Clinical Assistant Professor

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Clinical Assistant Professor
Position Number 939420
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH Psychology
Department Homepage https://psychology.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department PSYCHOLOGY, DEPT OF
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Clinical Assistant Professor
Working Title Clinical Assistant Professor
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview
East Carolina University (ECU, https://www.ecu.edu), a member of the University of North Carolina system, is committed to being a national model for student success, regional transformation and public service. Through education, research, health care, community engagement, cultural enrichment and more, ECU enhances the quality of life for our students, our state and our world, and is launching an exciting strategic plan for 2023–2028, Future focused – Innovation driven.
ECU is classified as a Doctoral/Research-Intensive University and enrolls around 29,000 students, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate and professional degrees. ECU is in Greenville, NC (pop. 95,000 with a metropolitan population of over 170,000), which lies 90 miles east of Raleigh and 80 miles from the Atlantic coast. A thriving small city and regional center for education, health, and the arts, Greenville is a great place to live, work, play, and visit. It has a cost of living more than 10 percent below the national average and boasts a vibrant Uptown district with restaurants, breweries, and shopping. Greenville hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year and offers numerous recreational opportunities, including access to the Tar River, over nine miles of greenways, nearly 30 parks and recreational facilities, and a growing arts scene.
The Department of Psychology (http://psychology.ecu.edu) has 30 full-time faculty members, over 800 undergraduate majors, a master’s program with several concentrations including Clinical Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and School Psychology, as well as a Specialist-level program in School Psychology. The Department also has a doctoral program in Psychology with three separate concentrations – Clinical Health Psychology, Pediatric School Psychology, and Occupational Health Psychology. Both the Clinical Health Psychology and Pediatric School concentrations are accredited by the American Psychological Association. The Department also participates in the Multidisciplinary Studies degree program’s concentration in Neuroscience and offers a graduate certificate in Quantitative Methods for the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Psychology faculty routinely receive College- and University-level teaching awards and are recognized nationally and internationally for their scholarship and professional leadership. Faculty have recently received grants funded from Institute of Education Sciences; National Cancer Institute; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; National Institute of Mental Health; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; and National Science Foundation. The Health Psychology program is a current and past recipient of a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Graduate Psychology Education training grant.
Moreover, the State of North Carolina is positioned to make significant investment in growing the primary care workforce at ECU, including supporting the Department’s Psychological Assessment and Specialty Services (PASS) Clinic, school psychologist training, and a new Behavioral health inpatient facility in the region, which all further complement the newly established joint operating agreement between ECU Health and ECU Brody School of Medicine.
Finally, faculty routinely collaborate with colleagues throughout the schools and colleges of ECU and have established connections with ECU’s School of Dental Medicine, College of Education, and various departments in Brody School of Medicine, including Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, and Cardiology.
Job Duties
The Department of Psychology invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor (Fixed Term) to serve beginning August 2024. This 9-month, non-tenure-track position involves a primary responsibility in teaching, clinical training, and other instructional responsibilities within our NASP-approved specialist in school psychology (MA/SSP) program and our APA-accredited pediatric school psychology concentration of the PhD program. The Department of Psychology operates a departmental training clinic (https://psychology.ecu.edu/pass/ ) that provides clinical services to students, faculty, and community residents. We also have longstanding relationships with area public school systems for research, clinical contracts, practica and internships. The responsibilities of this position include teaching graduate courses in school assessment, school intervention, and other related courses as well as undergraduate courses such as developmental psychology. Opportunities exist for clinical research collaborations within our Health Psychology program and with other departments, including those in ECU’s College of Education and Brody School of Medicine.
Minimum Education/Experience
A PhD or equivalent in school psychology or related discipline is required. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and degree programs must be NASP-approved or APA-accredited. Expertise with school assessment and intervention is required.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
No
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Special Instructions to Applicant
To apply, complete a candidate profile and submit the following items for position 939420 at http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/www.ecu.edu/jobs:
  • Cover Letter
  • CV
  • Statement of teaching & supervision philosophy
  • Contact information for three current references
  • Samples of current scholarship


Review of applications will begin on November 5, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts are required upon employment and three reference letters are required from position finalist. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Christy Walcott, [email protected] .
Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 10/16/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 11/05/2023
Rank Level Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/66097
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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