Assistant Professor in Clinical/School Psychology

Tenure-Track

Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology

 

JOB SUMMARY:

 

The Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology at Adelphi University seeks to enhance its roster of distinguished faculty through the addition of a colleague with a strong background in clinical and school psychology. We are seeking candidates who have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Candidates will be expected to contribute equally to our APA accredited Ph.D. program in clinical psychology and our Psy.D. program in school psychology in terms of teaching, scholarship, research and service.

2. In addition to teaching courses in clinical and school psychology, broadly defined, applicants will mentor and advise Ph.D. and Psy.D. students. 

3. Teaching and advising across programs in the Derner School of Psychology.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1. Applicants for this tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor must have a Ph.D. and will begin teaching no later than the Fall 2024 semester.

2. Applicants with a strong publication record would be preferred. Research and scholarship involving infant, child, or adolescent populations (clinical assessment, basic or applied clinical research) is required; however, preference will be given to candidates whose research and/or clinical work strengthens the existing department resources in psychotherapy integration and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

3. Applicants must be licensed as a Psychologist or eligible for licensure in NY State.

4. Certification as a School Psychologist and one to three years of experience as a School Psychologist would be desirable.

 

APPLICATION:

 

1. Applicants should submit, through the Adelphi Web site (https://www.adelphi.edu/hr/open-positions/), a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, selected reprints/preprints (a maximum of 3), evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and three letters of recommendations (the letters should be sent to facultyreference@adelphi.edu). Applicants should also submit a brief statement reflecting how principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are reflected in their teaching and scholarly pursuits.

2. Please submit application materials by January 2^nd. Review of applications will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

3. Questions should be forwarded to Associate Professor Michael Moore, Chair of the Search Committee, at mmoore@adelphi.edu.

4. To be considered, applications must be submitted through the Adelphi website (https://www.adelphi.edu/hr/open-positions/)

 

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $83,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.

Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here.

 

ABOUT ADELPHI:

 

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research and teaching university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 8,100 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students more than 50 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 115,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 41 states and 58 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

 

ABOUT THE GORDON F. DERNER SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY:

 

​​The Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology is committed to have a diverse and inclusive faculty and thus especially invites applications from women, minorities, and historically disadvantaged groups.  We are committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity.  For further information about the Derner School of Psychology which includes an APA approved Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, a School Psychology Psy.D., and M.A. programs in General Psychology, School psychology, and Mental Health counseling, and post-graduate programs as well as one of the largest undergraduate majors at Adelphi, please click here: https://derner.adelphi.edu. The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. Program is an integrative, empirically-informed program with a long psychoanalytic tradition and commitment to social justice.