Clinical Assistant Professor / Assistant Clinic Director, Clinical Psychology Program

Position Overview: The Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University invites applications for a full-time, academic year (9-month) non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor position with an anticipated start date in the Fall of 2022. This person would also serve as the Assistant Director of the Purdue Psychology Treatment and Research Clinics. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to training in a research-focused, clinical science doctoral program in a position that combines clinical supervision, teaching, and involvement in supporting the Department’s research mission.

Primary Duties: Primary responsibilities of the position include directly supervising clinical training in empirically-supported assessment and intervention for children, adolescents, and families. Opportunities for supervision of adult-focused assessment and therapy are also possible. The successful candidate will provide didactic instruction and ongoing, direct clinical supervision to doctoral students, as well as formal evaluation of students’ developing clinical competencies. As Assistant Director of the Purdue Psychology Treatment and Research Clinics (PPTRC; https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/psy/pptrc/index.html), this person will have latitude in identifying the direction of the clinic’s aims in a way that balances the training needs of our students with the needs of the community we serve. This faculty member may also contribute to undergraduate or graduate teaching in courses focused on various topics in clinical psychology.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D., Psy.D.) and appropriate training in clinical psychology or an affiliated field (e.g., counseling psychology). The successful candidate must be licensed by the State of Indiana and credentialed as a Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP), or prepared to acquire these credentials as a condition of ongoing employment. Prior experience providing formal supervision is highly desirable but not required. Specific area of specialization is open, however, successful candidates will have demonstrated commitment to evidence-based assessment and therapy practices, as well as an empirically-informed approach to supervision. Expertise in cognitive and/or neuropsychological assessment with populations served by the PPTRC is desirable but not required; a strong candidate without this experience would be welcomed. Clinical-track faculty are full members of the faculty, and are expected to demonstrate excellence in the areas of clinical practice/application, service/engagement, and clinical/classroom education for promotion. Although there is no expectation that the candidate will develop an independent program of research, preference will be given to candidates who have an interest in integrating research with clinical practice. Interested candidates will also have opportunities to contribute to ongoing research initiatives within our department, such as neurodevelopmental disorders, behavioral disorders, or others if desired (for a full list of Purdue research centers see: https://www.purdue.edu/research/centers-institutes-cores/list.php).

Program Description: The Clinical Psychology Program has been fully accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1948 and by the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS) since 2018. To learn more about the Clinical Psychology program, and the Department of Psychological Sciences, please visit https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/psy/graduate/graduate_training_areas/clinical_psychology/index.html.  Clinical Psychology is housed in the Department of Psychological Sciences, which is the largest Department in the College of HHS (http://www.purdue.edu/hhs/). Purdue’s West Lafayette (main) campus is located one hour north of Indianapolis and two hours south of downtown Chicago, has ten academic colleges with an enrollment of 44,500 students from over 133 countries. The diverse greater Lafayette/West Lafayette community (http://www.homeofpurdue.com) has a population of approximately 200,000, and a low cost of living.

Application Procedure: Applications must include (1) cover letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement describing clinical expertise and interests; (4) a statement describing clinical supervision/teaching philosophy and approaches, and (5) a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement. Application materials can be submitted at: https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=15353&company=purdueuniv

In addition, (6) arrange to have 2-3 letters of reference submitted to clinical-psych-search@purdue.edu (or contact the Chair if you prefer to request letters later in the search process).  Application review will begin November 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

Purdue University’s Department of Psychological Sciences is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their Diversity and Inclusion Statement, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

A background check is required for employment in this position. Questions regarding the position may be sent directly to Sarah Karalunas, PhD, Chair of the Search Committee (skaralunas@purdue.edu).

Equal Opportunity: Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. Purdue University is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person. In  pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the University seeks to develop and nurture diversity. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or status as a veteran.