Director of Master's Program in Clinical Psychology

Overview

The Department of Psychology in the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Radford University invites applications at the associate or full professor level to serve as the founding director for a Master’s program in Clinical Psychology. Starting in Fall 2026, this tenure-eligible position is nine-month with additional funding for summer months and administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of a new Master’s program in Clinical Psychology that meets APA accreditation requirements and Virginia Board of Psychology requirements for preparing license-eligible graduates.

The Psychology Department offers a large Bachelor’s program, Master’s programs with concentrations in Experimental and Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and Master’s and Educational Specialist in School Psychology degrees. The Psychology faculty are committed to providing a broad, collegial, collaborative, and supportive environment for building a successful career in a highly student-centered atmosphere.

• Lead the development and implementation of a new Master’s program in Clinical Psychology that meets APA accreditation requirements and Virginia Board of Psychology requirements for license-eligible graduates.
• Provide leadership in program design, curriculum development, assessment, accreditation preparation, and compliance with university policies.
• Foster a collegial and student-centered learning environment and collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners to support scholarly activity and student success.

• Ph.D. or Psy.
  
  D. in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited graduate program.
• An APA-accredited doctoral internship.
• Licensed or license-eligible Clinical Psychologist in Virginia at the time of appointment.
• Area of specialty is open.
• Track-record of peer-reviewed scholarly publications consistent with tenure and appointment at the associate or full professor level.
• Evidence of successful student mentorship and classroom teaching consistent with departmental and university goals.
• Ability to coordinate complex tasks while maintaining collegial professional relationships.
• Interest in and preparation for applying for extramural grant support is preferred.

• Campus
  
  Location:
  
  Radford City - Main Campus
• Is this position Grant Funded: No
• Is this position restricted: No
• Is this position eligible for telework: No
• Hours Per Week:
• Months per Year:
• Statement of Economic Interest
  
  Required:
  
  No
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Work Classification: Teaching & Research Faculty
• Normal
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  
• Employee Classification: Associate Professor / Professor
• Department: Psychology, Dept of
• Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
• Department Contact Name: Dayna Hayes
• Department Contact Phone:
• Department Contact Email: dhayes4

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