Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

Assistant Or Associate Professor Of PsychologyThe Health Services Psychology Department at Kansas City University (KCU) is seeking applicants for a full time Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology. This position serves a collaborative role across the Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program, the Center for Population Health and Equity (CPHE), and partner school systems. The primary focus of this role is doctoral student supervision, consultation with school partners, and development of school-based behavioral health programming. This position is designed to support training, systems-level impact, and interdisciplinary collaboration rather than direct service delivery.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Supervision and TrainingProvide individual and group clinical supervision of PsyD trainees delivering psychotherapy services in public school settingsSupport development of trainees' competencies in evidence-based psychotherapy, case conceptualization, and culturally responsive clinical practiceCollaborate with school-based professionals to ensure quality training experiencesConsultation and CollaborationServe as a liaison between KCU and partner school districts, specifically coordination between of school-based mental health professionals and administrators to support student access to psychotherapy servicesProvide consultation to school personnel on behavioral health, student support, and systems-level interventionsCollaborate with multidisciplinary school teams to align psychotherapy training experiences with student and community mental health needsProgram Development and ImplementationContribute to the development and refinement of school-based behavioral health programmingAssist in building sustainable training models and partnerships with local school systemsCollaborate with the CPHE on initiatives addressing access and equity in youth mental health servicesAcademic and Service ResponsibilitiesOversee weekly therapy practicum seminar for third-year PsyD traineesProvide service to the department, university, and communityContribute to program development, evaluation, and accreditation-related activities as appropriatePerform other duties as assigned by the Program DirectorQualificationsDoctoral degree and license in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology (PsyD or PhD) from an APA-accredited programKnowledge, sensitivity, and passion for diversity, multiculturalism, social justice, and community serviceDemonstrated success with teaching and classroom management skillsExperience mentoring studentsImpeccable oral and written communication skillsAbility to employ critical thinking and analysis to solve complex problemsAbility to interact successfully with academic, clinical, business, and regulatory personnelAbility to successfully work within and support a diverse environment of students and colleaguesAbility to work effectively as a team member to ensure that departmental goals are met by providing support to staff, and always keeping students' and graduates' best interest as a priorityStrong interpersonal skillsHigh level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsPreferred QualificationsExperience providing and/or supervising psychotherapy services in school or community-based settingsFamiliarity with evidence-based therapeutic approaches applicable to children and adolescents in school settings (e.g., CBT, trauma-informed care, DBT, etc.)Interest in interdisciplinary and population health approachesEqual Opportunity EmployerKCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.Annual Security ReportKCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!