Department of Psychology

Position Summary & Description The Department of Psychology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Clinical Psychology/Behavioral Health, with applications accepted until the position is filled. Rank is open, commensurate with clinical and research experience. This position serves both the IUP Psychology Department and Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC)Family Medicine Residency Program and represents a new and exciting collaboration between these institutions. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to help shape this 12-month position into one that allows a mix of clinical teaching and supervision in bothclinical and university settings, with 50-75% of time spent at IRMC and 25-50% of time spent at IUP. This position involves the supervision and training of residents at IRMC as well as teaching within IUP's Clinical PsyD program. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to design many aspects of the administration of behavioral health components of the Family Medical Residency Program at IRMC, as well as to facilitate collaboration between IUP and IRMC, including research and grantsmanship. IUP and IRMC are situated in a rural community east of Pittsburgh, PA and their commitment to community health is exemplified through IRMC's new Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric Psychiatric Hospital , as well as IUP'sproposed College of Osteopathic Medicine.The IUP Psychology Department of 17 full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty offers a PsyD program in clinical psychology that has been accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) since 1987. The Clinical PsyD program incorporates elements of clinical and health psychology, based on a local clinical scientist model that encourages the application of scientific knowledge to the local clinical setting. The program follows a practitioner model of training with a strong commitment to science-based education and accepts 10 to 15 graduate students each year.The program has a strong record of quality based on measures of excellence such as Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology pass rates and internship placement rates. The IRMC Rural Family Medicine Residency Program, which matriculated its first class in 2022, is a vital and growing program with a primary mission of recruiting, educating, and retaining family physicians for rural Pennsylvania. Imbedded within the Family Medicine Residency Program, the goal of this position is the training of Psychology students and Family Medicine Resident Physicians inter-professionally within the Integrated Care model of Primary Care Behavioral Health, both outpatient and throughout the medical center. Position Qualifications Required PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program with an APA-accredited or APPIC-approved internship. Pennsylvania license for the practice of psychology or eligibility for licensure within the state of Pennsylvania. Preferred Scholarship and/or clinical interests in supporting the wellbeing of health care professionals. One year of post-doctoral training. Research, teaching and/or clinical experiences that contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion, to include interests in Rural Health Equity. As part of a successful on-campus interview process, selected candidates will be expected to give a presentation on their research and/or clinical interests to demonstrate teaching effectiveness and understanding of diverse populations. Candidates must communicate effectively and perform well during the interview(s). The University particularly seeks candidates interested in contributing to the diversity and inclusive excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and outreach. Essential Functions Academic faculty must have, and maintain the physical and mental abilities, communicative skills, and stamina necessary to carry out the essential functions of their positions in teaching, research, scholarship, and service. Work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve standing to a significant degree, walking for brief periods of time and may include driving requirements. Faculty must be able to: Teach courses assigned by the departmental chair on a schedule made of a combination of standard class-meeting times as determined to meet instructional needs and adhere to the requirements of the department's curriculum. Teach courses for a mandated number of contact hours per week over a full semester and meet university expectations for final exams. Present course material in a clear and organized manner using methodologies appropriate to the discipline. Evaluate student work fairly and promptly. Perform the physical requirements of laboratory, field work, studio work, or other activities outside typical classroom instruction if applicable. Maintain current knowledge of the discipline through continued scholarly activity and research. Participate actively in assignments necessary to advance the service and/or outreach of the department, college, and university. Special Instructions to Applicants To apply for this position: IUP Internal Applicants Please submit a letter of application, and a current curriculum vitae, via our online application system: External Applicants A complete application submitted in this online application system at: and must include aletter of interest, curriculum vita, names and email addresses for three references, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research plans and goals, and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be needed for hire.Incomplete applications will not be considered. You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been submitted. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation. Committed to excellence through diversity, IUP is an equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V and is a proud member of the State System of Higher Education. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon verification of earned degrees through the receipt of official transcripts, confirmation of work eligibility, and satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.