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Working at Regis University

As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students. Why Work at Regis?

Job Summary :

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Regis University in Denver, CO, invites applications for a tenure-track position in psychology at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 1, 2026. The successful candidate should be able to teach General Psychology, Psychological Disorders, Clinical & Counseling Psychology, Research Methods & Behavioral Statistics, and courses related to their specialty area. The specific area of expertise is clinical or counseling psychology.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience is part of Regis College, the traditional undergraduate liberal arts college of Regis University, which is a Hispanic Serving Institution, serving approximately 2000 traditional undergraduate students (~60% of whom are students of color; ~30% of whom are first-generation college students). The department offers a B.S. degree in psychology with approximately 100 majors. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. The candidate should be dedicated to excellent undergraduate teaching, plan to maintain an active research program that engages motivated undergraduates in their research and be committed to mentoring a diverse student body.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Earned doctorate in psychology
• Record of (or potential for) scholarly productivity
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogy, in line with our Jesuit principles of honoring the dignity of all and standing with the historically marginalized.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS : In accordance with its Jesuit Catholic mission, Regis University is committed to maintaining a humane atmosphere in which the civil rights of every individual are recognized and respected. At Regis University, the term "diversity" conveys our commitment to create and maintain an inclusive community where people of different religions, genders, sexual orientations, races, classes, and any other social distinctions can thrive in a learning environment characterized by mutual respect and the pursuit of justice. We are deeply and morally committed to social justice within the field of psychology; providing junior faculty with mentorship, resources, and an environment conducive to their professional growth, success, and advancement; and improving the academic experience for our diverse student population.

Regis College, one of the three schools of Regis University in Denver, Colorado, is a Jesuit liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition with a primary emphasis on excellence in undergraduate teaching and cura personalis. Applicants should demonstrate an interest and ability to engage the Catholic intellectual tradition and Jesuit liberal arts educational mission substantively in their teaching. For more information on this mission, see : https : / / www.regis.edu / about / jesuit-education / key-jesuit-values.

A complete application will include : (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, including teaching interests and evidence of teaching effectiveness, (4) statement of research, including evidence of research productivity or potential, and (5) three letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses the candidate's demonstrated abilities and / or potential as an undergraduate teacher and mentor.

Applicants must upload items 1-5 with their application. Letters of recommendation and questions may be directed to Marianne Boone (mboone002@regis.edu). All materials should be submitted by Monday, October 6, 2025 ; review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Hiring decisions for this position are pending final budgetary approval.

Regis University offers a broad range of benefits that includes :

You can learn more about our benefits by clicking the links below.

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https : / / www.regis.edu / _documents / about / offices-and-services / human-resources / regis-university-employee-benefits-guide.pdf

Pay Rate :

$65,000 - $69,000 / annually commensurate with qualifications

Application Deadline :

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