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Northern Valley Indian Health

Assistant Professor, Child Clinical Psychology (6303)

Northern Valley Indian Health, Chicago, Illinois, United States,


Find your Career at Northern Illinois University!Assistant Professor, Child Clinical Psychology (6303)

Working Position Title:

Assistant Professor, Child Clinical Psychology (6303)Position Number:

00006303Posting Date:

09/20/2024Priority Review Date:

10/21/2024Business Unit Description:

FacultyFull-Time/Part Time:

Full-TimeFTE:

1.00Position Status:

RegularFLSA:

ExemptJob Code:

2000Union Representation:

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Overview:

The Department of Psychology at Northern Illinois University (NIU) seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in child clinical psychology to begin in August of 2025. The specific area within child clinical psychology is open, but preference will be given to candidates with training and interests in the areas of developmental psychopathology, mental health disparities, assessment, trauma, or anxiety disorders. Successful candidates will be expected to supervise theses and dissertations, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, provide clinical supervision, actively seek extramural funding for their research program, and serve as a role model for Ph.D. students in our APA-accredited scientist-practitioner program with a strong research emphasis. Qualified candidates who are dedicated to empowering students from underserved communities through their research, teaching, community engagement, service, and/or mentoring are strongly encouraged to apply.Position Summary:

The Assistant Professor is expected to establish an active and innovative research program in child clinical psychology. The Assistant Professor will teach undergraduate and graduate courses that meet the curricular needs of the Department of Psychology. Additional responsibilities include mentoring and supporting graduate and undergraduate students as well as service to the department, college, and university.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate and graduate coursesSupervising theses and dissertationsProviding clinical supervision (including, but not limited to, child and family cases)Developing a research program, including seeking extramural fundingProviding service to the university and the professionMinimum Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited programCompletion of an APA-accredited internship in clinical psychologyEvidence of scholarly productivity commensurate with experience, including research focused on child clinical psychology/developmental psychopathologyEvidence of training in providing therapy and assessment to children, adolescents, and familiesPreferred Qualifications

Research agenda that includes a focus on mental health disparities, trauma, or anxiety disordersLicensed as a psychologist or license-eligible as a psychologist in IllinoisPotential to establish and maintain an independent program of researchEvidence of high-quality teaching, mentoring, and clinical supervisionEvidence of supervising evidence-based assessment and treatment approachesEvidence of working effectively in research and clinical settings with diverse populationsDemonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionAppointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date:

August 16, 2025Salary:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications. NIU offers a robust benefits package.Application Requirements

Teaching StatementDiversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) StatementUnofficial Graduate Transcripts (official required upon hire)Contact information of 3 ReferencesReview of applicants will begin immediately after October 21, 2024, and preference will be given to applications received by this date. Applications received after this date are welcomed but will be considered as needed.For questions, contact the search committee chair, Laura Pittman, at

lpittman@niu.edu .In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications.ADA Accommodation: NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities.

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