Location: Blacksburg,VA, USA
Child Focused Assistant Clinical Professor
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Work type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Senior management: College of Science
Department: Psychology
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Instructional / Teaching Faculty, Research / Scientific
Job Description
The Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech is recruiting a clinical child psychologist for a non-tenure-track clinical faculty position within our clinical science Ph.D. training program. Our Clinical Science program is nationally recognized (2017 ABCT Outstanding Training Program) and dually accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS).
Primary responsibilities will include teaching graduate and/or undergraduate students (including but not limited to Child Assessment, Practicum Training and Externship Support, Psychological Disorders of Children), supervising doctoral students on therapy cases and child assessment cases, and supporting the overall mission and activities of the Child Study Center and Psychological Services Center, including contributing to program administration, community outreach, and partnerships with area school districts. The service component of this position will be directed toward efforts directly benefiting the clinical missions of the department and the center.
Although research expectations for this position are reduced, there will be opportunities for collaboration with faculty and graduate students affiliated with the Child Study Center and the Department of Psychology, mentoring of undergraduate students on research projects, and utilization of the Child Assessment Clinic database for personal research activities. We seek a colleague with a track record of conducting and supervising child and adolescent therapy and assessment cases.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will hold a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology or a related field (e.g., School Psychology). Candidates should be licensed as a psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Pre-licensure candidates may be considered with the expectation of obtaining licensure within one year. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in conducting and supervising therapy and assessment cases.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Candidates who can contribute to an overarching department initiative to enhance diversity and our understanding of diversity are particularly encouraged to apply.
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Review Date
12/10/2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
The position may require some travel to meetings and conferences.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Advertised: December 2, 2024
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