PsyD Program Director for the School of Behavioral & Brain Sciences

Ponce Health Sciences University/Tiber Health Innovations•Saint Louis, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ponce Health Sciences University-St. Louis is seeking a Program Director for the Clinical Psychology (PsyD) Program at its St. Louis Campus. This program, which began in Fall 2019, follows an APA-accredited curriculum and operates under a practitioner-scientist model. The program aims to train doctoral-level providers who are informed consumers of psychological research and utilize this literature in their clinical decision-making. PHSU St. Louis values cultural competence and is committed to serving and attracting students from underrepresented and underserved populations. The Program Director will report to the Dean of the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences and collaborate with program members across campuses in Ponce and San Juan, PR. The role requires a strong commitment to academic and student success, experience with emerging teaching modalities, and familiarity with APA accreditation standards. The Director will also be responsible for promoting the program to prospective students and fostering community partnerships. This position is based in St. Louis, with residency in the metropolitan area required.

Requirements

A doctoral degree in Psychology (PhD or PsyD).
Licensed by the Missouri Board of Psychologists or licensure eligible in Missouri.
Experience teaching clinical or discipline-specific courses at a doctoral level in accredited programs.
Strong commitment to academic and student success.
Experience with emerging teaching modalities, including online and educational technology.
Familiarity and expertise with the American Psychological Association (APA) accreditation standards, procedures, and self-study processes.
Proficient and driven to showcase the program to potential admissions candidates through professional and scientific presentations at forums and during visits to colleges and universities.
Expertise in nurturing the program's reputation in the community and a history of fostering meaningful partnerships.
Commitment to supporting PHSU's mission, vision and the constant integration of SBBS into the University.
Residency in the metropolitan St. Louis area is required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English & Spanish is preferred.
Prior involvement in overseeing accredited doctoral psychology programs is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and managing academic administrative duties or projects.
Working collaboratively with the Dean and program members across campuses.
Showcasing the program to potential admissions candidates through professional and scientific presentations at forums and during visits to colleges and universities.
Nurturing the program's reputation in the community.
Fostering meaningful partnerships.
Supporting PHSU's mission, vision and the constant integration of SBBS into the University.