Upper Midwest HERC

Full-Time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Clinical PsyD Program: Director of Clinical Training


About Mount Saint Mary's University:

About Mount Saint Mary's University:

About the University: Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles (www.msmu.edu) is a liberal arts university primarily for women, with graduate and other adult programs serving both women and men. Founded in 1925 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in the Catholic intellectual tradition, the Mount is an institution dedicated to providing an excellent education directed toward leadership and service. Mount Saint Mary's University lives out its mission on two campuses: one near downtown Los Angeles (where the graduate program is located) and the second in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. The university prides itself on maintaining a highly diverse student body, small classes, and a close working relationship between students and faculty.

The Students: The Mount Saint Mary's University focus on social justice and community involvement leads us to recruit many first-generation college students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The college encourages multicultural awareness and equity mindsets throughout both academic and co-curricular activities. Mount Saint Mary's University enrolls the highest percentage of racially and ethnically minoritized students of all independent colleges and universities in Southern California.

The Department: Mount Saint Mary's psychology program is dedicated to inclusivity, equity and social justice. We currently offer an associate degree emphasis, two baccalaureate degrees, and a master's degree as well as the PsyD. The undergraduate program focuses on critical thinking, application, and preparation for continued education. The Master of Science degree in counseling psychology has two specializations. One fulfills the academic requirements for licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy in California; the second is in General Counseling Psychology (GCP). GCP prepares students for leadership with expertise in diversity; most GCP students are interested in working in higher education, social services, or community-based non-profit organizations. Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaking MFT students have the option to obtain a certificate specializing in working with Spanish speaking populations. The PsyD in Clinical Health Psychology is designed to prepare graduates to be practicing Psychologists in the public and private sectors. There are two emphases within the PsyD program - Latinx Mental Health and Diverse Populations.

As one of the larger departments on campus -- with approximately 350 students, the Psychology Department has seventeen full time faculty. The department is known for its exceptional collegiality; a collaborative approach to work is expected of all applicants.

The Program: The PsyD program is designed to be a small boutique program with 10-15 students per cohort. We currently have four full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty (Program Director, Research Director, DCT, and Assistant DCT). The program is sincerely mission-driven:

The Mount Saint Mary's University PsyD program trains the next generation of ethical and socially-just health service psychologists who strive for cultural humility while integrating the practice and science of psychological services. Our PsyD program incorporates the spirit of the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ) and partners with the CSJs in their commitment to 'deepen our awareness of our complicity and work toward dismantling interlocking systems of oppression' and to 'use our collective voice to accompany others in speaking their truth.'

We have WASC accreditation, and APA has acknowledged receipt of our application for 'accredited on contingency status.' This application will be reviewed by APA in October, 2022.


Job Description:

The Psychology Department at Mount Saint Mary's University invites applicants with a doctoral degree in counseling / clinical psychology, for a full-time 12-month Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position. This position serves as the Director of Clinical Training in our new PsyD in Clinical Psychology program, starting August 2023.

Position Annual Hiring Salary Range: $89,000 - $92,000

Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate's qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description.


Requirements:

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology and be license eligible in the state of California as a clinical psychologist. Applicants should have knowledge of diverse populations and the use of critical lenses. The successful candidate for this position should demonstrate an interest in conducting research focused on traditionally underrepresented populations. Any methodological focus (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, community-based) is welcomed.

Because MSMU is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), applicants who can demonstrate both a commitment to improving access to higher education and effective teaching, advising and mentoring of students from minoritized backgrounds will be particularly competitive. An appreciation of the liberal arts tradition of education and service orientation, as well as experience or interest in contributing to and teaching in a diverse campus environment are required. Demonstrating a strong interest in social justice is appreciated, and an understanding of the campus' CSJ mission is also a plus.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in clinical training, licensed in California as a clinical psychologist, who demonstrate excellence in teaching, academic advising, mentorship and research, especially at the college / university level with first generation populations. APA approved degree and internship preferred but not required. Clinical experience working with diverse and bilingual populations is a plus. Skillsets to aid in the continued development and refinement of our emphases are highly beneficial.

Please Note: Too many highly qualified people self-censor and refrain from applying to positions they might be perfect for because they cannot check off every single box. If you are interested in this position, but worry that you are not sufficiently qualified, please apply. You may well have strengths that outweigh what you feel you are missing. At least give us the opportunity to learn about you!

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities will be as the Director of Clinical Training (DCT). In addition to traditional academic responsibilities (teaching, advising, scholarship, department and university service), the candidate will develop a program of research that engages students and contributes to the cultural diversity of the Mount and the profession, participate in the admissions process, and support the ongoing evolution of the PsyD program. As DCT the successful candidate will oversee the practicum and internship experience for the students in our PsyD program. Among other things, the DCT acts as a liaison between the academic and program administration and clinical sites, supports students in obtaining clinical training sites, develops and maintains a network of clinical training sites and relationships with site supervisors, determines standards for acceptable clinical training sites, completes regular site quality assessments, supports students encountering problems with their training sites, oversees the educational practicum training of students, maintains a tracking system for student training progress and problems, maintains a tracking system for clinical training site evaluations and problems, oversees practicum evaluations, mentors the Assistant DCT, and maintains the Student Clinical Training Manual. Teaching load is adjusted to accommodate for DCT responsibilities.


Additional Information:

Questions: Please contact Dr. Gregory Travis, Department of Psychology, gtravis@msmu.edu

Please Note:The University is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse student population and workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of learning.

In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to be a student or to work for the University.


Application Instructions:

Application Procedure: Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please

(1) complete the on-line application and upload a

(2) current CV,

(3) cover letter describing the applicant's fit with the specific position and the program's mission,

(4) teaching statement,

(5) course evaluations,

(6) (un)official transcripts, and

(7) two references via the Interview

Exchange link (below).



To apply, visit https://msmu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=154870





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