Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor, Penn State Psychological Clinic

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time adult-track, Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor position for the Penn State Psychological Clinic.

The Psychological Clinic is a fully licensed comprehensive outpatient community mental health center for the region, as well as the primary training and research site for the Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology. The clinic is among the largest associated with a doctoral training program in the United States, providing psychological and neuropsychological assessment for adults, adolescents, and children; psychological outpatient treatment for adults, adolescents, children, and families, and psychiatric outpatient treatment for adults, including those with serious mental illness and personality pathology; and school- and hospital-based intervention programs. Faculty supervisors and clinical staff are licensed and paneled with major insurance companies to bill for services.

Penn State is an APA and PCSAS accredited clinical science doctoral program. The Psychological Clinic facilitates the seamless integration of research and practice in clinical training with a fully developed practice-research network for conducting clinical investigations.

This clinical faculty appointment is a non-tenure-line position. We wish to fill this position immediately; start date is negotiable.

The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments. Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21

Responsibilities include direct clinical care (i.e., individual and group psychotherapy, assessment, consultation) in the Psychological Clinic and/or in community agencies contracted with the Clinic, as well as a combination of undergraduate/classroom teaching, graduate practicum teaching, and supervision of Clinical Psychology PhD students. This position will include resident and online instruction and normal university service.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

A Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or related field is required by the appointment date, and the candidate must be licensed or license eligible within 90 days of hire. Rank and length of term are determined by qualifications.

Experience with conducting assessments and providing evidence-based treatment is required; experience with one or more of the following is also strongly preferred: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy/ies (e.g., Transference-Focused Therapy/TFP) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)).

Other preferred qualifications include knowledge of HIPPA regulations and mental health law, an exceptional interest in the integration of science and practice, and a commitment to inclusion in the applicant's clinical practice, teaching, and/or supervision.

Interested candidates must submit an online application at Penn State's Job Posting Board, and should upload the following application materials: a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a list of three references with contact information.

For information or questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Sandra Testa Michelson at smt3@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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