Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching
• Teach 4 courses per year in doctoral level clinical psychology program, including developing syllabi, learning objectives, assignments and rubrics, examinations, other course materials, and managing Canvas course site to support courses.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in teaching and student assessment; use faculty development opportunities and teacher effectiveness tools to improve teaching.
• Collaborate with faculty in ongoing curriculum development.
• Demonstrate competency in knowledge and skills in teaching as evidenced by supervisor, peer, and student evaluations.
• Supervise/chair 2-4 dissertations per year, providing support throughout the research/writing process for doctoral students; serve as dissertation committee member for 3-4 students per year
• Maintain regular office hours; guide or support students who reach out for assistance; identify students who are struggling and need extra attention or support to be successful (use email, phone or other means of communication).
• Scholarship/Practice
• Engage in scholarly work related to area(s) of interest.
• Contribute to scholarship through presentations and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Service
• Attend all university academic events as required in faculty handbook
• Attend all University, College and Program faculty meetings.
• Participate in student recruitment activities; assist with applicant admission file reviews and on-campus/on-line applicant admission interviews.
• Provide administrative oversight to students who choose to participate in one of our joint degree programs.
• Serve as academic advisor and/or mentor for 12-15 students in doctoral program; provide advising as appropriate to student organizations.
• Serve as mentor to new faculty members or adjunct faculty.
• Participate in professional activities and service to the University, School, community by participating in faculty governance/committee work as assigned/elected.
• Engage in service to the profession via membership in professional organizations, participation in professional conferences and professional/community-based service activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Psy.D. or Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology. ABD candidates may be considered if the doctoral degree will be completed by August 2025.
• Demonstrated commitment to graduate education.
• PA license as a psychologist. Supervision toward licensure can be provided to qualified applicants who have completed all other Pennsylvania requirements for licensure as a psychologist.
• Clear evidence of scholarly potential. Position is not limited by area of research specialization.
• Evidence of clear integration of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into clinical work, research, and/or teaching