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
**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.
Nestled in the midst of Kentucky’s largest city, historic Spalding University combines a rich history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2500 students at the bachelors’, masters and doctoral levels, providing quality, real-world 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 emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice. With a focus on community service and leadership, Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working adult. In addition, our unique 6-week session delivery format affords students needed scheduling flexibility amidst other life resp...onsibilities. Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University’s 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 pre-employment drug screening as well as a criminal background check.
