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Assistant Professor Educational Psychlogy


Job Location:

Danbury, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 80713 - 86231
Posted: 29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Western Connecticut State University
School of Professional Studies
Department of Educational Psychology
Assistant Professor (Educational Psychology)
Tenure Track Academic Year 2026 - 2027
Western Connecticut State Universitys School of Professional Studies is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Department of Educational Psychology.

WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities veterans and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity equity and inclusion within our campus community.

The School of Professional Studies is comprised of six departments: Education Education Psychology Health Promotion & Exercise Science Justice & Law Administration Nursing and Social Work. Undergraduatedegrees are offered in each of these professional fields as well as Masters degrees in Homeland Security Nursing and Education & Education Psychology and Doctoral degrees in Education and Nursing.The Department of Education Psychology is one of the signature departments at WCSU and offers the following degrees in professional fields: a BS in Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Major BS in Secondary Education MS in Education Option in Curriculum MS in School Counseling MS in Clinical Mental Health MS in Applied Behavior Analysis and an Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership. Programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP) and NEASC. For more information visit
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Position Summary: Position available at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury CT. Teach both clinical mental health and school counseling courses in the counselor education program. Responsible for engagement in appropriate service engagement with scholarly activity including research and grant writing and collaboration with colleagues to conduct program evaluations CACREP accreditation activities and field placement of students. Serve on department university and program committees.

WCSUs small classes allow for student-based teaching and learning and project-based activities. Standard teaching load is 24-credits per academic year (12 credits) per semester.

Qualifications:Doctorate in counselor education and supervision or a closely related field.

Salary & Benefits: The hiring salary range is $80713 $86231 and is commensurate upon candidates experience. Western offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found at There are grant opportunities to support research and conference attendance.

Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a letter of application which outlines interest in and qualifications for the position; areas of teaching expertise and experience areas of service and/or leadership research interests and a statement of teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vita; and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicants teaching scholarship and professionalism.

To apply submit your materials to:
materials should be submitted as PDF files.
Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer

Required Experience:

Senior IC


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