Professor Practice; -rank​/Clinic Director

Position Overview

The University of Kansas (KU) seeks a Professor of the Practice (open rank) in the Department of Clinical Child Psychology (DCCP) to begin 9/1/2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The professor of the practice is a 12-month, non-tenure track faculty member who serves as Director of the KU Child & Family Services Clinic (KU CFSC) and as an integral, voting faculty member in the DCCP.

We seek a leader who is committed to the clinical training of clinical child and adolescent psychologists, to innovation in clinical training and service delivery, and who is prepared to integrate cultural and individual considerations in their approach to teaching, clinical training, and clinic administration. Rank will be commensurate with the final candidate's credentials and experience. This position may be appointed for up to an initial three-year period with an opportunity for extension/renewal after a comprehensive review.

The University of Kansas is located in the city of Lawrence, Kansas. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the largest school within the campus and plays a central role within the University. Founded in 1865, KU is a designated Carnegie comprehensive doctoral and research university and is one of only 34 public members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU).

The University enrolls more than 28,000 students and offers students and faculty opportunities to collaborate in its graduate and professional programs, which include education, public health, medicine, law, and a number of allied social science and humanities disciplines.

KU’s research residential campus is in the center of a vibrant and culturally‑rich community — a quintessential college town. Visitors, students and new employees from outside the area enjoy discovering the many wonders of Lawrence, including a thriving downtown, diverse local and regional events, area lakes, vibrant arts and music scenes, and an indelible history. Home to nearly 95,000 people, Lawrence is located 45 minutes west of Kansas City and 30 minutes east of Topeka, the state capital.

Along with the music, arts, culture and sports experiences offered at KU and in Lawrence, the short drive to Kansas City provides quick access to historic jazz clubs, museums, world‑class music and theatre venues, and professional sports teams.

• Provide oversight and leadership of the KU CFSC, including identifying and pursuing opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Manage the KU CFSC budget, under the budgetary authority of the DCCP Chair. Position is responsible for all expenditures and maintenance of the budget including decisions about student hourly positions, purchase of materials, and payment for training opportunities. Oversees the Clinic’s fee structure and implements changes as needed.
• Hire, train, and supervise clinic staff, including professional staff and student positions.
• Oversight and final approval of whether clients can be served by the KU CFSC. Make all case assignments of new clinic clients to graduate student therapists.
• Develop and maintain clinic policies and procedures to meet training objectives. Includes ensuring compliance with applicable rules and guidelines, HIPAA regulations, and clinic security procedures in coordination with DCCP faculty.
• Oversee compliance of clinic policies and procedures across supervisors, students, and staff.
• Assist students and faculty in monitoring and tracking student experience hours to balance training objectives and competitiveness for pre‑doctoral internship in coordination with the DCT.
• Coordinate external practicum placements, serving as a liaison between the DCCP and external training sites. Ensures that external clinical placements meet APA requirements and DCCP training needs in partnership with the DCT.
• Oversee all clinic’s licensed supervisors, including review of student evaluations and outcome measures associated with supervision conducted in all practicum settings (including external practicum sites) associated with the DCCP.
• Develop ways to serve the University and Lawrence communities…