driven community committed to faith, scholarship, and mentorship.
Who We’re Looking For:
We are particularly interested in candidates who:
- Demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentorship of undergraduate students.
- Maintain an active research program and integrate undergraduate students into meaningful research experiences.
- Specialization in clinical or counseling psychology, or a related field.
Teaching Opportunities:
Course needs include options selected from among the following that best match the candidate’s strengths:
- Clinical: Intro to Counseling, Intro to Group Counseling, Interview & Assessment, Abnormal Psychology, Personality Theory
- Faith & Psychology: Human & Spiritual Integration, Spirituality in the Helping Profession, Marriage Family & Spiritual Issues in Counseling
Qualifications
- Ph.D. (or equivalent) in psychology or a related discipline by the time of appointment. ABD candidates will be considered.
- Commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service in alignment with the mission of Franciscan University.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is limited to TN status (Canadian and Mexican citizens only).
How to apply
Applicants should submit the following materials electronically to Dr. Joanne Storm Gallagher, Chair, Search Committee, via [email protected]
- Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Former teaching evaluations.
- Statement of teaching philosophy.
- Personal statement on alignment with the mission of Franciscan University.
- Contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists.
- Copies of academic transcripts. Official transcripts required upon hire.
Application Review Begins: October 1, 2026 (Open until filled).
Questions? Contact Dr. Joanne Storm Gallagher at [email protected].
Join us in shaping the next generation of psychologists at Franciscan University!
In compliance with state and federal laws, including (but not limited to) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Franciscan University of Steubenville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran’s status (or any other criteria protected by applicable law) in its educational programs and activities, admissions, or with regard to employment.
