Assistant Professor PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology (Health Emphasis)

The PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology Health Emphasis within the School of Health Sciences of Touro University invites applications for a full-time position to join a growing and energetic program. This position involves an appointment in the PsyD Program in the Touro University School of Health Sciences at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position is effective July 1, 2023. The successful candidate will have both clinical and research experiences in adult or pediatric clinical health psychology/behavioral medicine/neuropsychology with a preference (not required) for candidates with an interest and experience in psycho-oncology. The University places a high priority on teaching excellence and research success with an expectation that the candidate will also be active in their professional field.

The Touro University PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology has a health emphasis and combines a strong focus on evidence-based clinical practice in both traditional and integrative health care settings with a commitment to the idea that research should inform practice and practice should inform research. The successful candidate will be expected to support our PsyD program through: a) teaching two doctoral courses per semester in both Fall and Spring semesters; b) engaging in doctoral student advising and mentoring; c) leading a research lab that allows for developing an independent and ongoing line of research (evidence of potential to secure extramural funding strongly preferred) and supervising and mentoring doctoral dissertations; d) collaborating with other programs and schools within Touro University including Touro University’s New York Medical College; and e) University service. This search will begin immediately and will be completed when a suitable candidate is identified. The Touro PsyD program is in the early stages of the APA accreditation process and intends to pursue such accreditation at the earliest possible time.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, representative publications, statement of clinical and research interests, statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and three letters of recommendation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teach doctoral level courses in our PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology Health Emphasis (2-2 load).
• Advise and mentor doctoral students.
• Supervise student doctoral dissertations.
• Engage in independent research/scholarly activity.
• Perform other assignments as approved by the PsyD Program’s Executive Director.
• Participate in faculty meetings and provide service to the programs the School of Health Sciences and the Touro University community-at-large.

Education/ Experience

• Candidates must have a PhD or PsyD degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program, have completed an APA-accredited internship, and be licensed or license-eligible in the State of New York.
• Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of teaching graduate level courses in clinical psychology and/ or evidence of dissertation supervision experience
• Preference will be given to candidates with clear history of, and/or evidence of promise in, research appropriate for the discipline and rank. Evidence of potential to secure extramural funding is strongly preferred.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Competence and/or experience in technology as an educational tool (e.g., CANVAS, Blackboard, WebCT, D2L)
• A commitment to working in multicultural and urban education settings
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently
• Ability to be organized and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to work collaboratively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Data analysis skills in platforms such as SPSS, Excel, and R.

Physical Demands

• This position requires compliance with Touro's Vaccine Mandate policy