Faculty, Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology

Description

Northwest Nazarene University’s College of Behavioral and Social Sciences includes undergraduate and graduate programs in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Counselor Education. Graduate programs include master’s degrees in Social Work and Counselor Education and the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology.

The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology program prepares students as practitioner-scholars who integrate psychological science, clinical practice, and thoughtful consideration of faith and spirituality. The program is built around three areas of emphasis: clinical competence, academic rigor, and faith integration.

The PsyD program is accredited, on contingency, by the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation. Students receive training in psychotherapy, psychological assessment, consultation, research, and other areas of professional psychology in preparation for licensure as clinical psychologists.

Northwest Nazarene University’s College of Behavioral and Social Sciences invites applications for core faculty positions in the APA accredited Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology program. Appointments may range from approximately half-time to full-time, depending on the candidate’s interests, qualifications, availability, and program needs.

Responsibilities will vary according to appointment percentage, qualifications, and program needs and may include:

• Teaches graduate courses in the PsyD program consistent with areas of expertise and program needs.
• Develops and revises courses and syllabi in alignment with program outcomes and APA accreditation requirements.
• Advises and mentors PsyD students in their academic and professional development.
• Chairs or serves on doctoral dissertation committees and support students through the dissertation process.
• Provides clinical supervision when appropriate to professional qualifications and program needs.
• Participates in curriculum development, program evaluation, and accreditation-related activities.
• Maintains scholarly activity appropriate to faculty appointment and university expectations.
• Maintains regular availability to students.
• Participates in PsyD faculty meetings, committees, student recruitment and interviews, and program events as appropriate to appointment.
• Participates in service to the department, college, university, and profession as appropriate to appointment.
• Models ethical, professional, and culturally responsive practice consistent with the profession of psychology and the mission of Northwest Nazarene University.
• Contributes to a learning environment that supports academic rigor, clinical competence, professional development, and thoughtful integration of faith and psychology.
• Performs other duties consistent with faculty responsibilities and appointment level.

Most PsyD courses are offered in the late afternoon or evening.

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical Psychology or a closely related area of psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program
• Ability to teach and mentor students at the doctoral level
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students
• Commitment to ethical, professional, and culturally responsive practice
• Ability to contribute to the teaching, scholarship, service, and mentoring responsibilities associated with a core faculty appointment
• Commitment to the Christian mission of Northwest Nazarene University. The University requires faculty members to be professing Christians, preferably within the Wesleyan tradition, and to support the mission and lifestyle expectations of the University

• Licensure as a psychologist or eligibility for licensure as a psychologist in Idaho.
• Experience teaching in graduate or doctoral psychology programs.
• Experience supervising clinical work or psychological assessment.
• Experience mentoring doctoral research or serving on dissertation committees.
• Expertise in quantitative research methods, statistics, psychological assessment, or another area that complements current program faculty.
• Familiarity with APA accreditation standards and doctoral program assessment.
• Evidence of an active or developing scholarly agenda.