The Associate Director position in the University of Tennessee Psychological Clinic is a 12-month appointment to a non-tenure-track position in the Department of Psychology. The Department of Psychology is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences. For more details regarding the department, go to https://psychology.utk.edu. For more information on the UT Psychological Clinic, go to https://psychclinic.utk.edu. This position is scheduled to begin August 1, 2025, but start date is flexible.

The applicant must have a PhD (or equivalent) from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program in clinical or counseling psychology, completed an APA-accredited clinical internship, and be licensed or license-eligible (within one year of hire) at the independent doctoral level in Tennessee as a Psychologist with no history of disciplinary action.

This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills in their capacity assisting the director with administrative and outreach activities. Responsibilities include supervising graduate clinical and counseling psychology students in a wide range of assessment and psychotherapy activities throughout the year. Applicants who are proficient in third wave psychotherapies are particularly desirable. Responsibilities also include teaching of core courses in the clinical and counseling psychology programs. Opportunities exist (but are not required) to begin clinical research programs and obtain external funding for research and/or training grants.

Review of applications will begin on January 30th and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should electronically submit a letter of application addressing the required and desired qualifications as stated in the position announcement, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference directly through Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/162006 ).  The cover letter should describe the applicant?s professional background, education, and relevant experiences; qualifications and fit for the position, including experience in evidence-based assessment and intervention; and philosophy and approach to teaching and supervision. For questions regarding the position contact: Dr. Gregory Stuart (gstuart@utk.edu).

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or eoa@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.

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