Counseling Psychology Assistant/Associate Professor

Radford University Portal • Radford, VA

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About The Position

Radford University announces two tenure-track positions (one at the Assistant level and one at the Associate level) in the doctoral Counseling Psychology program within the Department of Psychology in the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences to begin August 2022. Core faculty of the program are expected to contribute to the collective mission, working collaboratively as colleagues serving programs in counseling psychology, school, experimental, and undergraduate psychology. The program has a long-standing commitment to train highly skilled, socially conscious, and reflective professionals. This also includes training Counseling Psychologists to be multiculturally humble, dedicated to advancing social justice, committed to evidenced based practice, and prepared to meet the challenges of working in complex environments in rural areas and urban communities. Further, we seek individuals who work collaboratively, collegially, and respectfully to promote the mission of the program. We seek candidates who are committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract a culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with a diverse student body. Candidates must have a strong commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education and a focused research agenda. The successful applicant will be expected to teach a mix of undergraduate classes (e.g., research methods, history and systems, introduction to psychology, or related courses) and graduate level courses (e.g., ethics, neurocognitive assessment, group counseling, history and systems, program evaluation, practicum, or related courses). Candidates will also be expected to establish an independent program of research that incorporates students, provide direct supervision of students in the community or within the department clinic, and contribute to department, college, and university governance. Located in the scenic New River Valley, between the Blue Ridge Mountains to the south and the Appalachians to the north, Radford University is a comprehensive public university of approximately 9,500 undergraduate and graduate students and has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs and is one of the premier teacher preparation universities in the commonwealth. Well known for offering students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom, its strong faculty/student bonds, a growing, diverse student population, extensive use of technology in the learning environment, and vibrant student life on a beautiful 204-acre campus. Information about the current university strategic plan can be found at: https://www.radford.edu/content/strategic-planning/home.html The city of Radford, Virginia is located in the heart of the New River Valley in southwest Virginia. The region is a haven for music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Just a short drive from Blacksburg and Roanoke, the region boasts a vibrant art scene and local food culture as well as many community-university partnership opportunities. Radford is also a two-hour drive from the Piedmont Triad and two and a half hours from Charlotte, NC. As the largest college at Radford University and home to Liberal Arts instruction on campus, the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences is central to the mission of the university. Faculty members strive to develop in their students a range of intellectual skills and habits of mind that will serve them well throughout their academic and professional lives, as well as in their personal lives as productive citizens. Students regularly engage with faculty in experiential learning activities as well as in professional internships that provide opportunities to serve communities while preparing for careers. Faculty members’ scholarly and creative activity is viewed as a vital corollary to the instructional mission of the institution, with faculty encouraged to co-author research with undergraduate and graduate students.

Requirements

• Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. from APA -accredited program in Counseling Psychology ( ABD will be considered but degree must be conferred before the August 2022 start date)
• have completed an APA -accredited internship
• fully licensed as a psychologist in VA within the first 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses and supervise research in an APA -accredited counseling psychology program
• Engage in applied research with the potential for external funding
• Fulfill undergraduate teaching responsibilities
• Advise undergraduate psychology students
• University, college, department, and program service is expected.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree