Posting DetailsPosition Information Posting Number 2012637Faculty Working Title Assistant Professor - Counseling Psychology Pay Rate Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Regular/Temporary Regular If temporary, list durationType of Appointment Tenure Track Contract Period 9 month Employment CategoryAdjunct Position?Position Summary Information Position Summary The Department of Psychological Science and Counseling at Austin Peay State University (APSU) seeks to fill atenure-track faculty position in the area of Counseling Psychology with a start date of August 1, 2025. This position will serve our new PsyD program in Counseling Psychology which launched Fall 2020 with its first APA Commission on Accreditation site visit planned for Fall 2024. The program offers a generalist track as well as a concentration in Serving Military Personnel, Veterans, and their families. The faculty member hired for this position will have a unique opportunity to help build and shape an innovative, forward-looking doctoral training program in health service psychology. Strong candidates will possess a deep commitment to the foundational values that characterize the field of counseling psychology: a holistic, contextual, strengths-based approach to intervention, emphasis on integration of science and practice, and a steadfast dedication to diversity and social justice.Support is available for postdoctoral hours accrual. Clinical, teaching, and research areas are open, but interest and expertise in cognitive assessment, supervision and consultation, child/adolescent therapy, or geropsychology as well as interest and/or experience working with military populations is desirable but not required. All APSU faculty are expected to be engaged in university and community service, and scholarly activities. The university has plentiful funding opportunities to help support research, teaching, and professional development. Additional information about the position is found here: .The Department of Psychological Science and Counseling is a diverse, dynamic, and collegial environment that in addition to the PsyD program, is home to a large undergraduate program in psychological science, a Master of Science program in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (MSIO), a Master of Science program in Counseling, and a graduate certificate program in Academic Advising. For more information about the department, visit: . The department is housed within the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences which affords rich opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. Some examples of recent and ongoing college collaborations include a grant-funded research and intervention project aimed at supporting student veteran transitions to college, a grant-funded project focused on student mental health and wellness, a juvenile justice mentorship project, and a working group focusing on trauma-informed pedagogy.Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville, TN, which Money Magazine rated number 1 in its 2019 Best Places to Live rankings: . Clarksville is a vibrant, diverse community with a low cost of living, and easy interstate access to nearby Nashville. Clarksville is centrally located in the region, with Memphis, Louisville, Atlanta, St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, New Orleans, and many other major cities a day's drive away. For additional information about APSU including our mission and vision please visit: Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Be responsible for a minimum of 30 teaching load credits per academic year, 6 of which will be for advisement, research, committee work, etc.
- Implement teaching activities and a diversity of teaching techniques, procedures, and resources including application of technology.
- Develop and implement evaluation and assessment techniques that are appropriate for each course.
- Use multiple measures to assess student learning on a regular basis and provide frequent feedback to students relative to their performance.
- Be available and knowledgeable and demonstrate proficiency in the practice of academic advisement of students.
- Conduct appropriate research and scholarly/creative activity within the discipline.
- Effectively utilize the materials and resources of the Felix G. Woodward Library.
- Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development and growth by being suitably active in professional and community service.
- Exhibit motivation and initiatve in keeping up-to-date and current in one's curriculum area by reading/reviewing current scholarly or creative works in their field and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and development activities sponsored by the University.
- Serve effectively on committees and other appropriate functions that assist in University governance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge base in Counseling Psychology
- Research Methods and Scholarly Activities
- Clinical Practice in Health Service Psychology
- Clinical Supervision Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Knowledge and Application of Pedagogical Strategies
Physical Requirements
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- A doctorate (PsyD or PhD) in Counseling Psychology (preferred) or Clinical Psychology (acceptable) from an APA-accredited program is required. ABD considered if conferred before August 1, 2025.
- Preferred candidates will be licensed as a psychologist HSP or be license-eligible in TN within 1 year of hire.
- Evidence of potential ability in academic assignment and/or scholarly and creative achievement, and/or professional contributions and activities.
- Documented evidence of ability in academic assignment and/or scholarly and creative achievement, and/or professional contributions and activities.
- A background search will be required of the successful applicant.
Posting Detail Information Open Date 09/04/2024 Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the Optional Documents section under the Letter of Reference tab. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to ...@apsu.edu or hard copy to Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044 with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed.If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. So as to not delay the interview process for this position, it is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application in the Optional Documents section under the Unofficial Transcript tab before finalizing and submitting your application.You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted.Applicant review will continue until the position is filled.Please refer all questions to ...@apsu.eduIT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALSAustin Peay State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its program and activities.The Office of Institutional Culture has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University's nondiscrimination/harassment policies, Browning Building, Room 136, Clarksville, TN 37044, Phone: (931) ###-####, Email: ...@apsu.edu.