Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology - Las Vegas, United States - New Mexico Highlands University

Description

Position Information

Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology Rank Assistant/Associate Professor Classification Title Tenure Track Position Summary

New Mexico Highlands University is accepting applications for a nine month, tenure-track position in Clinical/Counseling Psychology beginning in August 2024.

• Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in clinical psychology, ethics, IQ assessment, personality assessment, evidence-based and empirically supported individual and group clinical skills training, practicum, and other assigned courses within the prescribed curriculum.
• This position will include heavy involvement in the cognitive-behaviorally oriented graduate Clinical Psychology/Counseling Masters program with potential roles as Practicum Coordinator and Graduate Coordinator. Additionally, this position will be vital in overseeing and maintaining the department's accreditation for the Clinical Psychology/Counseling degree. Payment for license/renewal of license and Continuing Education credits are covered by university funding.
• Applicants must be licensed or be able to be licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of New Mexico within one year of hiring date.
• This position will be based at NMHU's main campus in Las Vegas, NM.
• This position will include research mentoring of Psychology graduate students.
• This position will include academic advising of undergraduate and graduate students.
• This position will require development of a psychology research laboratory and an active research program.
• This position will include service to the university and department.

The College of Arts and Sciences, housed within a Hispanic Serving Institution, is dedicated to creating a climate of engagement, diversity and inclusion, and providing pathways for students from under-represented groups to pursue Psychology careers.

All applicants should have a demonstrated willingness to work collaboratively with faculty from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds and to advise and teach an undergraduate and graduate student body that is diverse with respect to socio-economic status, culture, and career path.

Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty contractual duties include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching (teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year);
• May be assigned to teach evening and/or Saturday classes, courses via Zoom, and/or develop and teach online synchronous or asynchronous courses;
• Holding office hours as required;
• Developing a research laboratory and an active research program in psychology;
• Advising students on academic and vocational curricula;
• Directing student research (including theses, independent study, etc.);
• Participating in the review of non-thesis track written portfolios and the administration of clinical oral exams;
• Participating as a departmental and program representative on standing and ad-hoc committees;
• Attending psychology department faculty meetings;
• Serving as a liaison to clinical practicum opportunities and supervisors within the community;
• May supervise graduate assistants or work study students;
• Maintaining regular attendance;
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

*EDUCATION: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, or related field (ABD will be considered).
*EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: ·

• Evidence of teaching excellence/potential; ·
• Evidence of research excellence/potential.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

Experience as a clinical supervisor; Evidence of research publications and grant funding; Experience with Distance and Technology Education delivery systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Clinical skills and experience;
• Skill and expertise in the classroom;
• Ability to use technology and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy;
• Ability to work effectively with a culturally-diverse student body.

Work Location Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F327P Posting Open Date 10/09/2023 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

For more detailed information regarding the position you may contact Dr. Sarah Tracy at

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