Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training- Tenure Track - 525932

Department/Organization
204711 - Psychology

Rank
Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Summary
Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Training (DCT) position. This is a 12-month position that is scheduled to begin August 16, 2025. The Department of Psychology at The University of Alabama announces an opening appropriate for a clinical psychologist with interests in administration, clinical supervision, teaching, and an active program of research. This position will play a critical role in our Clinical Psychology Ph.D. training program, which includes four areas(Clinical Child, Clinical Geropsychology, Psychology and Law, and Clinical Health). This tenure-eligible position is promotion-eligible (i.e., Associate Professor to Full Professor).

Detailed Position Information
Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Training (DCT) position. This is a 12-month position that is scheduled to begin August 16, 2025. The Department of Psychology at The University of Alabama announces an opening appropriate for a clinical psychologist with interests in administration, clinical supervision, teaching, and an active program of research. This position will play a critical role in our Clinical Psychology Ph.D. training program, which includes four areas(Clinical Child, Clinical Geropsychology, Psychology and Law, and Clinical Health). This tenure-eligible position is promotion-eligible (i.e., Associate Professor to Full Professor).

The DCT is responsible for the administrative management of the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program. Principal duties include (but are not limited to): providing academic leadership, working in collaboration with the Associate DCT and Clinical faculty to guide the program in all matters relevant to clinical training (e.g., guiding students through the internship application process), maintaining and managing APA accreditation processes, and securing and managing clinical placement contracts. Additional responsibilities also include: (a) teaching graduate courses in the Psychology Department and/or the Clinical Ph.D. Program, (b) providing clinical supervision, c) conducting research, and (d) providing administrative and clinical support to our Psychology Clinic which has a full-time director.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have the following credentials: (1) a graduate of an APA- or CPA-accredited Clinical or Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program; (2) completed an APA- or CPA-accredited internship; (3) licensed or eligible for Alabama licensure as a psychologist; and (4) a successfully funded programmatic line of research. Evidence of success in administration is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of success in administration is preferred.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Applications should include a letter of interest, statement of administrative accomplishments and philosophy, teaching philosophy and effectiveness, research statement, a current vita, and three letters of recommendation. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. With the exception of letters of recommendation, all materials should be submitted online at: https://careers.ua.edu . Three letters of recommendation should be mailed directly to Tom Davis, Ph.D., Chair, Director of Clinical Training Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Box 870348, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

About the Division/College/School
The College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama offers an exciting and dynamic environment for faculty seeking to make an impact in their field and in the lives of the innovators and changemakers of tomorrow.

As the largest college at The University, we house over 8000 students and 1000 faculty and staff across our 25 departments.

With nationally recognized programs and award-winning faculty, our College has positioned itself as a leader in higher education. Our facilities and resources include state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and performance venues, providing students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for research and creative expression.

The College is committed to the liberal arts philosophy that fosters creative and critical thinking and a lifetime of learning.

About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. Wi