Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology

Indianapolis, IN 46227

Posted: 06/16/2025 Deadline: Open until filled Employment: Faculty Pay: Depends upon skills and experience Department: College of Applied Behavioral Sciences Experience: Mid-Level

Job Description

The University of Indianapolis’ Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology (GDCP) is growing and seeking a faculty member at the Assistant Professor level beginning in Fall 2025. This is a full-time, tenure-track position within our APA-accredited PsyD program. The successful applicant for these positions will be able to demonstrate outstanding commitment to doctoral teaching and dissertation research mentorship.

Any specialty area of interest/expertise in Clinical or Counseling Psychology is open. Additional duties include developing a program of research that engages graduate students, participating in ongoing program development within the PsyD program, and serving on faculty and university committees.

The area of research interest is open, but the successful candidate’s area of scholarship should lend itself well to the development of a program of applied or basic research with the potential to make a significant contribution to the literature. Furthermore, candidates should bring a strong desire to apply their research expertise to chairing and mentoring student dissertations. The program supports many project types, including: traditional quantitative, qualitative, program development/evaluation, integrative/theoretical, and empirical single-case study design dissertation projects.

The PsyD program fully promotes and furthers the value of diversity and seeks to recruit and retain faculty, staff, and students from diverse and under-represented groups. UIndy is looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse, multicultural and multi-racial communities. Applicants who can demonstrate a history of effective mentoring of students from underrepresented backgrounds will be particularly competitive. We offer opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to participate in College and Department-level diversity committees. In addition, we are home to professional organizations, including ABPsi UIndy Student Circle and faculty-led support/climate enhancement groups for students.

The GDCP is located within an academic unit that offers an APA-accredited PsyD program in clinical psychology; MS/MA degrees in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, and Social Work; MA specialization in Art Therapy; and BA/BS degrees in Psychology and Social Work. The doctoral program, which has adopted a practitioner-scholar model, accepts 30–40 students per year and offers concentrations in adult psychopathology and psychotherapy, health psychology/behavioral medicine, and child and adolescent psychology.

Preference will be given to applicants from an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology who are licensed as a psychologist or license-eligible. ABDs and doctoral candidates currently completing internship will be considered with the expectation of degree completion prior to starting the position. UIndy GDCP faculty are encouraged to actively engage in the provision of direct clinical services to maintain clinical proficiency.

Applicants are asked to submit a list of at least three professional references, a curriculum vita, a cover letter speaking to their qualifications in relation to the position responsibilities, and a statement reflecting on how they infuse diversity into their teaching and scholarship. The positions are open until filled with the review of applications to begin immediately.

The University of Indianapolis is an accredited, private, comprehensive university whose motto is “Education for Service.” Ranked in the top tier of Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report, the campus is situated in the 12th largest city in the United States. It is within a 10- minute drive of what Forbes magazine lists as one of “America’s Best Downtowns” where the potential for networking includes a rich social and intellectual confluence of professionals, artists, and cultural/educational events. Indianapolis consistently ranks as having one of the lowest costs of living among major cities in the US and boasts affordable housing.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD or PsyD in Psychology, Counseling, or related field (Required)
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level (Preferred)
• Be licensed or license-eligible as a Psychologist at the doctoral level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach dynamic, interactive, and engaging graduate courses.
• Supervise doctoral dissertations.
• Develop a program of research/scholarship that involves students.
• Serve on departmental, college, and/or university-wide committees.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center