Associate or Full Professor in Clinical Psychology College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

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Job Location:

Azusa, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 70304 - 125460

Posted on: 23 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Full-time Faculty

Position Tracking Number: F093

School/College: College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Department: Clinical Psychology

Location: Azusa CA

About APU:

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles California. As a leading Christian university in California Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship faith integration diversity and internationalization APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University recognizing APUs high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelors masters and doctoral programs on campus online and at seven regional locations across Southern California APU continues to be recognized annually as one of Americas Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

Description:

The Azusa Pacific University Department of Clinical Psychology invites applications for a term-tenure track position in our APA-accredited PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology beginning Fall 2026. The position is open to applicants with expertise/experience and capacity to teach courses on psychoanalytic theory psychoanalytic psychotherapy (long-term and short-term) psychoanalytic/psychodynamic case consultation and dream addition candidates with education training and clinical experience with integrating Christian faith and clinical practice will be prioritized. This faculty position includes oversight of a Christian faith-informed psychology scholarship program focused on psychoanalytic/psychodynamic training. This involves leading the nomination and selection process each spring/summer mentoring scholarship recipients (monthly meetings dissertation guidance) preparing year-end programmatic and financial reports for the foundation sponsoring the program and meeting with foundation representatives when requested.

The successful applicant must demonstrate commitment to doctoral teaching scholarship and research and dissertation research mentoring. A track record of publication is preferred as is a developed plan to maintain and expand scholarship. Candidates at the Full or Associate Professor Rank are expected to have well developed research programs that will contribute to the department and addition to teaching and scholarship candidates who are committed to service within the institution profession and community are preferred.

As a faith-based program in Southern California committed to diversity and justice we are particularly interested in recruiting faculty of color and faculty who are underrepresented in the psychology workforce. Additionally we encourage applicants with a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education as well as mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds.

The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology at Azusa Pacific University (APU PsyD) prepares students for the practice of health service psychology. The program adheres to a practitioner-scholar model of training and requires the completion of a rigorous graded sequence of courses in the science and practice of psychology; three years of clinical training and successful demonstration of clinical ability on a Clinical Competency Examination; completion of a clinical dissertation; and completion of a doctoral internship. The program has three areas of special emphasis: systems thinking diversity and justice and the integration of faith/spirituality and practice. The first cohort of students was admitted in 1996. The program received initial accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation on November 1 2000 and has been reaccredited each time since then.

The Department of Clinical Psychology has nine core faculty members and other faculty within other departments at APU who teach in the APU PsyD program. The APU PsyD program is situated in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (CEBS) a multidisciplinary college with departments in undergraduate and graduate education (including school counseling and school psychology) undergraduate psychology undergraduate and graduate social work counseling psychology and marriage and family therapy.

In addition the Department of Clinical Psychology houses a training clinic the APU Community Counseling Center (CCC). The CCC is a community counseling center serving the Azusa and surrounding communities by offering low-fee services in English and Spanish. Many PsyD students train at the CCC in their 2nd year of the program. Annually the PsyD program admits 28-30 students in a cohort addition to teaching full-time core faculty members are expected to mentor students through their dissertation process pursue their own research agenda participate in the preparedness and evaluation of the PsyD students through various means including a clinical competency exam and participate in the review and selection of applicants to the PsyD program. Opportunities exist for global experiences including clinical and research-based faculty-led and student-staffed trips.

The successful applicant must possess either a PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology or a related field from an APA-accredited program with preference towards a psychologist with a valid California license.

Specialization: Area of specialization in clinical psychology with specialization in psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

Responsibilities: Teaching research/scholarship dissertation mentoring clinical and professional consultation.

Level: Assistant Associate or Full Professor.

Qualifications: PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field.

Experience:

Excellence in teaching in higher education.
A strong Christian commitment.
Experience in service to a university.
Evidence of scholarly research and publications in the field of psychology are expected.

Workload: Full-time faculty position. Teaching courses annually advise students conduct research and participate in university service and leadership.

Hire Date: Open until filled.

Mental Demands:

Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.
Self starter ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Compensation:

$70304 to $125460 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications experience and internal addition to compensation APU offers a competitive benefits package.
Compensation will be based on experience rank and qualifications.

Additional Information:

Candidates must align with Azusa Pacific Universitys Christian identity. Faculty members are expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook and to integrate the Christian faith in teaching and scholarship.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity work effectively with diverse populations and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.

Please click the links to learn more about what we believe our mission statement and our statement of faith. You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty staff and alumni as they carry out our mission here: Pacific University does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Azusa Pacific University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

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Position Title: Full-time FacultyPosition Tracking Number: F093School/College: College of Education and Behavioral SciencesDepartment: Clinical PsychologyLocation: Azusa CAAbout APU:Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles California....