Associate Professor or Professor and Head

Psychology (PsyD) in Combined Health Service Psychology program and the MSU- Meridian Mental and Behavioral Health Clinic. We seek a dynamic and visionary leader with a strong academic and research background in health service psychology and with academic and/or clinical leadership experience to guide our department toward excellence. Salary Grade : UC Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Area of Specialization: Health Service Psychology Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1) Provides vision and leadership for nationally recognized education and research programs 2) Provides leadership and mentoring to all faculty, staff and students 3) Responsible for overall administration of faculty and support staff activities 4) Responsible for recruitment of students, faculty and support staff 5) Provide oversight of the Mental & Behavioral Clinic, including supervision of clinical staff and the clinic director 6) Develop and implement strategic plans that advance clinic growth, sustainability, community impact, and operational excellence 7) Monitor clinic performance metrics, including client access, productivity, utilization, patient satisfaction, outcomes, and operational efficiency 8) Develop and maintain community partnerships that increase the clinic’s visibility, referral base, and service impact 9) Conducts research leading to scholarly publications 10) Works with the Dean of the School of Health Professions and university administration in establishing goals and objectives for the school, department, and in meeting the university missions of teaching, research and service 11) Academic responsibilities include planning, reviewing, and updating the curriculum, academic programs, and course content 12) Personnel responsibilities include promotion and tenure, performance evaluation, and workload management 13) Fiscal responsibilities include preparing and overseeing departmental budget and other budgets for research funding Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology or a closely related field from an APA-accredited program; Licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist with the Mississippi Board of Psychology. Must qualify for the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure, and as such, must have earned national recognition by a distinguished record of accomplishments in teaching, research, and service. Preferred Qualifications: 1) Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic and clinical setting 2) Experience with accreditation processes, specifically APA 3) Proven ability to engage with healthcare industry stakeholders to foster partnerships and collaborative projects Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Higher Education program development Working Conditions and Physical Effort Office Environment Instructions for Applying: Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/ All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae and the complete contact information for at least three professional references. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Lesley Clack, Dean, School of Health Professions, email lclack@meridian.msstate.edu or phone 601-696-2219 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839. What do I do if I need an accommodation? In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu . If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu . Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.