Visiting Clinical Assistant Faculty, Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology

University of Denver•Denver, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Denver's Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) is seeking to hire one visiting faculty member for the Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology (MAFP) Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. This non-tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor, involves teaching, service, and clinical supervision. The role requires candidates with a PsyD or PhD (or equivalent), relevant professional experience, and a commitment to inclusive and culturally-informed teaching and supervision. The successful candidate will teach or co-teach approximately 9 graduate credits per quarter for three quarters, totaling up to 27 credits. A significant component of the role includes providing supplemental supervision for MAFP students whose primary practicum supervisors may not be licensed psychologists. This supervisory duty may be compensated with a stipend or a reduction in teaching load. The program is particularly interested in candidates with experience and versatility in inclusive pedagogy and those who can contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their teaching, research, and service.

Requirements

An earned doctorate in clinical or forensic psychology or a closely related field.
Experience in teaching and/or relevant professional experience.
A demonstrated commitment to teaching, clinical service, research, and/or training appropriate to the missions of the MAFP program and Denver FIRST.
Knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to effectively engage with diverse individuals and communities.
Licensed as a psychologist in Colorado by the start date of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching at the graduate level.
Prior experience supervising graduate students in clinical work.
Experience and/or interest in teaching across a range of content areas including theory, practice, assessment, and research.
Demonstrated experience and versatility in inclusive pedagogy.
Qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their teaching, research, and service.

Responsibilities

Teach and advise in the MAFP Program.
Participate in the admissions process, orientation, and competency exams for the MAFP Program.
Attend weekly meetings and periodic retreats.
Complete any required trainings.
Contribute to a model workplace to promote mutual respect.
Advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Provide supervision as needed for external practicum placements where available supervisors do not meet credentialing requirements for licensure.
Other duties as assigned.