Assistant Professor- School of Graduate Psychology

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At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove and Hillsboro. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge.

The School of Graduate Psychology (SGP) in the College of Health Professions at Pacific University Oregon is seeking an Assistant Professor for its APA-accredited PsyD Program, beginning Fall 2026. This position is an 11-month, extended-term or tenure-track position.

The APA-accredited Clinical Psychology PsyD program aims to prepare competent, ethical, and socially responsive practitioner-scholars who are committed to lifelong learning and the collaborative practice of psychology. In addition to the generalist training, the PsyD Program creates opportunities for students to focus training in clinical health psychology, clinical child, neuropsychology, and general clinical psychology with a focus on adults. Successful candidates will have a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology (preferred) or Counseling Psychology, and be licensed or license-eligible in Oregon.

Area of interest/expertise is open. However, we are particularly interested in candidates with interests and/or experience in clinical health psychology, integrated care, or other aspects of health service psychology to build upon and support our Clinical Health Psychology emphasis. SGP has well-developed training partnerships with the local healthcare systems and students who provide much needed care to diverse and at-risk populations throughout the metro and extended catchment area.

• Instruction:
  Developing syllabi, delivering lectures, leading class discussions, and running labs.
• Assessment:
  Creating assignments and exams, grading, and providing constructive feedback to students.
• Office
  
  Hours:
  
  Maintaining scheduled hours each week to assist students on a one-on-one basis.
• Advising:
  Guiding students through course selection, degree progress, and career planning.

• Applied Scholarship:
  Conduct original research, program evaluations, or clinical outcome studies that align with the Boyer model of Scholarship. Seeking grants is encouraged.
• Knowledge Dissemination:
  Disseminate knowledge (original and curated) through presentations to professional conferences and community gatherings, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, or contributions to practitioner-focused literature.

• Committees:
  Serving on departmental and university-wide committees to handle hiring, curriculum changes, and policy-making.
• Discipline Contributions:
  Reviewing academic papers (peer review), editing journals, and participating in professional associations.
• Institutional Support:
  Participating in student recruitment, orientation events, and graduation ceremonies

This position is not supervisory in nature. May supervise student workers/assistantships.

Education:
• PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology (APA or APS accredited doctoral program, preferred)
• Be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Oregon

Experience: Experience in the following areas is preferred:
• Development and implementation of programming that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Communicates with students, faculty, staff and the public appropriate to the age of the individual served.
• Builds on basic learning and carries it from one situation to another.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision-making.
• Asks questions and seeks assistance.
• Takes responsibility to eliminate the source of problems.
• Demonstrates confidentiality regarding information pertaining to all students, faculty and staff.
• Maintains proper appearance and personal conduct for the employee’s particular job.
• Uses effective communication skills taking into consideration body language, filters,listening, paraphrasing, and questions.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment.
  
  Effective leadership/mentorship skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Employs excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Solves problems by application of critical thinking
• Identifies and prioritizes issues in order to respond proactively
• Commitment to service delivery and training excellence
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to attend to multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Works cooperatively and…