Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology - Clinical (PsyD Program)

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Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology - Clinical (PsyD Program) Position Category: Faculty FLSA: Exempt FTE: .75 (academic year full-time) Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person's dignity. Basic Function: The California Lutheran University Graduate School of Psychology (GSoP) invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor tenure-track position in our APA-accredited PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology beginning in Fall 2027. The PsyD Program is a secular program that values science and social justice and directly affirms sexual and gender minority inclusivity. Under the direction of the Dean and Program Director, the Assistant Professor is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned graduate courses. The Assistant Professor is to serve as an academic advisor to students; contribute to department and university activities; serve on faculty or university committees; engage in scholarly activities, and/or creative endeavors. The successful applicant for this position will demonstrate outstanding commitment to doctoral teaching and dissertation research mentorship. While the position is open to applicants with demonstrated expertise and capacity to teach across any area of health service psychology, we particularly invite applicants with a background in neuropsychology, health psychology, sports psychology, forensic psychology, or cognitive and personality assessment. Additional duties include developing a program of research that engages graduate students, academic advising, dissertation supervision, clinical supervision of doctoral trainees, participating in ongoing program development within the PsyD program, serving on faculty and university committees, and establishing collaborative relationships within the University and broader community. The Graduate School of Psychology is comprised of a PsyD program in Clinical Psychology, Master of Science programs in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology (MFT emphasis), and a large community counseling center that provide low-fee Spanish and English clinical services both in person and telehealth (over 10,000 appointments annually). For faculty interested in research with clinical populations, the clinic provides individual, couples, family, group, and child services to community members with mild to moderate mental health issues and currently offers specialized programs in dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and Spanish-speaking services. The PsyD program accepts 25 students per cohort and distinguishes itself by having small classes, a caring faculty and staff, state of the art facilities and technology, and a rigorous curriculum designed to train students in accordance with APA's Profession-wide Competencies. The program is committed to training students to integrate science and practice, develop competency in research and scholarship, and appreciate human diversity by serving the underserved. Representative Duties:Provide academic instruction to students through lecture; assess and develop student communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments and activities. E Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate. E Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established office hours. E Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with program and university mission/goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record. E Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, and student learning outcomes. E Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with other faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery. Within that context, the expectation is to create creative assignments and activities in one-on-one and classroom instructional settings to foster hands-on, active learning in students that will develop their expertise in the subject matter. E Maintain an active research program that involves graduate research assistants and collaborators. E Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback promptly to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepare and submit grades, data, and reports related to the course and student progress promptly. E Provide a course sy

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