Assistant Professor - Psychology - Clinical

Assistant Professor Working Title Assistant Professor– Clinical Psychology - #001580 Department Psychology Position Summary

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The Psychology Department at Western Carolina University (WCU) invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant professor level, with a projected begin work date of either January 2023 or August 2023.

The typical teaching load in the department is a 3-3 (Fall/Spring), with a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses. Specifically, the successful candidate will show evidence of or potential for success in teaching undergraduate courses such as general psychology, abnormal psychology, and/or child psychopathology. In addition to undergraduate teaching, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the teaching and supervision of students in our APA accredited post-masters Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Health Service Psychology (Combined Clinical- School) program and our scientist-practitioner oriented MA program in clinical psychology. These graduate programs are focused on training students in the delivery of assessments and interventions that are grounded in behavioral/cognitive-behavioral theory.

As such, the successful candidate would demonstrate the ability to teach graduate courses in, for example, assessment, advanced psychopathology, supervision, ethics, and/or psychotherapy, and to supervise clinic cases, thesis projects, and dissertations.

Relevant to this tenure-track faculty position is our department’s state-of-the art, public-facing McKee Assessment and Psychological Services Clinic, dedicated to providing advanced assessment training for our graduate students (PsyD, SSP, MA) through affordable comprehensive services to individuals, families, and schools in our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to support the supervision of graduate students in the McKee Clinic, and work closely with the Clinic Director, Program Coordinators, and other faculty to support this important departmental function. To this end, the eligible candidate needs to have earned a doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in clinical psychology (or closely related field) from an APA-accredited program and be licensed (or license-eligible) as a psychologist in North Carolina. As a teacher scholar, the successful faculty member is expected to maintain a program of meaningful disciplinary research that is engaging to both undergraduate and graduate students. The department has a dedicated space for cognitive neuroscience (i.e., “the BRAIN lab”) with EEG equipment, and existing research partnerships with schools-, hospitals-, non-profit organizations, and other service providers in the region. The area of research specialization or interest is open.

Western Carolina University (WCU) is a 12,000-student regional comprehensive university in the University of North Carolina system. WCU offers 115 undergraduate programs and more than 40 graduate programs. The psychology department is home to the second largest major at WCU, with over 500 students, three active on-campus graduate programs that accept 6 to 10 students per cohort and 20 full-time faculty. WCU also offers excellent funding opportunities for research and for professional development. The WCU campus is located in the picturesque Cullowhee valley between the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains, near the town of Sylva, and midway between Charlotte and Atlanta. WCU is also 50 miles west of Asheville, NC, a city with vibrant art, entertainment, food, and culture scenes, and only 20 miles west of Waynesville, NC, the largest town in Western North Carolina with many options for dining, shopping, entertainment, and craft breweries.

The entire region is noted for its excellent quality of life and access to outdoor activities. The department of psychology is located in the College of Education and Allied Professions (CEAP). CEAP is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We value our faculty and staff’s unique identities and varied experiences. As a college community, we are dedicated to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where ethical teaching and workplace practices are centered to build a more just workplace.

Carnegie statement

WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position   Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in psychology from an accredited institution. Licensed or license eligible in North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications   Position Type Permanent Full-Time Number of Hours Per Week   Number of Months Per Year 9

Posting Text

Open Date 09/16/2022 Close Date   Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered, applicants must apply online. Hard copy materials will not be accepted.

Completed applications will include A) a cover letter, B) a CV, C) a research statement, D) a teaching statement, E) unofficial transcripts from all graduate programs attended, F) a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and contact number) willing to provide letters of reference that may be requested during the application process, and G) optional materials (e.g., evidence of teaching effectiveness, a representative publication).

Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Jon Campbell, search committee chair, at jmcampbell@wcu.edu

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research Statement
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Unofficial Transcripts
6. List of references

Optional Documents

1. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
2. Research Sample