Director of Clinical Training

Biola University

100d • $8,800 - $10,100

About The Position

The Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University invites applications for the position of Director of Clinical Training (DCT) to begin in August 2026. This tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position and key leadership role involves overseeing the clinical training of our PsyD and PhD doctoral students in Clinical Psychology. The DCT ensures that Rosemead doctoral students receive high-quality training experiences so that our students demonstrate the professional-wide competencies as set forth by the APA Standards of Accreditation and our program competencies of integrations of Christian Faith and psychology. The DCT serves as the professor of record for all internship courses, working closely with the Assistant Director of Clinical Training.

Requirements

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• At least three years of experience in clinical training, preferably within an academic or clinical training setting.
• Experience working with diverse client populations and in graduate clinical education is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Christlike spiritual formation of students.
• Licensed or license-eligible to practice as a psychologist in California.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate psychology with Christian faith in training, teaching, and practice.
• Commitment to mentoring and supporting diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Office of Professional Training (OPT) and supervise the associate director and administrative staff.
• Coordinate and facilitate weekly training meetings and cohort-specific field training sessions.
• Manage the internship placement process, including site visits, developing new training site relationships, and maintaining records.
• Ensure sites’ compliance with the University's field training affiliation guidelines and APA accreditation standards.
• Meet regularly with students to discuss their training goals and provide advisement on practicum and internship applications, including reviewing CVs, cover letters, and interview preparation.
• Address any issues that arise during practicum or internship placements, collaborating with site supervisors and developing remediation plans as necessary.
• Teach one or two courses per year in the doctoral programs.
• Supervise doctoral dissertations and serve on dissertation committees.
• Participate in curriculum review, program assessment, and the academic admissions process.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Encouragement of applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives

What This Job Offers

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