NCSPP Job and Post-Doctoral Position Advertisements

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (www.thechicagoschool.edu) invites applications for Department Chair for its Clinical Psy.D. Department. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is an independent, regionally accredited not-for profit graduate school providing education for careers in psychology and related behavioral and health sciences. The Chicago School offers multiple doctoral, specialist, master, and certificate programs, serving over 3,200 students. The Chicago School is committed to the values of Innovation, Education, Service, and Community, with a strong history of understanding diverse peoples and perspectives.

The Position:
The Department Chair is responsible for providing visionary leadership for the academic direction and fiscal soundness of the department. The Chairperson must be an optimistic, action-oriented leader who can motivate faculty to embrace the institutional and departmental values in the classroom and within the institution. The Department Chair is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and improving the performance of all faculty members. Responsibilities also include making recommendations to the Dean of Academic Affairs for recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and promotion of faculty, as well as department development and budget management.

Position Qualifications:
• Must be a licensed, doctoral clinical psychologist (APA accredited program) whose credentials and expertise are consistent with the mission of the department and the institution.
• Teaching and academic administration at the post-secondary level as well as professional experience is required.
• Solid people development skills with a focus on providing opportunities for faculty and staff to excel.

Why consider the opportunity?
• Healthy institution in growth mode. It is an exciting time to be a part of the institution. Opportunities are unlimited.
• The PsyD program is healthy and well-run. You will embellish and enhance it.
• The time is right for an individual that can think outside of the box. TCS is attempting to offer more flexibility in its program while maintaining high standards.
• Culture. The Chicago School offers a culture of innovation and excellence. It is a fast-paced, fun place to work. Bright, hardworking, ambitious employees are valued and rewarded. TCS was named one of the “best colleges to work for” by The Chronicle of Higher Ed in 2009.

For more information or to apply, contact:

Beth Baldino
Sr. Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Direct dial 609-730-1277
bbaldino@summitsearchsolutions.com

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCS) invites applications for Associate Chair for its Clinical PsyD Department. TCS is an independent, regionally accredited not-for-profit graduate school providing education for careers in psychology and related behavioral and health services. TCS offers multiple doctoral, specialist, master, and certificate programs, serving over 3200 students. TCS is committed to the values of Innovation, Education, Service, and Community, with a strong history of understanding diverse peoples and perspectives.

The Position:
The Associate Chair is responsible for scheduling and curriculum planning, student affairs within the department, student review process, and outreach and recruitment of faculty as well as support for student recruitment. In addition to reporting to the Department Chair, the Associate Chair works closely with the Associate Chairs for the Child & Adolescent Track and the Neuropsychology Track, as well as the Department Manager.

Position Qualifications:
• A licensed clinical psychologist with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program is required.
• Academic administration experience is strongly desired: teaching at the doctoral level as well as professional experience is required.
• The Associate Department Chair must be an optimistic, action oriented leader who can motivate faculty to embrace these values in the classroom and within the institution
• Proficient with Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite
• The Chicago School is an environment that expects high productivity and quick response time, as well as the ability to minimize operational tasks and maximize creativity and innovation. The Associate Department Chair must be able to balance institutional priorities with program needs and initiatives.

Compensation:
The Chicago School offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of professional psychology. Some key benefits include: generous paid time-off, medical and dental coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, 403b with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, professional development, and regular employee appreciation events.

Why consider the opportunity?
• Healthy institution in growth mode. It is an exciting time to be a part of the institution. Opportunities are unlimited.
• The PsyD program is healthy and well run. You will embellish and enhance it.
• The time is right for an individual that can think outside of the box. TCS is attempting to offer more flexibility in its program while maintaining high standards.
• Culture. The Chicago School offers a culture of innovation and excellence. It is a fast-paced, fun place to work. Bright, hardworking, ambitious employees are valued and rewarded. TCS was named one of the “best colleges to work for” by The Chronicle of Higher Ed in 2009.

For more information or to apply, contact:

Beth Baldino
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Direct dial 609-730-1277
bbaldino@summitsearchsolutions.com

Department Chair, International Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology – Chicago Campus

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (www.thechicagoschool.edu) is an independent, regionally accredited not-for profit graduate school providing education for careers in psychology and related behavioral and health sciences. The Chairperson of the International Psychology Department is responsible for providing visionary leadership for the academic direction of the department. The Department Chair must be an optimistic, action-oriented leader who will motivate faculty to embrace these values in the classroom and within the institution. Responsibilities include curriculum quality and development, scheduling, preparation for programmatic accreditation, assessment of student learning and program improvement, and supervision of faculty and department administrators.

The International Psychology PhD was launched on line in 2009. The Department Chair is being brought in to lead the program and develop a campus-based version of study.

Position Qualifications:
• A doctoral degree in psychology, concentration open, with a license or license eligibility desired.
• Teaching and academic administration at the post-secondary level as well as professional experience is required.
• Extensive international experience in at least one of the following areas is essential: international field-work (e.g., Fulbright Scholar; visiting professor); international research including partnering with international scholars and/or collaborating on-site in data design, collection, and publication.
• Solid people development skills with a focus on providing opportunities for faculty and staff to excel.

Why consider the opportunity?
• Healthy institution in growth mode. It is an exciting time to be a part of the institution. Opportunities are unlimited.
• The International Psychology program is the first of its kind in the US. You will help build and grow the campus-based program.
• Culture. The Chicago School offers a culture of innovation and excellence. It is a fast-paced, fun place to work. Bright, hardworking, ambitious employees are valued and rewarded. TCS was named one of the “best colleges to work for” by The Chronicle of Higher Ed in 2009.

For more information or to apply, contact:
Beth Baldino
Sr. Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Direct dial 609-730-1277
bbaldino@summitsearchsolutions.com

Department Chair, Forensic Psychology Department
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
www.thechicagoschool.edu

The Chicago School is the nation’s oldest and largest graduate university focused exclusively on psychology and related behavioral sciences. As a professional school, our focus is not strictly on research and theory, but on preparing students to become outstanding practitioners, providing direct service to help individuals and organizations thrive.

We prepare our students with superior theoretical and classroom preparation—coupled with an unrivaled range of real-world training experiences; opportunities to build their multicultural and global sophistication; and ongoing personal and professional mentorship from faculty who are active leaders in their fields. Chicago School students graduate with the knowledge and practical skills they need to make an impact in the world and achieve their goals.

The Position:
The Department Chair is appointed by and is directly responsible to the Dean of Academic Affairs. Responsibilities include making recommendations to the Dean of Academic Affairs for recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and promotion of faculty, as well as department development and budget management. The chair is responsible for providing visionary leadership for the academic direction and fiscal soundness of the department. Duties include curriculum quality and development, scheduling, preparation for programmatic accreditation, assessment of student learning and program improvement, creation and management of budget, supervision of faculty and other department administrators. All faculty members report to the chair of their departments regarding the execution of faculty responsibilities. The department chair is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and improving the performance of all faculty members.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Maintenance of collegial and supportive relationships with relevant accrediting and professional bodies and completion of required reporting or documentation.
• Facilitation of Program Faculty Governance and All Faculty meetings.
• Supervision and development of Program, Affiliate, and Adjunct Faculty to meet quality standards and goals as well as institutional priorities.
• Oversight and coordination of the academic program to meet quality, relevance, and currency standards and goals.
• Oversight and coordination of Student Affairs within the program.
• Development of viable new curricular offerings in the field.
• Participation in research, writing and ultimate responsibility for any necessary self-study or program-related reports.
• Management of the student learning assessment plan and the program review process for the department to identify needed improvements to student learning.
• Development of strategic academic and budget plans for Department, including recommendations from the assessment and program review process.
• Achievement of departmental academic and financial goals.
• Outreach and recruitment of faculty and support of student recruitment.
• Coordination or management of student training.
• Supervision of the department manager to achieve department operational goals.
• Supervision of the teaching, advisement, dissertation activities, and other duties performed by Faculty members to meet department academic goals

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be a licensed psychlologist whose credentials and expertise are consistent with the mission of the department and the institution.
• Teaching and academic administration at the post-secondary level as well as professional experience is required.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• The Department Chair must be an optimistic, action oriented leader who can motivate faculty to embrace the institutional and departmental values in the classroom and within the institution.
• Must have a strong interest in the development of leaders, as the future of Forensic Psychology will require the development of future leaders in the field.
• Must have an interest in applied teaching (faculty need to teach using real/live demonstration).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage operational processes including the program budget.
• Solid people development skills with a focus on providing opportunities for faculty and staff to excel.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and administrative skills are also required.

Why consider the opportunity?
• Culture. The Chicago School offers a culture of innovation and excellence. It is a fast-paced, fun place to work. Bright, hardworking, ambitious employees are valued and rewarded.
• July 2009 Press Release: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is among a select few colleges and universities named this month to The Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual list of “great colleges to work for.”
• The Forensic Department is well run and on the right track, they are just looking for someone to make it shine.

For more information, contact Summit Search Solutions (search firm) at:
Stephanie Fowler
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
530-677-9945
Toll free 800-901-8575 ext. 105
sfowler@summitsearchsolutions.com

Behavioral Medicine Program Director

The College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University invites applications for the administrative position of Program Director of the Behavioral Medicine Program-Downers Grove Campus. The Behavioral Medicine Program offers the degree Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology. This doctoral curriculum integrates theory, research and professional training as the foundation for the general practice of psychology. In addition, the Behavioral Medicine Program teaches psychology courses in the osteopathic medical curriculum and allied health programs. The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program with at least 5 years of clinical and academic experience, should possess relevant experience in and demonstrated commitment to teaching, a record of scholarly activity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead the Behavioral Medicine Program through the APA-accreditation process. The Program Director should have the academic credentials commensurate with the faculty rank of Associate Professor; this is a tenure-track position. Salary and benefits are competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Midwestern University is an independent institution of higher education committed to the education of health care professionals. The Illinois campus is located on a spacious 105-acre campus in Downers Grove, 25 miles west of Chicago, and is home to the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago College of Pharmacy, College of Dental Medicine and College of Health Sciences. The College of Health Sciences houses the Behavioral Medicine Program as well as programs in Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Biomedical Sciences. Midwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer; minority and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

To apply, submit a letter of application addressing interest and academic experience, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to:

Philinda Hutchings, Ph.D.
Chair, Behavioral Medicine Director Search Committee
Midwestern University
19555 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85308
Phone: (623) 572-3860
Fax: (623) 572-3692
EMAIL: phutch@midwestern.edu

Core Faculty for 2010-2011 Academic Year

The Michigan School of Professional Psychology (MiSPP) is a small independent institution of higher education offering MA and PsyD degrees in clinical psychology located in southeast Michigan. The mission of MiSPP is to educate and train individuals to become reflective practitioner-scholars with the competencies necessary to serve diverse populations as professional psychologists and psychotherapists.

The Michigan School of Professional Psychology invites applications for a full-time core faculty position in the PsyD program in clinical psychology for teaching, advising and supervision responsibilities. Persons interested in half-time employment may be considered as well.

Requirements:
*Doctoral degree in psychology (PhD/PsyD) from an APA accredited program
*Fully licensed, or eligible for licensure, in the State of Michigan
*Teaching experience and expertise in foundational areas of clinical psychology
*Graduate level teaching experience preferred

The ideal candidate will have:
*Values and a vision consistent with the mission of MiSPP.
*An understanding of humanistic psychology and psychotherapy.
*Knowledge of qualitative and integrative research.
*A commitment to the practitioner-scholar model of professional psychology
*Demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship and clinical practice.

Recent graduates who show potential for scholarship and clinical ability will be considered. Review of complete applications will begin March 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. MiSPP is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer. Applicants must submit a letter of interest with a brief description of teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, employment application, three letters of recommendation and contact information for references. At least one reference should be relevant to teaching. Application materials should be sent to:

Lee Bach, PhD, Program Director
Michigan School of Professional Psychology
26811 Orchard Lake Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
facultyjobs@mispp.edu

MiSPP appreciates all who express an interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Full-time Core Faculty Positions
Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area
Available February 2010

The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area seeks interested candidates for Core Faculty positions in its APA-Accredited Clinical Psychology Program. The campus is located in the city of Alameda, CA, on an island in the beautiful San Francisco Bay, convenient for commuting from multiple locations in the area. The Clinical Psychology Program is seeking psychologists with either a PhD or PsyD degree who are interested in a full-time core faculty position in a practitioner-scholar program.

Overall this position is responsible for coordinating the Clinical Psychology Program’s clinical assessment activities and supports the continuous evaluation and improvement of student learning through consultation with faculty, program chair and various community agencies.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with the assessment coordinator and administrative department heads in providing the clinical supervision to ensure effective psychological assessment activities
• Planning and offering appropriate development activities for faculty and staff in the area of psychological assessment in order to help to foster a collaborative culture of continuous improvement university program and services
• Providing and coordinating supervision of practicum students in the area of psychological assessment activities
• Systematically and continuously monitoring data collection to ensure that program activities are related to learning outcomes and documenting the uses of the findings for corrective action, improvement and accountability.
• Working closely with the Clinical Training Office and BAPIC in outreaching to the greater community with regard to developing, maintaining and growing assessment activities
• Keeping abreast of current concepts and best practices in assessment
• Teaching the equivalent of four doctoral level courses (including providing assessment supervision) in Clinical Psychology.
• Providing strong mentorship and advising to students
• Participation in faculty governance including serving on department and campus committees

Argosy University has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks candidates with experience and a preference for working in a very diverse educational environment. Minority-group candidates are strongly urged to apply. Applicants with a clinical psychology degree must have a doctorate from an APA-accredited program that is regionally accredited and be licensed in California. Doctoral level teaching and relevant research experience is desired and rank is based upon experience.

It is desired that candidates have three years of experience in child and adult assessment; are current on best practices in assessment and measures; familiar with threshold measures in assessment; familiar with and have supervised experience in neuropsychological assessment methods; have a minimum of one year of clinical supervisor experience; have excellent skills in data collection, management and analysis; have demonstrated the ability to write clear and concise reports and to present technical information in a clear and meaningful way to a variety of audiences; have familiarity and a facility with program-and-institutional-assessment software support systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Excel and Access). Candidates should also posses a leadership attitude with strong collaborative, interpersonal and team-building style for establishing and maintain collegial working relationships with faculty and administrators at the University and at least one year experience managing psychologists.

Interested candidates should fax, mail, or e-mail a letter of interest, three professional letters of recommendation, an official transcript of doctoral education, and curriculum vitae to:

Sophia Warith
Human Resources Coordinator
Argosy University
San Francisco Bay Area
1005 Atlantic Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
swarith@argosy.edu; phone: 510-217-4729; fax: 510-217-4804

Assistant or Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
Psychology Department, University of La Verne

The University of La Verne's Department of Psychology invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level in Psychology. This is a 10 month appointment, for the 2010-2011 academic year. The Psychology department includes a Psy.D in Clinical-Community Psychology, a MS in Marriage & Family Therapy, a MS in Counseling with a Concentration in College Counseling & Student Services, and an undergraduate psychology program. Responsibilities include: teaching six courses a year equivalent to no less than 18 semester hours of which at least fifty percent will be in the APA-accredited Psy.D. Clinical Psychology Program.

Applicants are also expected to maintain an independent research program and to advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Qualifications include: a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program; completion of an APA/APPIC-accredited internship; licensure in CA or the ability to be licensed within 3 years of initial employment; record of excellence or potential in teaching and training with multicultural populations and in incorporating multicultural issues in courses; a demonstrated history of scholarly research and the potential to continue such work; and a commitment to quality teaching and scholarship in a comprehensive liberal arts university with a very diverse student body. The hiring range for this position is dependent upon qualifications and departmental equity. Benefits of employment include a comprehensive health and welfare plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse and dependent children and a generous 10% contribution to the university's 403-B retirement plan.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. To apply, please send a letter of interest describing your teaching philosophy and research experience, curriculum vita, representative publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including several recent course evaluations and course syllabi), and letters from three professional references in Word or PDF format to: jobs@ulv.edu, or mail to Human Resources, University of La Verne, 1950 Third Street, La Verne CA 91750. Reference position #_2947___.

The University of La Verne, located about 35 miles east of Los Angeles was founded in 1891, is a comprehensive university, and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The University of La Verne is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence, and actively strives for cultural diversity. Members from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Walden University seeks a Program Director for Doctoral Specializations in Counseling Psychology and School Psychology

Walden University seeks a program director for the following doctoral specializations (counseling psychology and school psychology) who is excited and forward thinking about the future of Psychology. The program director will function as part of a leadership team with the Associate Dean. The person filling this position will need flexibility and creative problem solving skills and a strong commitment to the profession.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Program Director is a full-time academic administrator who reports to the Associate Dean, and works closely with the School's academic administrators, academic advising and administrative staffs, and full and part-time faculty.
Maintains quality and integrity of the program curriculum
Coordinating faculty recruitment, orientation, development, mentoring, and evaluation
School and University committee service; scholarship; and evaluating the academic programs.
Developing and maintaining community amongst faculty and students.
May include responsibility for mentoring and teaching.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Knowledge of the Business
Management Skills
Teamwork
Accountability
Integrity
Problem-Solving / Critical Thinking
Communication Skills

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

Walden University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. EOE.
Please use the following link to post your cover letter and resume.

https://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=737&ji=2271939&sn=I

Nina A. Nabors, Ph.D., ABPP
Associate Dean, School of Psychology
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Walden University
155 Fifth Avenue S., Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55401
phone: 800-925-3368 ext. 1417
Nina.Nabors@waldenu.edu

Three Assistant/Associate Professor Positions
School of Professional Psychology, Spalding University
Louisville, KY

The School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) at Spalding University is seeking three full-time, tenure-track professors to begin in Fall of 2009. Spalding University was founded in 1814 to provide quality education with an emphasis on the promotion of peace and justice. The SOPP, fully accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1989, offers a Psy.D. in clinical psychology. Our collaborative training program is built around a scholar-practitioner model. We offer generalist training in clinical psychology with four possible emphasis areas for students to obtain specialized training.

Successful candidates will evidence three areas of excellence in equal balance. First, they will be strong teachers with excellent student course evaluations, an understanding of best practices in teaching, and who enjoy student mentoring. Second, they will be thoughtful scholars who are actively presenting and/or publishing in their chosen research interest areas. Third, they will possess a cooperative spirit and work well with others on university and department service committees. The positions will be at the assistant/associate professor rank, depending on previous experience. Preference will be given to licensed or license-eligible psychologists who have completed a doctorate degree and internship from an APA accredited program.

Clinical Psychology Faculty Positions: The first two positions are for professors/psychologists who demonstrate teaching excellence in topics including health psychology, behavioral medicine, psychological assessment, evidence-based treatment, neuropsychology, and/or the biological basis of behavior. Ideally, one of the positions will serve as the Health Psychology Emphasis Area Director. Teaching duties include both undergraduate and graduate level, with a strong emphasis on mentoring students in scholarly and clinical work.

Psychology Faculty Position: The third position is for an experimental psychologist or a clinical/counseling psychologist with strong quantitative skills to teach research and related courses. The successful candidate will have skills in research design and methodology, statistics, psychometrics, biological bases of behavior, and/or social bases of behavior. Administrative opportunities will be available as we are searching for an individual who can serve as Director of our Undergraduate program; however, serving in this role is not a requirement.

Our goal for these three searches is to find excellent faculty members who will be valuable contributors to our university. This salary is competitive for the levels indicated. The positions offer a great deal of scheduling flexibility (other than class times) and the persons filling these positions are encouraged to use up to eight hours per week in research, consultation, direct service (e.g. private practice) and/or supervision. Contract supervision of practicum students may be available. Diversity candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. For more information and/or to apply, please electronically submit your Curriculum Vitae, with a letter of interest by December 1st, 2009 to:

DeDe Wohlfarth, Psy.D., Chair, Search Committee
Spalding University, 851 S. Fourth St., Louisville, KY 40203
502-585-9911 ex. 2443; dwohlfarth@spalding.edu

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. Posted 08/08.