Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

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Faculty Job Description:

The Health Services Psychology Department at Kansas City University (KCU) is seeking applicants for a full time Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology. This position serves a collaborative role across the Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program, the Center for Population Health and Equity (CPHE), and partner school systems. The primary focus of this role is doctoral student supervision, consultation with school partners, and development of school-based behavioral health programming. This position is designed to support training, systems-level impact, and interdisciplinary collaboration rather than direct service delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervision and Training Provide individual and group clinical supervision of PsyD trainees delivering psychotherapy services in public school settings Support development of trainees' competencies in evidence-based psychotherapy, case conceptualization, and culturally responsive clinical practice, Collaborate with school-based professionals to ensure quality training experiences Consultation and Collaboration Serve as a liaison between KCU and partner school districts, specifically coordination between of school-based mental health professionals and administrators to support student access to psychotherapy services Provide consultation to school personnel on behavioral health, student support, and systems-level interventions Collaborate with multidisciplinary school teams to align psychotherapy training experiences with student and community mental health needs Program Development and Implementation Contribute to the development and refinement of school-based behavioral health programming Assist in building sustainable training models and partnerships with local school systems Collaborate with the CPHE on initiatives addressing access and equity in youth mental health services Academic and Service Responsibilities Oversee weekly therapy practicum seminar for third-year PsyD trainees Provide service to the department, university, and community Contribute to program development, evaluation, and accreditation-related activities as appropriate Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director Qualifications Doctoral degree and license in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology (PsyD or PhD) from an APA-accredited program Knowledge, sensitivity, and passion for diversity, multiculturalism, social justice, and community service Demonstrated success with teaching and classroom management skills Experience mentoring students Impeccable oral and written communication skills Ability to employ critical thinking and analysis to solve complex problems Ability to interact successfully with academic, clinical, business, and regulatory personnel Ability to successfully work within and support a diverse environment of students and colleagues Ability to work effectively as a team member to ensure that departmental goals are met by providing support to staff, and always keeping students' and graduates' best interest as a priority Strong interpersonal skills High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Preferred Qualifications Experience providing and/or supervising psychotherapy services in school or community-based settings Familiarity with evidence-based therapeutic approaches applicable to children and adolescents in school settings (e.g., CBT, trauma-informed care, DBT, etc.) Interest in interdisciplinary and population health approaches Equal Opportunity Employer KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law. Annual Security Report KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU! To apply, visit https://kansascity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Jobs/job/Kansas-City-Campus/Assistant-Associate-Professor-of-Psychology_

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About Kansas City University Founded in 1916, Kansas City University (KCU) is a fully accredited, private not-for-private health sciences university with Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine, and campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Mo. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is the fourth-largest medical school in the U.S. and the leading producer of physicians in Missouri. It ranks #1 for producing physicians who practice in primary care, rural areas and underserved regions in the state. KCU's Center for Population Health and Equity addresses the variables that affect a population's health and contribute to health disparities, while better preparing students for professional practice. KCU offers doctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine and clinical psychology and a master's degree in biomedical sciences. Dual degree offerings include master's degrees in business administration in health care leadership, public health, and bioethics. A new Master of Health Sciences - Anesthesiologist Assistant program is scheduled to launch in January 2026. je-e201846768bf40d58f5925a8db7aac39