Clinical Assistant Professor

Clinical Assistant Professor


At PCOM, we espouse to grow a culturally competent workforce to advance healthcare that touches the lives of underserved communities. Diversity and inclusion is the core component of our institutional identity and a key pillar of PCOM’s strategic vision. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine affirms that diversity and inclusion are crucial to the intellectual vitality of the campus community. It is through freedom of exchange over different ideas and viewpoints in supportive environments that our graduates develop the critical thinking and citizenship skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Since 1899, PCOM has trained highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners, and behavioral scientists who practice a “whole person” approach to care - treating people, not just symptoms. As the field of medicine has changed, we've changed with it - adapting our program offerings to better meet the needs of healthcare providers and the communities they serve. At the main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PCOM), the branch campus in Suwanee, Georgia (PCOM Georgia), and our newest location in Moultrie, Georgia (PCOM South Georgia), PCOM students learn to approach problem-solving in a more professional, more team-oriented manner, which prepares them to work successfully in integrated healthcare settings with other health professionals. At Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine you will be part of a caring, professional, and committed community focused on making the PCOM experience the best possible for our students.

We are currently seeking to fill our Clinical Assistant Professor position at the Philadelphia campus with a highly qualified and passionate individual.

HALF-TIME FACULTY POSITION IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM
BEGINNING 7/1/22
IN PHILADELPHIA, PA

The Department of Clinical Psychology in the School of Professional and Applied Psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is seeking a Pennsylvania-licensed or license-eligible doctoral level clinical psychologist with a cognitive-behavioral orientation for a half-time (12 month) position, entering at the Assistant Professor level. This position is already funded.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

●Teaching in the APA-Accredited Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology, including possible courses in cognitive and behavioral therapies, psychopathology, practicum, projective assessment, electives in area of specialty: the business of private practice, program evaluation, trauma-informed care, assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders, etc.
●Mentoring dissertations, clinical supervision, advising students, developing a research program with students, participating in the admissions/interview process.
●Scholarly activity in areas of specialty.
●Participation in program, school, and university committee work.
●Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements
Education, Skills and Abilities:

●Degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA-Accredited Program, emphasis in cognitive-behavioral training, and a planned program of scholarly activity are required.
●Candidate must have a thorough understanding and commitment to teaching students being trained in a practitioner-scholar model.
●Preference will be given to individuals with specialized expertise in trauma-informed cognitive-behavioral therapy, practice management, forensic psychology, severe and persistent mental illness, or integrative care. Consideration will be given to individuals with expertise in statistics.
●Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated successful teaching and mentoring experience in a doctoral level graduate program.

Application Instructions
All inquiries MUST include:

●CV or resume
●Salary requirements
●Three (3) references, preferably from former or current supervisor

PCOM is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration. We adhere to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.