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The Western Kentucky University Psychology Department (www.wku.edu/psychology/) is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-track pedagogical (teaching) position in Clinical Psychology. This position will support the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Applied Psychology: Clinical Concentration program. Applications will be considered at all ranks. The position seeks a candidate who is able to teach a range of clinical psychology courses in basic and advanced psychotherapy skills and/or psychological assessment. This position does not require research responsibilities.

Responsibilities for the position include teaching clinical psychology courses (4 total courses per semester), advising graduate students, providing clinical expertise to dissertation and thesis projects, and possibly assisting with practicum and internship placements and supervision. Additional responsibilities include serving on program, department, college and university committees, and other duties as assigned.

In addition to the Psy.D. program, the Department of Psychology has an undergraduate major in psychology, a Master's program in clinical psychology, and a NASP-approved Specialist in Education program in school psychology. WKU's Department of Psychology is committed to initiatives pertaining to first generation students and promoting inclusive excellence overall.

Job Requirements:

Assistant Professor

+ Candidate must possess an earned doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from a regionally accredited institution;

+ Candidate must have completed an internship in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

+ Candidate must be licensed or license eligible in Kentucky

+ Candidate must demonstrate basic competency to teach courses in the MA and PsyD in Clinical Psychology program

*Note: To be eligible for clinical incentive pay, the candidate must be licensed in Kentucky and have designation as a Health Service Psychologist (HSP).

Associate Professor

+ Candidate must possess an earned doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from a regionally accredited educational institution;

+ Candidate must have completed an internship in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

+ Candidate must be already licensed in another state, licensed or license eligible in Kentucky, and have designation as a Health Service Psychologist (HSP).

+ Candidate must have 5+ years of practicing as a licensed psychologist

+ Candidate must have prior experience supervising psychology trainees or unlicensed psychologists

+ Candidate must have 5+ years in rank of Assistant Professor at another institution

+ Candidate must demonstrate a strength in teaching as evidenced by teaching evaluations

Full Professor

+ Candidate must possess an earned doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from a regionally accredited educational institution;

+ Candidate must have completed an internship in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

+ Candidate must be already licensed in another state, licensed or license eligible in Kentucky, and have designation as a Health Service Psychologist (HSP).

+ Candidate must have 10+ years of practicing as a licensed psychologist

+ Candidate must have prior experience supervising psychology trainees or unlicensed psychologists

+ Candidate must have 10+ years in rank of Associate Professor at another institution

+ Candidate must demonstrate a strength in teaching as evidenced by teaching evaluations

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

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