3 Tenure Track Faculty PsyD program Director MA program Training Director MA program
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3 Tenure Track Faculty: PsyD program Director MA program Training Director MA program
POSITION
The School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) at Spalding University seeks to hire a fulltime tenuretrack faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank to join our clinical PsyD program as well as a fulltime tenuretrack Director and Training Director of our new innovative clinical MA program. Fully accredited since 1989 our doctoral program is highly successful with a strong national reputation. Our new MA program will replicate the first two years of the doctoral program for students who want to practice at the Masters level. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology either with or immediate eligibility for licensure in KY. Outstanding postdoctoral candidates may be considered as long as the EPPP (national licensing exam) has been passed at the doctoral level.
JOB SUMMARY
For the PsyD position we seek candidates who possess strong knowledge and skill in psychological assessment. For the MA Director and Training Director positions we are seeking candidates with a broad range of expertise to teach across the MA curriculum. Successful candidates will contribute to our highly collaborative environment be passionate about training the next generation of psychological practitioners and 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. Ideally they will also be competent in supervision and support the operations of our department training clinic the Center for Behavioral Health 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 strong interpersonal skills and 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 may also be available.
Qualifications
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach graduate courses in the School of Professional Psychology
- Develop or continue a scholarship interest area (and create opportunities to mentor students in their own scholarship if PsyD faculty)
- Contribute service to the department and university (e.g. active participation on committees)
- Mentor students dissertation research if PsyD faculty
- Attend faculty and departmental meetings and events
- Assist with recruitment and retention of students
SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must hold a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA accredited program
- Must be license eligible or hold a valid license as a psychologist in Kentucky with designation for supervision or working toward it (i.e. HSP designation)
- PsyD candidates must have expertise in cognitive assessment with a preference also for expertise in neuropsychological assessment
- Teaching and supervision experience preferred but not required
- Established research interests strongly preferred
- Must have strong interpersonal skills
- Must have strong communication skills in oral and written forms
INTERRELATIONS
- Must have an appreciation and respect for the diverse intersecting identities of students and colleagues
- Will have regular or daily contact with administration faculty staff and students
- Individual and group faculty mentoring available for the first year of employment
CONTACT
All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System.
Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Brenda Nash SOPP Chair at
ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:
Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical dental vision Spalding matching contribution up to 5 to your 403b/Roth retirement plan generous Paid Time Off program Parental Leave 21 holidays including 2 weeks off at the end of the year paid life insurance and shortterm disability paid time for volunteering free gym membership and more.
Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville Kentuckys largest city Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a highquality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2300 students at the bachelors masters and doctoral levels providing realworld learning in liberal and professional studies.
Faculty staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies grounded in spiritual values with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.
With a focus on service and leadership Spalding offers all students a missiondriven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working student. In addition our unique 8week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.
Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service with a commitment to our mission celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment emulated for interdisciplinary collaborations and acclaimed for contributions to the community.
Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity. The University complies with all federal state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the Universitys policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race color national origin age disability religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity marital status military status veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a preemployment drug screening and criminal background check.
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