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Clinical Assistant Professor

Employer: University of South Carolina
Location: Columbia

Position Type: Assistant Professor
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Posting Number:

FAC00051PO22

Advertised Title:

Clinical Assistant Professor

Campus:

Columbia

College/Division:

College of Arts and Sciences

Department:

CAS Psychology

Advertised Salary Range:

$65,455

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

Position Category:

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis :

9 months

Work County:

Richland

Tenure Information:

Professional Track

Job Search Category:

Faculty

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Diversity Statement:

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Advertised Job Summary:

The Department of Psychology invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor position to join the vibrant and expanding clinical training team within the Clinical-Community and School Psychology doctoral programs. Both programs define health along a broad continuum of mental and physical well-being that extends beyond the simple absence of pathology or disease. There is also a particular focus on understanding the role of environmental influences on psychological well-being. Further, we consider the integration of cultural factors into research and applied practice to be critical to the future of our nation’s health. The Clinical-Community and School Psychology programs emphasize community-engaged research consistent with UofSC’s designation by Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-Accredited Clinical, School, or Counseling Psychology program with training in intervention and assessment using evidence-based practices. Preference will be given to those with capacity to teach core courses in the School Psychology Ph.D. curriculum and experience that spans across developmental periods (e.g., childhood through young adult populations or adolescence through adulthood) to facilitate training needs and supervision of students across programs and to those who completed an APA-internship. Additionally, those with strong psychological assessment skills, and/or a background in developmental conditions will be highly competitive for this position.

Responsibilities for this position include teaching 3 courses a semester with a focus on core and applied courses (e.g., assessment, clinical practica). Teaching in the undergraduate program will focus on didactic or experiential learning to advance understanding and supporting psychological health of persons across the lifespan. Service and administrative responsibilities include APA accreditation reviews and annual compliance with accreditation requirements for the School and Clinical-Community doctoral programs. The candidate will join the leadership team of clinical faculty in the department and play a key role in clinical training of doctoral students, which includes coordination and supervision for students receiving valuable training from multiple externships (e.g., schools, hospitals, and community mental health clinics).

UofSC Psychology (http://www.psych.sc.edu/) is one of the top departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. The faculty have received more than $20,000,000 in external awards while mentoring and teaching 1500+ undergraduate majors and 80+ Ph.D. students across four graduate programs including Cognitive and Neural Sciences, Quantitative, School, and Clinical-Community Psychology. The department has significant outreach through the PSC and programs engaging schools and communities. Department strengths include a focus on children and families, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, health disparities, and school mental health.

Columbia, SC enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine annually and has ready access to pristine beaches, lakes, rivers and mountains. The city hosts historical and cultural attractions, festivals, performing arts and sporting events, parks and outdoor recreation including Congaree National Park and 50,000-acre Lake Murray. The city also has an easily accessible airport and is in close proximity (less than three hours drive) to several popular tourist destinations (e.g., Charleston, Asheville, and Myrtle Beach).

Required Education and Experience:

1. Doctoral degree (Ph. D. or Psy. D.) in Clinical, School, or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.2. Licensed or license-eligible within 18 months in the state of South Carolina.3. Experience in clinical supervision.4. Expertise in evidence-based assessment and interventions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Desired Start Date:

08/16/2022

Job Open Date:

02/28/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

All applicants must fill out an online application at USC Jobs https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/115725. Candidates should upload a CV, letter of application, a statement regarding clinical interests and expertise, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three letter writers (letters will be requested for short-listed candidates). In their optional application materials, candidates are encouraged to include a statement about their past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their teaching, research, and/or service. An initial review of applications will occur on March 30, 2022 (three weeks after the job ad is posted); however, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The start date is anticipated to be August 16, 2022. This is a 9-month non-tenure-track appointment, renewable based on Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. This full-time position within the Department of Psychology includes full employment benefits and full voting rights as a member of the Clinical-Community and School Psychology Ph.D. program. Please contact Dr. Kim Hills (hillskj@email.sc.edu ) for questions or further information.

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should a review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/115725

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There's never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state's flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation for research.

The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River. Working with government, business, and community leaders, Carolina has developed a unified plan that will allow the University to expand from its origins on the historic Horseshoe to its future-Innovista, a research and innovation district that will stretch to the banks of the Congaree.

Innovista represents a new vision for research by creating a vibrant, urban community where students and researchers, including those from private firms, will live, work, learn, and play. Innovista will represent the University's four core research areas-hydrogen fuel cells, nanoscience and technology, biomedical and public health, and the environment-but will include other initiatives and business partners that serve the knowledge economy. Innovista's first private tenant, for example, is a leader in software applications for the insurance industry and will create several hundred high-paying jobs.

By attracting similar companies and jobs-and by capitalizing on an attractive location for restaurants and residential and retail space-Innovista will help drive the economy and increase per-capita income in the city and state. Recreational space will include a world-class waterfront park along the Congaree River and a new stadium for the Gamecocks' nationally ranked baseball program. Greenway paths for biking, walking, and running already line much of the river area. Innovista's 8 million square feet will blend seamlessly with the Vista, the city's nearby entertainment district of restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries.

Chartered in 1801, Carolina began classes in 1805 with nine students and a single building, Rutledge College. As the campus grew and buildings were added during the next 50 years, a horseshoe layout was adopted. Today, the Horseshoe is on the National Register of Historic Places, with 10 of its 11 buildings dating to the 19th century. Those renovated buildings house, among other areas, the South Carolina Honors College and Undergraduate Admissions, representing much of the University's current and future lifeblood.

In fact, incoming freshman classes have never been larger or more competitive. The freshmen from fall 2006 set records for their size (more than 3,700) and SAT scores (1171 average). Freshmen enrolling in the Honors College had average SAT scores of 1398. Members of the University's prestigious scholarship programs, Carolina Scholars for in-state students and McNair Scholars for out-of-state students, had average scores of 1449 and 1477, respectively. Total enrollment at Carolina for undergraduates and graduates is more than 27,300, with some 350 degree programs to choose from. Since 1994, Carolina students have earned more than $9.9 million in prestigious national scholarships such as the Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and NSF scholarships and the Fulbright Fellowships.

South Carolina's student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation. Research by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shows African-American students made up 14.7 percent of enrollment in 2004, the latest year available. The JBHE also ranks Carolina eighth in the nation in percentage of African-American faculty at a state flagship university with 4.3 percent.

The University's faculty garnered a record $173.3 million in federal, state, and private funding for research, outreach, and training programs in 2005-06, and several key hiring plans will introduce more talent and expertise to the faculty ranks. An aggressive campus building master plan and the faculty recruiting initiatives will change the collective face of the University and the faces of many of its key teachers and researchers.

South Carolina is recruiting world-class faculty to be endowed chairs-and change agents-for a series of "research centers of economic excellence" in areas such as nanoelectronics, polymer nanocomposites, brain imaging, regenerative medicine, cancer therapeutics, drug discovery, vision research, hydrogen fuel cells, and travel and tourism technology. These centers, some in collaboration with other state research universities and health and hospital systems, are funded with $30 million annually in state lottery money, as well as private matching money. Carolina is in the midst of a faculty recruitment plan to hire 600 new members. The Faculty Excellence Initiative is recruiting 150 faculty, many in interdisciplinary clusters of emphasis, while the Centenary Plan will recruit 100 elite research faculty to lead the University's core initiatives. Additionally, 350 faculty will be hired across disciplines to replace retirees over the next few years.

The University has forged a number of international collaborations in research, and the University's global connections are also strong in academics, particularly in international business. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the Moore School of Business best in the nation for its undergraduate and graduate programs in international business; the undergraduate program is No. 1 for the 10th consecutive time, while the graduate program is No. 1 among public universities for the 18th consecutive year and No. 2 overall, continuing a streak of 18 years with a top-two overall ranking.

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