Program Director and Core Faculty: Clinical Psychology Phoenix Campus

Program Director and Core Faculty:
Clinical Psychology (Phoenix Campus)

Alliant University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence, and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.

Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifested in the diversity of its students and faculty.

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This position is the founding Program Director for the Clinical Psychology PsyD program in Phoenix. Prior to program launch, the position is 1.0 FTE program director with a focus on program development—including building program materials, preparing a self‑study, developing practicum sites, and recruiting core and adjunct faculty. Upon program launch, the position will be 0.50 FTE program director and 0.50 FTE core faculty.

The Program Director manages academic and program functions; oversees program assessment, continuous improvement interventions, and accreditation; leads and/or facilitates student sessions such as workshops and orientations; provides educational guidance for new and continuing students; assists in the development and implementation of student learning outcomes; leads and/or participates in curriculum development, faculty development, and applicable university and/or program activities.

Core faculty are expected to maintain a course load, chair dissertation projects, provide service to the program and university, and engage in scholarship. The area of specialization for the position is open. Stronger candidates will have clinical and/or research specialties that focus on oppressed or underserved groups.

Education: A PhD or PsyD degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA‑accredited program.

Experience: Demonstrated experience with program administration, graduate‑level teaching, scholarship, clinical expertise, and commitment to multicultural training. At least three (3) years of prior experience in an administrative or leadership role in clinical psychology, preferably in an academic setting. At least five (5) years of experience in the field as a licensed psychologist.

License: Licensed as a psychologist in Arizona within the first calendar year following program start.

• Communication skills: Maintains open and responsive communication with students, faculty, and staff; readily available for meetings; able to clearly explain and implement requirements and expectations.
• Leadership skills: Engagement as an effective leader; ability to encourage, direct, hold accountable, and guide students and faculty; applies strong critical thinking, judgment, and analytical skills to resolve complex issues.
• Administrative skills: Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments; experience with academic program development and implementation.
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