Open Rank Professor - Sacramento

Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence, and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to effectively practice in the professional setting, provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.

Our Mission:Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

Our Vision:An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

Our IMPACT Values:

• Inclusion:We value and engage the rich diversity of the Alliant community.
• Mentoring:We provide guidance and create enabling environments for success.
• Passion:We bring enthusiasm, creativity, and authenticity to our work.
• Accountability:We act with integrity and responsibility in all we do.
• Communication:We are responsive, transparent, and respectful in our interactions.
• Teamwork:We collaborate to develop innovative solutions for our community.

Clinical Psychology Core Faculty

The faculty of the PsyD Program in Clinical Psychology at the Sacramento, California campus of Alliant International University invites applicants to join our APA-accredited doctoral program (PsyD) as a core faculty member in August 2025. Our Psy.D. program offers excellent generalist training incorporating a social justice orientation throughout the curriculum, with an optional Emphasis area in Trauma or Buddhist Psychotherapy. Our campus also has a newly developed training clinic for students, that so far is focused on providing low-cost telehealth therapy to adults in California. We have one full time (1.0 FTE) Open Rank Professor positionavailable (on ground in Sacramento). This is a 9-month academic position (paid over 12 months) with full-time benefits, unionized, and considerable schedule flexibility. We are a small, highly collegial, and professionally activefaculty.

This faculty position willteach courses and mentor students working on their dissertations. Core faculty are expected to maintain a course load, chair dissertations, provide service to the university and profession (e.g., serving on the University's IRB), and engage in scholarship as noted below.Area of specialization for the position is open, with stronger candidates having a demonstrated commitment to social justice. There may be opportunities to provide clinical supervision to students (optional) which would result in a reduction in teaching units. We recognize the importance of our faculty reflecting our diverse student body and welcome applications from all psychologists who are committed to cultural humility when providing services to the diverse individuals who comprise the local, regional, statewide and national population. We also welcome professionals who are making a change in their career path and value clinical skills and lived experiences in addition to scholarly potential.

Starting Salary (step within each rank dependent upon years of experience)

* Assistant Professor range: $78,294.42 annualized.

* Associate Professor range: $93,571.38 annualized.

Excellent benefits including: 401K, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:A PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.

Experience:The position requires promise of excellence in graduate level teaching and a demonstrated commitment to multicultural training and social justice.

Certifications, Licenses, etc.:Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in California within one year of beginning the position.

Duties & Responsibilities: Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Teaching - Facilitating learning, including but not limited to curriculum development and teaching. Mentoring and supervision of students, including chairing PsyD dissertations.

Scholarship- Scholarship/ research reflecting the generation, integration, dissemination and application of knowledge, as well as creative and original contributions to one's field commensurate with academic rank.Non-traditional scholarship can also be included (e.g., technical reports, podcasts).

Service- All faculty engage in service to the University, Community, and Profession commensurate with academic rank.

Duties Required of All Faculty- Certain duties are additionally required of all faculty and are not given formal workload credit but will be included in yearly evaluations, including but not limited to timely communication, contribution to an inclusive campus culture, and active participation in program activities.

Skills:

*Proficient computer skills.

*The ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

*High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.

*The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.

*The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the needs of the department and students and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines.

*The ability to encourage, direct, hold accountable and guide students toward task completion.

*The ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and University employees.

*Must exhibit cultural humility and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and/or experiences.

*Highly motivated, focused and results oriented.

*Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions, and to maintain confidentiality.

*Collaboration and partnering with other university stakeholders to support candidate success.

*Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Application Instructions:

*Please submit a CV and cover letter describing your interest in, and fit for, the position on the University's job website:

*Three letters of recommendation will be required following interviews.

If you have questions about the position contact Anna Washington, PhD, Chair of the Search Committee at anna.washington@alliant.edu.

Background Check Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

Additional Information:

Anti-Discrimination Policy: Alliant International University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, hair style or texture associated with race, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Human Resources athumanresources@alliant.eduor 858-635-4509.

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Governing legislation: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law.

Alliant International University is a smoke and tobacco free environment.

Company:Alliant International University, Inc.

Country:United States of America

State/Region:California

City: Sacramento

Postal Code:95833

Job ID:278043