Description

Appointment Type: Non-Tenure Track
State Title: Clinical Specialist
Bargaining Unit: AFT
Employment Type: 35 hour work week/Full-time
Expected Term: 8/8/26 - 6/9/28
Compensation: Range 22/$ 87,140.30 - 93,844.57

About TCNJ

Founded in 1855, TCNJ is a selective public primarily undergraduate institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. TCNJ emphasizes the residential experience for our nearly 7,500 full-time students. Students benefit from a 13-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 24 students, which has contributed to TCNJ attaining a first-year to sophomore retention rate of 94%, a 4-year graduation rate of 76% (4th highest among U.S. publics), and an 86% six-year graduation rate. TCNJ has received national recognition for its teacher-scholar faculty model and deep engagement of our undergraduates in research, scholarship, and creative activity. TCNJ also has a Phi Beta Kappa chapter-an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools-Arts and Communication; Business; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Science. TCNJ is located within an hour of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty.

For more information about the college, please visit: http://www.tcnj.edu/ .

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

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 Overview:

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:

Required:

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.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact [email protected] .

Employee Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

How to Apply

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.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.