Position Title: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Clinical Psychology

Position Tracking Number: F089

School/College: School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences (BAS)

Department: Department of Clinical Psychology

Location: Azusa campus

About APU:

APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and to one another.

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 APU’s 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 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognized annually as one of America’s 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 in August of 2023. The position is open to applicants with expertise and capacity to teach in our sequence of assessment courses, research design and methodology, and/or in the area of child and adolescent psychology. Preferences will be given to applicants with the interest and competence to teach in the following areas: cognitive assessment, neuropsychological assessment, research design and methodology, and child/adolescent psychotherapy. As a faith-based program in Southern California with emphases in diversity, inclusion, and social justice, we are especially interested in recruiting faculty of color.

The successful applicant must demonstrate commitment to doctoral teaching, scholarship and research, and dissertation research mentoring and have a track record of publication as well as a developed plan to maintain and expand scholarship. Candidates at the Full or Associate Professor Rank would be expected to have well developed research agendas, whereas those at the Assistant Professor rank should have ideas about future research that would contribute to the department and university. In addition to teaching and scholarship, candidates who are committed to service within the institution, profession and community are preferred. As a faith-based program committed to social justice and diversity, we are particularly interested in candidates with a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education and mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds.

The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology at Azusa Pacific University (APU PsyD) prepares students for the practice of professional 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 predoctoral internship. The program has three areas of special emphasis: systems thinking, diversity and justice, and the integration of faith/spirituality into practice (referred to in our program as interdisciplinary integration). 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 eight 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 School of Applied and Behavioral Sciences (BAS), a multidisciplinary school with departments in undergraduate psychology, undergraduate and graduate social work, physical therapy, kinesiology, and counseling psychology and marriage and family therapy. In addition, students are placed at our Community Counseling Center (CCC), a community counseling center serving the Azusa and surrounding communities, by offering low-fee services in English and Spanish. Annually, the PsyD program admits 28-32 students in a cohort model. Opportunities for global experiences, including clinical and research-based faculty led and student-staffed trips, occur each year.

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. Applicants who are not licensed as a psychologist in the state of California must submit a plan for licensure within two years of appointment, including requirements of a pre and/or post-doctoral Supervised Professional Experience as required by the state of California.

Specialization: Area of specialization in clinical psychology with specialization in psychological assessment, research design and methodology, and/or child and adolescent psychology.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching, research/scholarship, dissertation mentoring, clinical and professional consultation
• May be needed to work at alternative Regional Campuses or Sites.

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.
• Current active research program, publication track record.
• Prior experience in teaching.

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:

$64,480-$89,000 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual salary may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to salary, APU offers a competitive benefits package.

Additional Information:

Candidates must align with Azusa Pacific University's Christian identity. Faculty members are expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at http://www.apu.edu/about/believe), 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: http://www.apu.edu/stories/

Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Azusa Pacific University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Required Licenses:

Certified as a Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician (as appropriate) from a national accrediting agency.

Minimum Education:

High school graduate or equivalent and must have engaged in high complexity testing prior to April 25, 1995, OR

Bachelors’ Degree and certificate from a NAACLS-accredited medical laboratory training program, OR

Associates’ Degree or 60 semester hours in a physical, chemical, or biological science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited college or university, and required experience by accrediting agency if acceptable to national registry, OR

Bachelors’ Degree in a natural science and related experience from an accredited college or university, and required experience by accrediting agency.

General:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent customer relation skills.

Attention to detail and concentration

Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Physical:

Sitting: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Standing: Frequently

Bending: Occasionally

Climbing: Occasionally

Kneeling: Occasionally

Twisting: Occasionally

Lifting

Lifting 25-50lbs: Occasionally

Lifting >50lbs: Occasionally

Pushing: Frequently

Must be able to see clearly. Aid of corrective eyewear is acceptable.

Must be able to hear clearly with or without assistance.

Must be able to grasp frequently with one and/or both hands.

Fine manipulating frequently with one and/or both hands.

COMMENT :

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in this position.