Two Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Psychology

Job Description

The Psychology Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville invites applications for two full-time, tenure track positions, one open-rank and one assistant professor, beginning Fall 2026. We seek dedicated educators and dynamic scholars who are passionate about academic excellence and integrating the Catholic faith with psychology.

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.
Specialize in any area of psychology, with preference given to one candidate with a clinically oriented specialty.

Teaching Opportunities

Course assignments may include options drawing from the following areas:

Intro, Social, Personality, Human Development, Research Methods & Statistics, IO Psychology,

Clinical/Counseling, and courses that integrate Catholicism 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.

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.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following materials electronically to Dr. Joanne Storm Gallagher, Chair, Search Committee, via tcaputo@franciscan.edu:

Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications.
Curriculum vitae.
Statement of teaching philosophy and former teaching evaluations.
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 6, 2025 (Open until filled).

Questions? Contact Dr. Joanne Storm Gallagher at jstorm@franciscan.edu.

Join us in shaping the next generation of psychologists at Franciscan University!

About the Employer

Franciscan University is a private coeducational university which provides an excellent liberal arts education in the Catholic Franciscan tradition.