Associate or Full Professor in Psychology

Position Tracking Number:  F228

School/College:  School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences

Department: Psychology

Location:  Azusa Campus

About APU:

APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and to one another.

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. As a leading Christian university in California, Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship, faith integration, diversity, and internationalization, APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University, recognizing APU’s high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognized annually as one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

Description: 

The Department of Psychology has an open full-time faculty position to teach across multiple programs including, but not limited to, BA/BS undergraduate, MS program in counseling psychology with specialization with Children/Youth, and MS in research psychology programs. The faculty member must hold at least a Master's degree in a clinical or counseling psychology field from an APA-accredited program. This person must be licensed or license eligible in the state of California, and demonstrate specialization in clinical services with children/youth. Preference given to Registered Play Therapist Supervisors (RPS-S). Preference will also be given to those who demonstrate strong APA writing skills. This position will teach courses in undergraduate and graduate programs, commiserate with the faculty member’s area of specialization, and may include core psychology courses, research, writing and data analysis courses, clinical courses, and faith integration courses. This position will be primarily responsible for teaching, mentoring, and advising students, and maintaining an active research/scholarship program. A demonstrated ability/potential to pursue extramural research funding is also desirable. 

Specialization: 

Area of specialization in counseling/clinical psychology with specialization in children/youth services. Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPS-S) preferred. Demonstrated strong APA writing skills required.

Responsibilities: 

• Teaching, mentoring, research/scholarship, university community service.
• May be needed to work at alternative Regional Campuses or Sites.

Level: Associate or Full Professor

Qualifications:  

• Master’s in clinical/counseling candidates from an APA-accredited program required. 

• Have been licensed for two years, and licensed or license eligible in the state of California. 

Experience:  

• Excellence in university teaching. 
• A strong Christian commitment. 
• Experience in service to a university. 
• Evidence of scholarly research and publications in the field of psychology are expected.
• Current active research program, publication track record.
• Prior experience in teaching. 

Workload:  

Full-time faculty position. Teaching courses annually, advise students, conduct research, and participate in university service and leadership.

Hire Date:  Open until filled.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
• Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
• Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.
• Self starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Compensation:

$86,536.00 to $101,536.00 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual salary may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to salary, APU offers a competitive benefits package.

Additional Information:  

Candidates must align with Azusa Pacific University's Christian identity. Faculty members are expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at http://www.apu.edu/about/believe), to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook, and to integrate the Christian faith in teaching and scholarship.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'.

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/

Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Azusa Pacific University conducts background checks on all final candidates.