Job Description

Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg’s mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community. Augsburg encourages BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds to apply.

Job Description

Augsburg University’s APA-accredited Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program invites applications for two core faculty positions (non-tenure track) to begin in August 2027. Our program trains students using a broad, generalist, practitioner-scholar model. Multicultural training is core to our program and is woven throughout our curriculum and practicum training experiences. Further, our program is dedicated to the values of responsibility, relationship, and rigor. Through these values, we cultivate a vocation that benefits society, promotes well-being, and advances justice. This full-time, in-person program offers small class sizes and a cohesive, egalitarian faculty that holds a wide variety of theoretical orientations and applied research interests.

Preferred candidates will be committed to teaching and mentoring in clinical psychology at the graduate level. Responsibilities for this full-time position (11-month appointment) will include teaching, academic advising, supervision of student research, and service to the university. Preferred candidates will also have competence in applied research within the field of clinical psychology. Classes are offered on weekdays, with occasional evening classes. This position will allow the individual to integrate their unique knowledge, skills, and experiences within a program that emphasizes the role of context and multiculturalism in clinical psychology. 

All faculty are afforded time for professional practice or scholarship. This time for professional activity aligns with our commitment to integrate clinical practice and/or research with teaching. 

Qualifications

Minimum

Qualifications

• PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology or a related field by the time the position begins.
• Competence in applied and/or translational research in psychology

Preferred

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in higher education (particularly graduate education)
• Experience mentoring doctoral students in clinical work and/or research endeavors
• Licensed as a psychologist in Minnesota, or a commitment to complete licensure in Minnesota within the first two years of employment.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $77,000 - $82,000, annually, depending on hiring rank and

qualifications

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including: 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage. Medical plans include Kavira direct care, which provides free or low-cost virtual and in-home primary care appointments and labs
• A generous 403(b) retirement program with an employer contribution of up to 8% upon eligibility
• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
• Paid parental leave

Application Instructions and Requirements

Initial review of application materials will begin on October 26th, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply for this position, please upload the following documents:

• Cover letter: please address how you meet the minimum and preferred

  qualifications

  above
• A statement on your philosophy of teaching
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Official transcripts are required at time of hire.

As part of the online application process, candidates are asked to provide the name, email address, and nature of professional relationship for three professional references. One of the references must be able to address your teaching or teaching potential. If your application advances in this search, you will be notified prior to Augsburg contacting your references. 

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact: Dr. Christopher Anders at anders@augsburg.edu.

Augsburg University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: hr@augsburg.edu.

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