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Assistant Professor of Psychology (Clinical or Counseling)

Employer
University of La Verne
Location
La Verne, California
Salary
Salary not specified
Date posted
Sep 22, 2022

Job Details

The University of La Verne’s Psychology Department invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin with the 2023-2024 academic year as core faculty in our APA-accredited PsyD program in clinical psychology.

Qualifications for the positions:

  • Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology;
  • Completion of, or in the process of completing, an APA-accredited doctoral program and APA-accredited internship;
  • Demonstrated teaching experience.

Primary consideration for:

  • Training or expertise in at least one of the following areas: assessment, biological bases of behavior, consultation, ethics, evidence-based practice, human development/lifespan, measurement, multicultural psychology;
  • Completed, or presently in the process of completing, post-doctoral hours towards licensure;
  • Applicants who have obtained licensure as a Psychologist;
  • Applicants with graduate teaching experience.

Specific duties include:

  • Teaching 5 courses per year, a minimum of 3 in the PsyD program in the areas of program need;
  • Serving as dissertation chair and committee member;
  • Conducting and publishing research;
  • Providing advisement and mentoring;
  • Service on committees in the department, college, and university.

There is an expectation of quality teaching and scholarship in a comprehensive liberal arts university with a commitment to multiculturalism and a diverse student body. Members from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Selected candidates are expected to obtain licensure in California within three (3) years of initial employment. The salary range is dependent upon qualifications and departmental equity. Benefits of employment include a comprehensive health and welfare plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse and dependent children, and an 8% contribution to the university’s 403(b) retirement plan.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2022 and continue until positions are filled. To apply, please visit https://laverne.peopleadmin.com/postings/10734. Applicants should submit a cover letter of interest describing their teaching philosophy and research agenda, curriculum vita, representative publications, diversity statement, evidence of teaching experience, and a list of three professional references. The diversity statement should include their interpretation of diversity, inclusion, and equity along with examples of how their educational, professional and background/philosophy affirm the core values of diversity and inclusivity.

The University of La Verne is a comprehensive private university founded in 1891 and located in  the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains about 35 miles east of Los Angeles. The university is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). The Psychology Department is committed to teaching and scholarly excellence, values a multicultural psychology perspective, fosters a collegial learning community and actively strives to incorporate cultural diversity and multiculturalism into its mission. We welcome students, faculty, and staff from diverse ethnic, cultural, religious, sexual orientation, age, and ability backgrounds. Learn more about the university at laverne.edu.

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Located in Southern California, the University of La Verne offers a distinctive and relevant educational experience to a diverse population of students, preparing them for successful careers and a commitment to lifelong learning across the liberal arts and professional programs. The academic units of the not-for-profit university include the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, and the College of Law. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, including degree programs tailored for working adults. The university's central campus is located 30 miles east of Los Angeles in the historic Old Town section of La Verne, a city with a population of approximately 35,000 at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. The university also has eight regional campuses throughout California and the College of Law campus in Ontario, California. The university is classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Institution with moderate research activity. Core values are reflected throughout all curricular and co-curricular programs, its emphasis on close professor-student interaction, personal support of its students, and its diversity.

The University of La Verne prides itself in being reflective of the diversity of Southern California. Approximately 80 percent of its nearly 8,500 students come from diverse backgrounds and the U.S. Department of Education has designated the university as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With 80,000 alumni, the university fulfills a critical community function in educating students from underserved populations, many of whom are the first generation in their family to attend college.

The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employment or employees on any basis prohibited by state and federal law. University of La Verne hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and is consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, medical condition a or sexual orientation.

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