UConn Clinical Professor (open rank) / Director...

Job description

The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Connecticut in Storrs invites applications for the position of Clinical Professor (open rank) / Director of the Psychological Services Clinic with an anticipated start date of January 1st, 2027. This appointment may be made at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Professor, commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.This is a ten-month, non-tenure track, renewable position. The Psychological Services Clinic (PSC) is a training clinic in the Clinical Psychology Program through which Ph.D. students provide assessment and treatment services to children and adults under the supervision of licensed psychologists who are members of the clinical faculty. This position includes teaching graduate courses covering APA-required content (e.g., History and Systems) or clinical (e.g., Didactics & Practicum in Supervision) skills. In addition, the successful candidate will provide supervision of psychological assessments completed by graduate students within the PSC, provide assessment services and consultation to schools and community groups alongside graduate student trainees, and contribute to the supervision of child and adult therapy services provided by graduate students in the PSC. In conjunction with the clinic administrator, the candidate will also oversee PSC operations.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees all aspects of clinical services and clinical training provided by the Psychological Services Clinic, in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Training and Clinical Psychology Program Head.

Oversees the functioning of the Clinic as a professional practice, including: developing, implementing, and updating policies and procedures for the Clinic; collaborating with the Assistant Director and the Clinic Administrator to monitor compliance with records and the electronic medical record system; supervising the Clinic Administrator and graduate student Clinic Assistant.

Supervises the provision of therapy services by student clinicians.

Teaches graduate student courses specific to APA competency requirements.

Contributes to general graduate student education.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Doctoral degree from a program accredited by the American Psychological Association.

Licensed or license eligible in the State of Connecticut.

Ability to teach clinical psychology graduate courses, including a course on History and Systems.

Expertise in cognitive and psychological assessment of children.

Competence in evidence-based treatment and the ability to provide psychotherapy supervision to graduate students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Expertise in the assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders in children and adults and administration of the ADOS 2.

Familiarity with a range of standardized test instruments used in the assessment of neurodevelopmental (e.g., ADHD) and learning disorders.

Experience providing specific evidence-based treatments (e.g., CBT, ACT, PCIT, DBT, etc.).

Experience providing supervision to students in evidence-based treatments.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a ten-month, non-tenure track, annually renewable position with a comprehensive benefits package. In accordance with University of Connecticut policy, successful reappointments may be eligible for a two-year appointment after five years of service, and a multi-year contract beginning the seventh year. Salary and benefits are continued over 12 months. On occasion faculty members have the opportunity to earn additional compensation which may not exceed the equivalent of a twelve-month salary.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and/or trafficking in persons as defined by Connecticut law, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to the reproductive systems, or gender identity or expression.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO employer including for Disability and Veteran status.

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