Instructor, Department of Psychology

Fort Hays State University•Hays, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Hays State University’s Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track Instructor of Clinical Psychology and Practicum and Internship Coordinator. We seek a creative, collaborative, and engaging faculty member who will contribute positively to the department’s culture of innovative teaching, student-centered mentoring, and dedicated service to our graduate and undergraduate programs. This position is located on the campus of FHSU in Hays, Kansas. Faculty Duties The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach on-campus and online courses, primarily at the graduate level (undergraduate on occasion). Scholarly activities related to the discipline are expected, and the ideal candidate would demonstrate an appreciation of scholarship reflected in their interactions with graduate students. Service to the department, university, local community, and discipline at large is expected. The candidate will serve as an advisor to graduate students in consultation with the program director. Coordinator Duties The candidate assists the Clinical Psychology Program in coordinating the placement of students in community partner–based practicum and internship experiences to fulfill the requirements for the MS Clinical Psychology degree. The candidate works closely with community partners to identify placement opportunities that align with FHSU Clinical Psychology Program requirements and to resolve related issues. The candidate also guides students through the matching process to secure assignments that support their learning and professional development. Coordinator duties include, but are not limited to the following: • Advises students regarding practicum and internship experiences and placements • Coordinates graduate student practicum and internship sites • Ensures that students are academically cleared and qualified for placement • Develops required paperwork for practicum/internship including updating syllabi, course requirements, and program handbook requirements • Monitors documentation and ensures that students complete all the required practicum and internship paperwork before placement and graduation • May, on occasion, serve as a practicum/internship supervisor • Academic advising in collaboration with the Clinical Psychology Program Director

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in clinical psychology
Licensed as a psychologist in KS (at the doctoral or master’s level including LP or LCP)
Experience supervising clinical psychology graduate students in practicum and internship work
This position is located on the campus of FHSU in Hays, Kansas. Successful candidates must relocate to Hays or within a reasonable daily commuting distance.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated effectiveness in designing and teaching on-campus and online classes
Demonstrated effectiveness in supervising (students, professionals, etc.), with a minimum of five years of relevant supervisory experience
Experience working with tracking software for managing student clinical placements (e.g. SONIA; Time2Track)
Experience working in diverse clinical environments and with diverse clinical populations

Responsibilities

Advises students regarding practicum and internship experiences and placements
Coordinates graduate student practicum and internship sites
Ensures that students are academically cleared and qualified for placement
Develops required paperwork for practicum/internship including updating syllabi, course requirements, and program handbook requirements
Monitors documentation and ensures that students complete all the required practicum and internship paperwork before placement and graduation
May, on occasion, serve as a practicum/internship supervisor
Academic advising in collaboration with the Clinical Psychology Program Director