School of Professional Psychology – Full-time, tenure-track faculty Assistant or Associate Professor – Clinical MA Program

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Louisville, KY

The School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) at Spalding University seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank to join our clinical MA program. Our MA program, which we launched in the fall of 2025, replicates the first two foundational years of the doctoral program for students who want to practice at the master’s level. (Our doctoral program has been fully accredited since 1989 and has a strong national reputation.) Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or educational psychology, with a preference for licensure or licensure eligibility in KY. Outstanding postdoctoral candidates may be considered as long as the EPPP (national licensing exam) has been passed at the doctoral level.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking candidates who possess strong knowledge and skill in multiple training areas. We are especially seeking candidates who are able to teach one of the following: statistics and research methods, cognitive and affective bases of behavior, biological bases of behavior, and/or cognitive assessment. Successful candidates will contribute to our highly collaborative environment, be passionate about training the next generation of psychological practitioners and be expected to achieve a strong balance across the three domains of teaching, scholarship, and service. First, they will be strong educators who utilize best practices in teaching and enjoy student mentoring. Second, they will be thoughtful scholars with either a record of presenting and/or publishing in their chosen research interest areas or demonstrated promise to do so. Third, they will possess strong interpersonal skills and a cooperative spirit to work collegially with others on university and departmental service committees. The position offers scheduling flexibility (other than class times) and faculty members are encouraged to use up to eight hours per week in research, consultation, direct service (e.g. private practice) and/or supervision. Opportunities are available to engage in direct service as part of our Faculty Practice Plan, where faculty are able to see their own private practice clients in the Center for Behavioral Health (https://behavioralhealth.spalding.edu/). Additional contract supervision for doctoral students on practicum may also be available for those with a license.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Teach primarily graduate courses in the School of Professional Psychology (an occasional undergraduate course might also be a possibility)
  • Develop or continue a scholarship interest area (and create opportunities to mentor graduate students in their own scholarship)
  • Contribute service to the department and university (e.g., active participation on committees)
  • Attend faculty and departmental meetings and events
  • Assist with recruitment, retention, and evaluation of students

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must hold a doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, or educational psychology from an APA accredited program
  • license eligible or licensed as a psychologist in Kentucky with designation for supervision or working toward it (i.e., HSP designation) preferred but not required
  • Teaching and/or supervision experience at the graduate level preferred but not required
  • Established research interests strongly preferred
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills
  • Must have strong communication skills in oral and written forms

INTERRELATIONS

  • Must have an appreciation and respect for the intersecting identities of students and colleagues
  • Will have regular or daily contact with administration, faculty, staff, and students and a spirit of cooperation and collegiality is expected
  • Individual and group faculty mentoring available for the first year of employment

ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403b/Roth retirement plan, generous Paid Time Off program, Parental Leave, paid holidays, paid life insurance and long-term disability, paid time for volunteering, and more.

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2,000 students at the bachelors’, master’s and doctoral levels, providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Faculty, staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

With a focus on service and leadership, Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working student. In addition, our unique 8-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service. Celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment, emulated for interdisciplinary collaborations, and acclaimed for contributions to the community.

Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University’s policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

How to apply

All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System.

Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Brenda Nash, SOPP Chair at [email protected]