Psychology Instructor of Practice

Responsibilities

• Teach a standard load of three courses per semester, including Abnormal Psychology and Counseling or Clinical Psychology
• Bring a critical, culturally sensitive, and real-world approach to teaching psychological disorders and mental health therapies
• Mentor psychology majors interested in pursuing mental health careers
• Partner with the SLU Thrives initiative to support campus-wide student well-being programming
• Potential to teach in the residential First Year Program or design new courses based on area of expertise

Requirements

• Master's degree in mental health counseling, clinical psychology, or a related field by August 15, 2026
• Demonstrated background in applied mental health (e.g., providing services, interventions, programming, education, or prevention)
• Prior teaching experience, which may include facilitating workshops, conducting trainings, giving guest lectures, or teaching at the high-school or collegiate level

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching at the collegiate level

About the Company

St. Lawrence University is a liberal arts institution with a collegial Department of Psychology committed to high-impact, innovative teaching and meaningful student engagement. We value educators who bring real-world expertise from the field into the classroom to prepare students for meaningful careers.