What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Specialist - Psychology position at The College of New Jersey?
Non-tenure-track Faculty Position in Psychology
(Clinical Specialist)
The College of New Jersey
To enrich education through diversity, TCNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TCNJ has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and is working to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice among our faculty, staff, and students. We strongly encourage a host of diverse, intersectional populations and cultures to apply including, but not limited to, identities based on race, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, and veteran status.
The Department of Psychology at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a 10-month, non-tenure-track Clinical Specialist position in Psychology, to join our community starting in August 2026. The position is offered for an initial two-year appointment, with potential for renewal for a second two-year appointment and subsequent three-year appointments based on performance.
Position Summary:
The successful candidate will teach existing courses in the Department of Psychology’s curriculum and potentially develop courses based on their area(s) of expertise. We seek a colleague with the expertise to teach our courses in our Research Methods and Foundation courses, particularly Methods & Tools of Psychology, (PSY121), Design & Statistical Analysis (PSY203), and upper-level Psychology seminars on specialized topics. The standard teaching load is 4/4, with the potential to reduce to a 3/4 with advising of Psychology majors.
We are interested in candidates whose teaching and practice will connect and integrate with other disciplines. Candidates should be committed to inclusive excellence in higher education , demonstrated through, for example, culturally responsive course design and pedagogy, equity-minded student engagement and mentorship, and cultivating intercultural competencies needed for meaningful citizenship. TCNJ has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence in our community and to supporting a healthy work-life balance for our faculty of teacher-scholars. Candidates should be strongly committed to high quality teaching and to fostering student success for all majors.
The successful candidate will be expected to join a community committed to exploration and growth in pedagogical practices. The successful candidate may also serve as an academic advisor. TCNJ supports its community of teacher-scholars and practitioners through a range of internal grant programs, professional travel, engaging professional development programs, and other mechanisms. These intentional efforts support the recruitment, retention, and success of our faculty, particularly those from groups traditionally underrepresented in academe.
Qualifications:
Applicants should:
Candidates should submit (a) a letter of application highlighting their interest and qualifications, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy/approach (no longer than 2 pages), (d) a statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ( no longer than 2 pages ) , (e) unofficial transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), (f) evidence of teaching effectiveness including sample syllabi and student evaluations, and (g) names and contact information for at least three professional references.
Applications should be submitted electronically to the employment website. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by October 1, 2025.
Final offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
About the Department:
The Department of Psychology has 18 tenure-line faculty members and approximately 710 majors. We are a vibrant community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni who value the processes of critical inquiry and discovery in the laboratory, the classroom, and the community. Consistent with the mission of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, we strive to provide experiences through which our students can become analytical, critical, and creative thinkers, conscientious and active global citizens, and lifelong learners and leaders. Through the entwined roles of teaching and scholarship, we strive to prepare our students to contribute to their communities and pursue their chosen careers.
The Department is deeply committed to fostering learning and professional development opportunities for all of its students, including through faculty-mentored research and internships.
For more information about the department, visit https://psychology.tcnj.edu
About The College of New Jersey:
Founded in 1855, TCNJ is a selective public institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. TCNJ enrolls approximately 7,400 students, including 6,790 undergraduates and 610 graduate students, 30% of whom are self-described as members of groups traditionally underrepresented in academe. Strong curricular and co-curricular programming have helped foster a first-year to sophomore retention rate of 93%, a 4-year graduation rate of 75% (8 th highest in the U.S. for public institutions), and a 6-year graduation rate of 87% (among the highest in the country). Five signature experiences are the hallmark of a TCNJ education: a personalized, collaborative, and rigorous education; undergraduate research, mentored internships, and field experiences; community engaged learning; global engagement; and leadership development. TCNJ has also received national recognition for the adoption and promotion of the teacher-scholar model for our faculty. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ’s seven academic schools—Arts and Communication; Business; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science. TCNJ has a strong Phi Beta Kappa chapter—an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally.
Among other initiatives, a series of faculty/staff-based affinity groups (e.g., Minority Executive Council, Women’s Professional Network, Parent and Family Network, TCNJ PRIDE) supports a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment at TCNJ.
TCNJ is located within an hour of New York City and Philadelphia. The College’s campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty. In addition to its growing racial and ethnic diversity, the region offers excellent public schools, prestigious medical centers, restaurants, art and entertainment, as well as numerous cultural and recreational activities.
For more information about the college, please visit: http://www.tcnj.edu/ .
Primary Location
Social Sciences - Psychology
Work Locations
Social Sciences - Psychology
Job
Faculty
Organization
The College of New Jersey
Job Posting
Jul 8, 2025, 12:48:58 PM
(Clinical Specialist)
The College of New Jersey
To enrich education through diversity, TCNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TCNJ has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and is working to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice among our faculty, staff, and students. We strongly encourage a host of diverse, intersectional populations and cultures to apply including, but not limited to, identities based on race, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, and veteran status.
The Department of Psychology at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a 10-month, non-tenure-track Clinical Specialist position in Psychology, to join our community starting in August 2026. The position is offered for an initial two-year appointment, with potential for renewal for a second two-year appointment and subsequent three-year appointments based on performance.
Position Summary:
The successful candidate will teach existing courses in the Department of Psychology’s curriculum and potentially develop courses based on their area(s) of expertise. We seek a colleague with the expertise to teach our courses in our Research Methods and Foundation courses, particularly Methods & Tools of Psychology, (PSY121), Design & Statistical Analysis (PSY203), and upper-level Psychology seminars on specialized topics. The standard teaching load is 4/4, with the potential to reduce to a 3/4 with advising of Psychology majors.
We are interested in candidates whose teaching and practice will connect and integrate with other disciplines. Candidates should be committed to inclusive excellence in higher education , demonstrated through, for example, culturally responsive course design and pedagogy, equity-minded student engagement and mentorship, and cultivating intercultural competencies needed for meaningful citizenship. TCNJ has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence in our community and to supporting a healthy work-life balance for our faculty of teacher-scholars. Candidates should be strongly committed to high quality teaching and to fostering student success for all majors.
The successful candidate will be expected to join a community committed to exploration and growth in pedagogical practices. The successful candidate may also serve as an academic advisor. TCNJ supports its community of teacher-scholars and practitioners through a range of internal grant programs, professional travel, engaging professional development programs, and other mechanisms. These intentional efforts support the recruitment, retention, and success of our faculty, particularly those from groups traditionally underrepresented in academe.
Qualifications:
Applicants should:
- Have a minimum of a completed Master’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely-related field.
- Have at least 3 years of experience teaching undergraduate Psychology courses as the instructor of record.
- Demonstrate cultural competency and ability to foster inclusive learning environments and mutual respect for students and colleagues.
Candidates should submit (a) a letter of application highlighting their interest and qualifications, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy/approach (no longer than 2 pages), (d) a statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ( no longer than 2 pages ) , (e) unofficial transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), (f) evidence of teaching effectiveness including sample syllabi and student evaluations, and (g) names and contact information for at least three professional references.
Applications should be submitted electronically to the employment website. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by October 1, 2025.
Final offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
About the Department:
The Department of Psychology has 18 tenure-line faculty members and approximately 710 majors. We are a vibrant community of faculty, staff, students, and alumni who value the processes of critical inquiry and discovery in the laboratory, the classroom, and the community. Consistent with the mission of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, we strive to provide experiences through which our students can become analytical, critical, and creative thinkers, conscientious and active global citizens, and lifelong learners and leaders. Through the entwined roles of teaching and scholarship, we strive to prepare our students to contribute to their communities and pursue their chosen careers.
The Department is deeply committed to fostering learning and professional development opportunities for all of its students, including through faculty-mentored research and internships.
For more information about the department, visit https://psychology.tcnj.edu
About The College of New Jersey:
Founded in 1855, TCNJ is a selective public institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. TCNJ enrolls approximately 7,400 students, including 6,790 undergraduates and 610 graduate students, 30% of whom are self-described as members of groups traditionally underrepresented in academe. Strong curricular and co-curricular programming have helped foster a first-year to sophomore retention rate of 93%, a 4-year graduation rate of 75% (8 th highest in the U.S. for public institutions), and a 6-year graduation rate of 87% (among the highest in the country). Five signature experiences are the hallmark of a TCNJ education: a personalized, collaborative, and rigorous education; undergraduate research, mentored internships, and field experiences; community engaged learning; global engagement; and leadership development. TCNJ has also received national recognition for the adoption and promotion of the teacher-scholar model for our faculty. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ’s seven academic schools—Arts and Communication; Business; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science. TCNJ has a strong Phi Beta Kappa chapter—an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally.
Among other initiatives, a series of faculty/staff-based affinity groups (e.g., Minority Executive Council, Women’s Professional Network, Parent and Family Network, TCNJ PRIDE) supports a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment at TCNJ.
TCNJ is located within an hour of New York City and Philadelphia. The College’s campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty. In addition to its growing racial and ethnic diversity, the region offers excellent public schools, prestigious medical centers, restaurants, art and entertainment, as well as numerous cultural and recreational activities.
For more information about the college, please visit: http://www.tcnj.edu/ .
Primary Location
Social Sciences - Psychology
Work Locations
Social Sciences - Psychology
Job
Faculty
Organization
The College of New Jersey
Job Posting
Jul 8, 2025, 12:48:58 PM
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