Assistant Professor Psychology
- Employer
- Spalding University
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Nov 5, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Counsellor Education, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Psychology
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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POSITION
The School of Professional Psychology
(SOPP) at Spalding University seeks to hire a full-time,
tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank.
Successful candidates must hold a doctoral degree in clinical or
counseling psychology, either with or eligibility for licensure in
KY. Outstanding postdoctoral candidates will be considered.
Candidates with marginalized/minoritized identities are especially
encouraged to apply.
JOB
SUMMARY
We seek candidates who are passionate
about teaching and mentoring undergraduate psychology majors and
teaching and training doctoral students in clinical psychology.
Successful candidates will contribute to our collaborative
environment and will be expected to achieve a strong balance across
the three domains of teaching, scholarship, and service. First,
they will be strong teachers who utilize best practices in teaching
and enjoy student mentoring. They will need to be competent in
supervision and support the operations of our department training
clinic, the Center for Behavioral Health (https://behavioralhealth.spalding.edu/).
Second, they will be thoughtful scholars with either a record of
presenting and/or publishing in their chosen research interest
areas or demonstrated promise to do so. Third, they will possess a
cooperative spirit to work collegially with others on university
and departmental service committees. The position offers scheduling
flexibility (other than class times) and faculty members are
encouraged to use up to eight hours per week in research,
consultation, direct service (e.g. private practice) and/or
supervision. Opportunities are available to engage in direct
service as part of our Faculty Practice Plan, where faculty are
able to see their own private practice clients in the Center for
Behavioral Health. Additional contract supervision for doctoral
students on practicum placements may also be available.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach undergraduate and graduate
courses in the School of Professional Psychology
Develop a scholarship interest area
and create opportunities for students to be involved
Contribute service to the department
and university (e.g., active participation on committees)
Mentor students dissertation
research
Attend faculty and departmental
meetings
Contribute to collaborative spirit of
the faculty
SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
Must hold a doctoral degree in
clinical or counseling psychology
Must be license eligible or hold a
valid license in the state Kentucky with designation for
supervision (i.e., HSP designation)
Teaching and supervision experience
preferred, but not required
Research experience strongly
preferred
Additional skills and background
dependent upon courses taught and supervision provided; seeking
teaching skills in at least one of the following areas: CBT/third
wave, multiculturalism, cognitive-affective bases of behavior,
assessment, health psychology, feminist psychology, forensic
psychology
Strong communication skills in oral
and written forms
INTERRELATIONS
Must have an appreciation and respect
for diverse populations and intersecting identities
Regular or daily contact with
administration, faculty, staff, and students
Individual and group mentoring
available for the first year of hire
CONTACT
All applications are made through the
Paycom Applicant Tracking System.
Questions about the position may be
directed to Dr. Norah Chapman at nchapman02@spalding.edu
**All faculty and staff are required to have
the COVID 19 vaccination or submit a medical or religious exemption
form to Human Resources by start date.
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