Wheaton College·Wheaton, Illinois
The Assistant Professor will be responsible for teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and advising doctoral students in clinical psychology. The role includes precepting clinical training and preparing students for service to marginalized communities.
Tenure-Track Faculty Position – Clinical Psychology Program – Wheaton College (IL)
The School of Psychology Counseling and Family Therapy (PCFT) at Wheaton College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology to join the core faculty of the doctoral programs in clinical psychology. Position responsibilities begin July 1, 2026, and include teaching, scholarship, mentoring and advising, and precepting of clinical training. The core faculty position includes significant teaching and mentoring opportunities crucial to the development of the next generation of Christian faith-integrative clinical psychologists. We seek a candidate who is energized to collaborate in preparing doctoral students for excellence in service to individuals and communities impacted by healthcare disparities and those traditionally marginalized in society.
include a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, clinical psychology licensure (or licensure eligible within one year), experience teaching at the doctoral level, a developing program of study with published research within the discipline (quantitative or qualitative), evidence of the ability to guide and support the timely completion of high-quality student dissertations, and active professional practice (broadly defined). Areas of teaching and practice specialization are open; expertise in either cognitive or psychodynamic assessment and practice is desirable.
Please submit a letter of interest along with a curriculum vitae. Application materials will be sent to promising applicants. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor - $63,000 to $69,000
As a Christ-centered community, Wheaton College faculty and staff must affirm the College’s Statement of Faith as expressing their own theological convictions and agree to live by the moral standards in Wheaton’s Community Covenant, modeling these commitments for the Christian formation of our students. Wheaton College faculty and staff also support the Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment, which highlights our desire to treat all individuals as equal image-bearers of Jesus Christ. We encourage applications from candidates who will work to deepen Christ-centered diversity by fostering a campus climate where all faculty, staff, students, and alumni feel welcomed, respected, valued, and supported.
Additionally, Wheaton College aspires to provide a physically safe environment for students, staff, and faculty to learn and work. In support of this objective, the College requires background checks for final candidates, after an employment offer is extended. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and clinical psychology licensure or be eligible within one year. Experience teaching at the doctoral level and a developing research program are also required.
Market context
In Illinois, doctoral faculty roles in clinical psychology are typically competitive because programs look for candidates who can teach advanced coursework, support research, and meet licensure expectations. This role stands out for requiring a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, clinical psychology licensure or eligibility within one year, doctoral-level teaching experience, and a developing research program. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application materials to show teaching, research, and licensure readiness.