Clinical Assistant Professor: Counseling Psychology

Adjunct Position?
No

Position Summary

The Department of Psychological Science and Counseling at Austin Peay State University (APSU) invites applications for the position of Director of the Psychological Science and Counseling Clinic (PSCC) and Clinical Assistant Professor position in the area of Counseling Psychology with a start date of August 1, 2025. This is a non-tenure track, 3 year renewable position, requiring summer work each year teaching a practicum section and supervising clinical services for additional compensation. PSCC is the in-house training clinic for the PsyD in Counseling Psychology program and the M.S. in Counseling program and serves as an outpatient mental healthcare center for the community. The Director directs and oversees clinic operations and helps plan, develop, and maintain a comprehensive psychological services center whose services are available on a sliding scale for the community. The person in this role is responsible for ensuring that the PSCC operates and practices in a manner conforming to the professional standards and ethics of the American Psychological Association and any other accrediting bodies and complies with all TN state and federal laws governing the delivery of health and mental health services, as well as ensure that all psychological services delivered to the public occur under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or other appropriately credentialed individual. The Director will also teach 2 clinically-based doctoral courses in each of fall and spring semesters.

This position serves our PsyD program in Counseling Psychology which launched Fall 2020. The program offers a generalist track as well as a concentration in Serving Military Personnel, Veterans, and their Families. Strong candidates will possess a deep commitment to the foundational values that characterize the field of counseling psychology: a holistic, contextual, strengths-based approach to intervention, emphasis on integration of science and practice, and a steadfast dedication to diversity and social justice. The university has plentiful funding opportunities to help support research, teaching, and professional development.

The Department of Psychological Science and Counseling is a diverse, dynamic, and collegial environment that in addition to the PsyD program, is home to a large undergraduate program in psychological science, a Master of Science program in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (MSIO), a Master of Science program in Counseling, and a graduate certificate program in Academic Advising. For more information about the department, visit: http://www.apsu.edu/psychology/index.php
The department is housed within the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences which affords rich opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations.

Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville, TN, which Money Magazine rated number 1 in its 2019 Best Places to Live rankings: https://clarksvillenow.com/local/clarksville-named-best-place-to-live-by-money-magazine/. Clarksville is a vibrant, diverse community with a low cost of living, and easy interstate access to nearby Nashville. Clarksville is centrally located in the region, with Memphis, Louisville, Atlanta, St. Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, New Orleans, and many other major cities a day’s drive away. For additional information about APSU including our mission and vision please visit: https://www.apsu.edu/about-apsu/index.php

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Directing the day-to-day operations of the PSCC training clinic and responsible for ensuring that the PSCC operates and practices in a manner conforming to the professional standards and ethics of the American Psychological Association and any other accrediting bodies and complies with all TN state and federal laws governing the delivery of health and mental health services, as well as ensure that all psychological services delivered to the public occur under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or other appropriately credentialed individual.
• Teaching, clinical supervision, advising, engagement and service in the program, department, university, and community.
• Clinical areas of expertise are open and experience working with military populations is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness at the doctoral level.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in clinical supervision of assessment and therapy for a range of individuals and diagnoses
• Demonstrate effectiveness in directing a mental health clinic and upholding all state rules and regulations governing the practice of health service psychology and ethical guidelines.
• Experience with electronic medical records and maintaining HIPAA compliance
• Knowledge of theories, intervention, diagnosis, assessment, and treatment, and supervision in counseling psychology
• Program, University, and Community service and engagement.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Psy. D. in Counseling Psychology (preferred) or Clinical Psychology (acceptable) from an APA-accredited doctoral program
• Licensed or license-eligible in Tennessee,
• Demonstrated experience in providing clinical supervision,
• Relevant experience in a leadership, administrative, and/or core supervisory role,
• Ability to supervise clinical assessments for a range of individuals and diagnoses.
• A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Austin Peay State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic or national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation/gender identity, religion, age, disability status, genetic information, and/or veteran status in its programs and activities. Inquiries or complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nondiscrimination@apsu.edu.