"Associate Professor and Program Director (Tenure Track), Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, School-Clinical Child PsyD Program"

Position Summary

The Associate Professor and Program Director (with tenure) position will start in Fall 2026. Candidates with expertise in all areas of school or child clinical psychology will be considered. Applicants with a strong track record of research productivity, teaching at the doctoral level, and clinical training experience are sought. A history of external funding is preferred but not required. Prior experience as a program director or director of clinical training is strongly preferred. Salary is competitive/ 9 months.

Position Responsibilities

Associate Professor responsibilities and expectations:

• Developing and maintaining program of research
• Mentoring PsyD students in doctoral-level research
• Graduate teaching
• Clinical supervision
• Responsibilities also include overseeing the school-clinical child program for a minimum of three years, with the option to renew

Program Director responsibilities:

• Setting the program's mission and academic standards, managing curriculum updates, and developing new initiatives to maintain competitiveness
• The role involves extensive administrative oversight-scheduling courses, managing budgets, supervising teaching assistants, coordinating with university offices, and leading faculty meetings
• The Director ensures compliance with national and state regulations, liaises with accrediting bodies such as the APA, and prepares accreditation reports and self-studies
• They also manage faculty recruitment, evaluation, and development, as well as student admissions, progress, evaluations, and grievances
• Additional duties include maintaining alumni relations, external training partnerships, public relations, and serving on the Academic Leadership Team with the Dean and Provost to align program and institutional goals

Experience & Educational Background

• The candidate should hold a doctoral degree in school or clinical psychology
• Licensed or license-eligible in New York State as a clinical psychologist, if applicable
• Applicants must have a strong track record of research productivity, teaching at the doctoral level, and clinical training experience
• A history of external funding is preferred but not required
• Prior experience as a program director or director of clinical training is strongly preferred
• Salary is competitive/ 9 months

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit your cover letter along with copies of the following:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Description of administrative or leadership experience
• Research statement
• Representative publications
• Teaching statement outlining approach to teaching, as well as experience and interest in teaching specific courses, along with evidence of teaching credentials such as course syllabi and course evaluations, if any
• Three letters of reference

Salary Range

Associate Professor: $100,000 - $140,000

Program Director: $11,000 - $22,000