Assistant Professor of Psychology

Pepperdine University•Irvine, CA

1d•$92,520 - $98,269

About The Position

Pepperdine University – the Psychology Division of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology announces an opening for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The faculty position will contribute to the education and training of our master’s and doctoral students in Psychology. The Psychology Division offers five graduate programs: an APA-accredited Psy.D. program, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in working with Latinx communities, an M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis, and an M.A. in Psychology. The faculty position will involve a primary assignment to a Pepperdine graduate campus in Irvine, West Los Angeles, Calabasas, or Malibu, CA. Tenure track faculty are expected to teach graduate level courses in Psychology, develop a productive research program, and chair clinical dissertations. Pepperdine University is an independent Christian university related to the Churches of Christ, committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. To ensure the future success of all our students who will be serving clients from different cultures and socioeconomic identities, and consistent with its Christian mission and belonging, Pepperdine places a high priority on preparing students to serve the mental health needs of our various communities, locally and beyond. Questions regarding this position should be directed to: Robert deMayo, Ph.D. ([email protected]) Associate Dean, Psychology Division Graduate School of Education and Psychology

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Family Therapy, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Demonstrated clinical experience and teaching experience at the university level.
Demonstrated commitment to supervising clinical dissertations and evidence of current, active scholarship.
Scholarly and professional activity in one or more of the following areas relevant to mental health practice: child/youth, trauma, culture, couple/family, testing/assessment, or related fields.
Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist, LMFT, or LPCC.
Ability to prepare mental health professionals to work competently with culturally and socioeconomically diverse populations, consistent with professional practice guidelines from APA, AAMFT, and CACREP.
Experience teaching about racial, ethnic, gender, and cultural dimensions of trauma and mental healthcare, with demonstrated care, humility, and cultural competence.
Successful candidates will demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission and values of the University and the mission of the Graduate School of Education and Psychology.
Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening.