We are seeking a Core Faculty member with both academic experience and leadership abilities to be the Program Director of a small, innovative, Clinical PhD Psychology program that has been continuously accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1984. Based on the scholar-practitioner model, we emphasize providing our students with high quality clinical competence, applied research training, and teaching skills for higher education. This full-time position is a combination of both administrative leadership and academic responsibilities. We are particularly interested in expertise in clinical forensic psychology and/or child and family systems, although all areas of clinical psychology are relevant, including neuropsychology, mental health assessment, multicultural and international psychology, and/or other specializations that would broaden the richness of training for our students. Rank open.
The Clinical Psychology Programs (PhD and PsyD) on the Fresno campus are closely aligned and have emphasis areas of training in clinical forensic psychology, health psychology, and Ecosystemic child psychology. We have the only Approved Center of Play Therapy Education located within a clinical psychology program (www.a4pt.org). Our university also has specialized certificate training in Infant-Preschooler Mental Health and in LGBT Professional Practice that are available for our graduate students. The program is deeply engaged with diverse multicultural communities of Central California, and the Program Director will be expected to provide institutional visibility and commitment to serving the mental health needs of and advocacy for underserved populations.
Qualifications: Doctoral degree in psychology (licensed or license eligible in CA), graduate level teaching, clinical, and administrative experience, as well as a recent record of scholarship. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, collaboration, clinical expertise, infusion of diversity throughout the program, and productive scholarship. Familiarity with APA Accreditation processes would be valued. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities and persons from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels.
Please direct questions to Jennifer Lovell, PhD, Search Committee Chairperson, jlovell@alliant.edu, (559) 253-2243. Please submit your curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining qualifications and interest areas, representative reprints and contact information for three professional references through the online portal: https://alliant.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position is scheduled to begin Fall, 2016.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: Alliant International University is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
Strong consideration will be given to qualified applicants who are multilingual and have experience working with diverse populations.
ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY is a nationally ranked and recognized fully accredited learning institution that educates and prepares students to work in a multicultural/international world. With campuses and learning centers across California and in Japan, Hong Kong, and Mexico, Alliant brings a unique global perspective to its curriculum and challenges its students with a practical sense of the world and current affairs. Enhancing Alliant’s multi-cultural atmosphere is the diversity of its nearly 4,000 students from 49 states and over 75 countries. Offering courses of study in a wide range of professional and world-changing fields including psychology, education, business, law and forensics, Alliant provides a vibrant interactive academic environment for its faculty and an exciting job opportunity for all its employees.
The FRESNO CAMPUS is located in California’s Central Valley, offering an affordable cost of living, as well as ready access to outdoor activities and landmarks such as Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings’ Canyon National Parks, the John Muir Wilderness trail, and the Sierra Mountains. It is within a few hours of California’s central coast and major cities. It is one of the most ethnically diverse and agriculturally rich areas of the United States.