Department Faculty, Clinical Psychology - Dallas ; Plano,TX

Job Title

The person who fills this position will teach either clinical courses such as assessment, intervention, and supervision or clinical skills courses that help students understand the foundational science underlying clinical practice—including research methods and data analytic strategies used to build that knowledge.

This is a hybrid position requiring faculty to be on campus three days per week.

• Teaching

  • Teach 18 credit hours over the course of three semesters

  • Hold office hours on a weekly basis

  • Remain current in field of study/teaching expertise and update course content to reflect knowledge updates

  • Prepare course syllabus and plans in accord with Department requirements

  • Select textbooks and teaching aids as required

  • Classroom instruction including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, or other appropriate modes of education delivery in a higher education setting

  • Develop, and regularly update, a system for ongoing evaluation of teaching and student learning

• Advising

  • Maintain an advisee load according to Department needs

  • Spend time with advisees to provide mentorship on matters related to their academic, curricular, and career development

  • Mentor advisees in preparing their vita and training application materials, as well as write recommendation letters

  • Assist the Department Chair in documenting student progress through the program; when necessary, this includes crafting individual Academic Development Plans for Advisees, tracking their compliance, and documenting their progress

  • Present progress of advisees to Faculty at semester Student Review meetings, meet with advisees to gather additional information or communicate Faculty concerns, and report back to Faculty on the results

• Scholarship

  • Supervise doctoral dissertation projects within the faculty member's area of expertise using quantitative, qualitative, or program evaluation methods of inquiry

  • Scholarship may include qualitative/quantitative research, presentations at professional conferences, scholarship-based community service, etc.

• Professional Service

  • Maintain scholarly activities that further the practice of professional psychology

  • Foster education of, and interest in, student service in the community

  • Engage in community service

• Service to Institution

  • Participate in Departmental functions, including but not limited to participating in the analysis of student progress, assisting in general faculty searches, and admissions activities, contributing to general and specific curriculum development activities, mentoring of new faculty members, and other related duties as assigned

  • Attendance at faculty meetings and participation in the Faculty Assembly is an expectation.

  • Service on committee(s) as agreed upon with Department Chair, including Departmental and Institutional Committees.

• A Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D. from an APA-accredited clinical or counseling psychology program is required for candidates who will teach coursework that maps onto the profession-wide competencies (e.g., assessment, intervention, consultation). Applicants who will teach scientific or foundational courses within the discipline-specific knowledge (DSK) areas must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field to ensure appropriate expertise for teaching research, foundational science, and related content.

• Current license required if applicable;
  Texas licensed (or license-eligible) as a psychologist.

• Teaching experience of at least 5 years preferred.

• Record of scholarship and/or community service preferred.

• Ability to behave in a collegial and professional manner with all members of TCS community.

• Ability to adhere to the highest professional conduct and ethical standards

• Ability to engage in responsibilities with the promotion of TCS mission and reputation in mind at all times.

To apply, please complete this application and include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and teaching evaluations (if available).

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $75,000- $85,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.