Associate Professor of Psychology

Purdue University

United States

Job Title:

Req ID:

38288

City:

Hammond and Westville

Job Summary:

Purdue University Northwest (PNW), College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director of Clinical Training, Department of Psychology.

This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative and committed leader with experience in doctoral-level clinical psychology programs to serve as the Director of Clinical Training. In this role, the Director will provide leadership for the continued development of the PsyD program with major responsibility for the development and implementation of a well-supported, high-quality program eligible for APA accreditation.

The ideal candidate will employ their strategic skills to build upon this new program as the Department and College continue to grow. Leadership, vision, team building, exceptional communication and collaboration skills, and a desire to create innovative approaches are required.

The Director reports to the Chair of the Department of Psychology and provides strategic academic leadership for the department and is responsible for enhancing its core missions of teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will understand the opportunities and challenges facing public universities in the current higher education landscape and possess the skills, leadership, and vision to advance the department in this complex environment.

This position is an academic year appointment, with a start date as early as January 1, 2026, with the opportunity for additional summer administrative planning, and is a tenure/tenure track position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The position includes an excellent benefits package.

Position Responsibilities:

Develop curriculum and course schedule for the MS & PsyD degrees, in collaboration with the department chairperson
Develop clinical courses not already in Purdue’s Graduate Catalogue
Establish a clinic to train students and to provide therapy and psychological assessments to local residents
Apply for provisional accreditation from the American Psychological Association
Work with faculty to create the Graduate Student Handbook
With the Department chair, manage program’s day-to-day activities such as evaluating student performance, arranging meetings of program committees, advising and supervising students, and monitoring clinic and internship sites
Establish and maintain contacts with local, state, and federal agencies for possible funding, training, and research opportunities
Work with faculty to create the annual APA report and all other recurring accreditation reports
Write letters certifying students’ readiness to begin internships and subsequently to certify qualification for licensure
Remain informed on accreditation and licensure issues
Maintain own license to practice
Regularly review and update program policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD from an APA accredited program in Clinical Psychology
Eligible for licensure in Indiana as an HSPP
Experience teaching at the doctoral level as well as experience directing dissertations and supervising graduate students
Familiarity with PsyD programs
Evidence of resource generation in the form of successful grants and funding from federal or foundation sources

About the University:

Purdue University Northwest (PNW), a premier metropolitan university located in Northwest Indiana, is dedicated to empowering transformational change in its students on its two campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana.

Part of the Purdue University system and offering more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence, supports growth, and celebrates diversity. PNW’s colleges, schools, and centers are distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings.

PNW’s Hammond campus is located only 30 miles from Chicago with the Westville branch campus just 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Fostering a university community full of contrasts—urban and rural, industrial and natural, with a well-established history and forward-thinking mindset—PNW’s two campuses serve its students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college to make the most of this rich range of resources.

Moreover, PNW has been designated as a Hispanic-serving public institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and underserved student population.

About the College:

The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences serves over 1,400 undergraduate students and 170 graduate students across a wide range of programs.

In addition to the Psychology Department, other administrative units within the college include:

Behavioral Sciences
Communication and Creative Arts
English and World Languages
History, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
School of Education & Counseling

The College also houses the Community Counseling Center, which provides quality affordable mental health services, and the Institute for Social and Policy Research, which uses social science and policy analysis methods to find solutions to educational, social, and health-related challenges facing the citizens of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan region.

How to Apply:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, applicants should submit the following:

A cover letter specifically addressing required experience, teaching philosophy, research trajectory and plans, and qualifications
Curriculum Vitae
At least one representative publication of scholarly work
List of professional references

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.