Director of the Psychology Clinic in the UCLA Department of Psychology
The UCLA Department of Psychology is seeking a full-time Director of the Psychology Clinic, with an adjunct faculty appointment in the Department of Psychology. The Psychology Clinic (https://www.psych.ucla.edu/centers-programs/clinic/) is a critical component of UCLA’s Clinical Psychology doctoral program, which is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS). The primary responsibilities of the Clinic Director include (a) assisting the Director of Clinical Psychology Training (DCT) and clinical program faculty in the administration and oversight of a large on-campus training clinic committed to clinical science; (b) teaching, training, and supervising doctoral students in the delivery of mental health services; (c) overseeing and supervising the activities of the Associate Clinic Director and Clinic staff; (d) developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with the local and regional community to support student training; and (e) managing day-to-day operations of the Psychology Clinic.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from a clinical science or scientist- practitioner program accredited by APA and/or PCSAS, be licensed or license-eligible in California, and have a commitment to supporting clinical research. The individual should have demonstrated expertise with teaching, clinical supervision, and evaluating evidence-based interventions and assessments with diverse clinical populations. The successful candidate will also have a commitment to clinical science principles and training. Applicants with a history of commitment to mentoring and supervising students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
We strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from under-represented racial and ethnic groups, and other individuals who are under-represented in the field, across color, creed, race, ethnic and national origin, physical ability, gender and sexual identity, or any other legally protected basis. UCLA offers a diverse campus community and is a leader in advancing strategies to diversify its faculty. This includes recent initiatives such as Rising to the Challenge, Hispanic-Serving Institution Initiative, and Native American/Pacific Islander Bruins Rising. UCLA has programs to assist in partner employment, childcare, schooling, and other family concerns. For additional information, visit the UCLA Academic Personnel Office website (https://apo.ucla.edu/faculty-career-development/work-life-balance) or the UC Office of the President’s website (https://www.ucop.edu/faculty-diversity/policies-guidelines/family-friendly-practices-and-policies/index.html and https://www.ucop.edu/faculty-diversity/policies-guidelines/index.html).
Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and will continue until the position is closed. Candidates are urged to apply by or before January 15, 2023. Applications should include the following: (a) cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) statement on teaching and clinical supervision, (d) statement on contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and (e) names and contact information of three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be requested at a later date from applicants who progress to a later stage of review. UCLA and the UCLA Department of Psychology are firmly committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Applicants should indicate their history of commitment to mentoring and supervising students from underrepresented groups in their cover letter or EDI statement. Additional information about the EDI statement is available at the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion website (https://ucla.app.box.com/v/edi-statement-faqs). Requests for information should be sent to Prof. Steve Lee, search committee chair, at SearchCommittee@psych.ucla.edu.
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