Assistant Director Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Job Description:

The Psychology Department at Mount Saint Mary's University (Los Angeles) invites applicants with a doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, for a full-time, 12-month faculty position in our APA Accredited PsyD in Clinical Psychology program, starting August 2027. The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate outstanding commitment to teaching diverse students from traditionally underserved populations, experience teaching graduate students in a clinical training program, as well as familiarity with APA Accreditation. Our program was recently awarded APA Accreditation (on contingency) and will plan to apply for full Accreditation within two years. This is a "contractually limited term" appointment, which is a non-tenure-track appointment with annual contracts that can be renewed each year.

About the University:

Mount Saint Mary's University (www.msmu.edu) is a liberal arts university primarily for women. Founded in 1925 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in the Catholic intellectual tradition, the Mount is an institution dedicated to providing an excellent education directed toward leadership and service. Mount Saint Mary's University lives out its mission on two campuses: one in downtown Los Angeles (where the graduate program is located) and the second in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. The university prides itself on maintaining a highly diverse student body, small classes, and a close working relationship between students and faculty.

The Students:

The Mount Saint Mary's University focus on social justice and community involvement attracts many first-generation college students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The university encourages multicultural awareness throughout both academic and co-curricular activities.

The Department:

Mount Saint Mary's psychology program currently offers a baccalaureate and a master's degree, and launched the PsyD program fall 2019. The curriculum for the undergraduate psychology major has specializations in counseling/clinical, child/adolescent, research, and (general) applied psychology. The undergraduate program focuses on critical thinking, application, and preparation for continued education. The Master of Science degree in counseling psychology has two specializations. One fulfills the academic requirements for licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy in California; the second is in General Counseling Psychology. Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaking MFT students also have the option to obtain a certificate specializing in working with Spanish speaking populations. The PsyD in Clinical Health Psychology is designed to prepare graduates to be practicing Psychologists in the public and private sectors by training the next generation of ethical and socially-just health service psychologists who strive for cultural humility while integrating the practice and science of psychological services. There are two emphases within the PsyD program: Latinx Mental Health and Diverse Populations.

Position Annual Hiring Salary Range: $$92,000 - $105,000

Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate's qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description.

Faculty Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching doctoral-level courses in clinical psychology, specifically courses that address both the applied and scientific foundations of psychology. Additional duties include ongoing program development, ongoing APA accreditation, and chairing dissertations. Other faculty responsibilities include advising and mentoring graduate students, scholarship/research, and participation in department and university service.

Assistant Director of Clinical Training Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include conducting and assisting site visits, assisting the DCT in managing the relationships between training sites and students. ADCT helps students prepare for interviews, provides advisement on clinical placements, advocates for students, and navigates student issues at clinical sites. The ADCT assists the DCT in implementing policies and with the integrity of the training program. The ADCT will also need to attend required practicum organization regularly scheduled meetings. Works collaboratively with the DCT to ensure quality clinical training is provided to the students.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in counseling/clinical psychology from an APA Accredited doctoral program and be licensed as a Psychologist in the State of California (or be license eligible). Applicants will have experience teaching in a clinical training program as well as familiarity with the APA accreditation process.

Other Preferred Qualifications:

Mount Saint Mary's has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and has the special Carnegie Classification of "Higher Access, Higher Opportunity." As a university founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet with a charism of "unifying love", Mount Saint Mary's values and strives to create a welcoming environment with broad access and commitment to student success. We seek applicants who can contribute to the well-being of the university community through participation, open communication, and dialogue and who can demonstrate their ability to teach and mentor in a diverse educational environment. An appreciation of the liberal arts tradition of education and a commitment to serve the needs of both the campus, local, and professional community are desired. We prefer candidates who can demonstrate successful doctoral teaching and dissertation research mentorship as well as a plan for research productivity at the time of appointment.

Application Instructions:

Application Procedure:

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send vita, cover letter describing the applicant's fit with the specific position and university pillars of teaching, teaching statement, course evaluations, (un)official transcripts, and two letters of reference.

Questions:

Please contact Dr. Esmeralda Zamudio, PsyD Program Director, ezamudio@msmu.edu

Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The University will not assist applicants with any visa matters.

A background check will be required.

Employees may disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status with MSMU's Human Resources on a voluntary basis. Some MSMU clinical healthcare partners may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to work at their facilities. If required, your academic division will inform you.