Assistant Professor: Counseling Psychology

Position Summary

The Department of Psychological Science and Counseling at Austin Peay State University (APSU) seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Counseling Psychology with a start date of August 1, 2024. This position will serve our new PsyD program in Counseling Psychology which launched Fall 2020. The program offers a generalist track as well as a concentration in Serving Military Personnel, Veterans, and their Families. The person hired for this position will have a unique opportunity to help build and shape an innovative, forward-looking doctoral training program in health service psychology.

About the Role

A strong candidate will possess a deep commitment to the foundational values that characterize the field of counseling psychology: a holistic, contextual, strengths-based approach to intervention, emphasis on integration of science and practice, and a steadfast dedication to diversity and social justice. A doctorate (PsyD or PhD) in Counseling Psychology (preferred) or Clinical Psychology (acceptable) from an APA-accredited program is required. Preferred candidates will be licensed as a psychologist HSP or be license-eligible in TN within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the PsyD program in Counseling Psychology, including substance use disorders, health psychology, neuropsychology, or geropsychology as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the PsyD program curriculum.
• Engage in clinical practice, research, and scholarship related to the PsyD program.
• Participate in university and community service, and scholarly activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines within the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences.

Requirements

• Doctorate (PsyD or PhD) in Counseling Psychology (preferred) or Clinical Psychology (acceptable) from an APA-accredited program.
• Licensed as a psychologist HSP or license-eligible in TN within 1 year of hire.
• Experience working with military populations is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to diversity and social justice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Interest and expertise in substance use disorders, health psychology, neuropsychology, or geropsychology.

Skills

• Strong teaching and mentoring skills.
• Research and publication skills.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Benefits

The university has plentiful funding opportunities to help support research, teaching, and professional development. APSU faculty are also eligible for various benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development funds.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time and requires a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Contact Information

For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Jane Doe, Chair of the Department of Psychological Science and Counseling, at jane.doe@apsu.edu or (XXX) XXX-XXXX.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Austin Peay State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.