Adjunct Faculty Position -- Clinical Psychology PsyD Program

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The Clinical Psychology PsyD Program at Augsburg University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach courses beginning September 2022. Courses are offered year-round in 15-16 week Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Courses are mainly offered during the day but can be scheduled during the evening to meet student or instructor needs. The following courses represent potential course needs; not all courses listed are needed for a given term or academic year:

(PRP742) Objective Personality Assessment -- This course introduces the student to the major approaches and techniques for objective personality assessment in adults.  The primary emphasis is on the MMPI-2, with some emphasis on the MCMI-III, the MMPI-A, and the PAI. The course consists of a two-plus hour lecture/profile presentation component and a one and a half hour laboratory experience. The lab will provide an opportunity to practice and develop skills associated with the material covered in the lecture.

(PRP743) Projective Personality Assessment -- This course covers the RPAS system for the Rorschach, as well as selected projective tests. In addition to understanding theoretical underpinnings, the student is expected to develop some competency in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of these instruments. The class includes a laboratory in which skills in administration and interpretation can be practiced.

(PRP810) Assessment and Treatment of Children and Families -- This course provides an overview of evaluation and treatment issues specific to children and families. Developmental psychopathology and common issues in child clinical psychology are reviewed. Implications of culture, gender, and society on child clinical practice are also examined

(PRP801) Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and Therapy -- This course provides an overview of the theory supporting cognitive-behavior therapy and its application in working with clients of diverse backgrounds and with a variety of mental health challenges. The emphasis is on skill-development, both in conceptualization of the challenges facing clients and in application of intervention skills. Class time involves some lecture, short assignments, readings and application of skills via role play.

(PRP802) Person-Centered and Experiential Theory and Therapy -- This course provides an introduction to the theory, research, and practice of person-centered, relational, process-experiential, and existential therapy. Through experiential exercises, students learn the attitudes that build a therapeutic relationship (e.g., genuineness, empathic understanding, caring, and concreteness), and intervention skills to help clients express and explore their experience.

(PRP803) Psychodynamic Theory and Therapy -- The course reviews major schools of psychodynamic theories and methodology of each approach in clinical settings. Both classic psychoanalysis and contemporary theoretical approaches are covered. 

(PRP804) Systems Theory and Therapy -- This course examines basic systems theory and applications to clinical interventions. Examples of systems and of systemic conceptualizations include family systems, organizations, and communities. The course provides an overview of systems theory and concepts with specific applications to working in clinical settings where there are multiple clients (e.g. families, couples).

(PRP704) Cognition and Affective Processes -- This course offers a review of current research and theory in cognitive science, focusing on both cognitive and affective processes. Areas such as memory, attention, perception, problem solving, language, emotion, and decision making are considered. Clinical applications are emphasized throughout the course.

(PRP705) Physiological Psychology -- This course introduces brain-behavior correlates, the systematic function of the nervous system and basic psychopharmacology. Areas covered include anatomy, physiology, synaptic processes, biological foundations of language, cognition, learning, memory and psychopathology, as well as endocrine processes and the impact of these systems on behavior and psychopathology.

(PRP706) History and Systems -- This is a graduate survey course designed to thoroughly acquaint the student with the history and philosophical issues that combine as precursors to modern psychology. 

(PRP720) Statistics and Research I -- This course is the first of a two-semester sequence in research methodology and statistics in clinical psychology. This course provides an introduction to research methods in clinical and applied psychology, including classical and modern approaches to psychological measurement and test construction, psychotherapy process and outcome research, research ethics, bias and social justice in psychological research, and the application of research to psychotherapy practice. The course seeks to develop the research design and critical thinking skills required to prepare for the Clinical Research Project, and to be a responsible consumer of psychological research. Students identify an appropriate CRP research topic (and chair), and develop and apply literature review and critique skills in their CRP topic area, as well as developing a preliminary rationale for their CRP project, including research design and aims.

(PRP721) Statistics and Research II -- This course is the second of a two-semester sequence in research methodology and statistics in clinical psychology. This course includes an overview of various research methods and statistical tests commonly used in clinical psychological research, including basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics. Creating a data analytic plan for the student's own research (especially the Clinical Research Project) is also emphasized, and students develop the skills to conduct and accurately describe basic statistical analyses. 

(PRP730) Psychopathology I -- This course concentrates on the description, etiology, assessment, and understanding of the moderate range of symptomology and behavioral disorders. Developmental and sociopolitical elements are considered in the context of diagnostic and therapeutic concerns. A methodology for organizing clinical data is presented. Diagnostic systems, particularly the current edition of the DSM-5, are presented and examined. 

(PRP731) Psychopathology II -- This course concentrates on the description, etiology, assessment, and understanding of the moderate range of symptomology and behavioral disorders. Diagnostic systems, particularly the current edition of the DSM-5, are presented and examined. 

(PRP800) Basic Intervention Skills -- This course is designed to help students develop and refine the interpersonal skills necessary for being an effective clinician.

(PRP741) Cognitive Assessment -- This course introduces the student to the major approaches and techniques for intellectual assessment in children and adults.  The class will include a laboratory in which skills in administration and interpretation can be practiced.

 (PRP701) Lifespan Development -- This course focuses on the normative transitional aspects of development across the lifespan, including aspects of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. 

Elective and additional courses to be proposed

Find detailed course descriptions at https://www.augsburg.edu/psyd/course-descriptions/

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include grading and teaching the class, regular email access for students and Zoom office hours as needed.  Course syllabus, and access to past instructor notes or Moodle Course Sites may be available.

• PhD or PsyD degree in clinical psychology or a closely-related field(especially as related to course content; for example, a cognitive psychologist would likely be qualified to teach Cognition and Affect).
• For Theory and Therapy and Assessment courses, licensure as a psychologist in Minnesota (licensure is preferred for all other courses). Substantial research and/or clinical expertise relevant to the course content and/or previous experience teaching the same or similar course. Experience and expertise related to teaching and clinical work with diverse populations and ability to thoroughly integrate this information and expertise into course content.  

To apply for this position, upload a cover letter, CV, and official transcripts. In the cover letter, candidates should address their ability to educate and mentor diverse students and/or contribute to a diverse community. As a part of the online application process, you will be required to provide the names of three professional references. If your application advances in this search, you will be notified prior to Augsburg University contacting your references. Application review will begin immediately; position open until filled.

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Application Instructions:

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if offered the position)

Professional references will be requested at a later date. 

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