The CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (CSPP) at Alliant International University offers APA-accredited doctoral programs (PsyD and PhD) in Clinical Psychology at 5 campuses in California and in Tokyo and Hong Kong. We offer COAMFTE-accredited master’s and doctoral programs in Marital and Family Therapy across six locations in California and a postdoctoral master’s degree in psychopharmacology.   

CSPP’s mission is to provide the highest quality education, training, research and service in professional psychology and related human service fields. We strive to improve the quality of life by fostering respect for human diversity in a multicultural and international society and by combating discrimination in all its forms.  We seek to redefine excellence in scholarship via models of applied clinical research that provide a solid framework to understand and address problems of contemporary life. We exhibit the highest professional and ethical standards while addressing the needs of individuals and organizations and service to the underserved.

Los Angeles Campus, Program Director, Clinical PSYCHOLOGY PSYD PROGRAM: We are seeking an innovative and proven academic and administrative leader for this APA-accredited PsyD program, to begin Fall 2008. This is a full-time position where one-half time is spent in teaching and mentoring of students. The Program Director reports to the Dean of CSPP. Responsibilities include: 1) Ensuring delivery of a quality academic program, including curriculum development and evaluation;  2) Oversight of program faculty and staff recruitment, hiring, development, and retention, 3) Working collaboratively with the Office of Professional Training to ensure high quality student clinical field training;  4) Ensuring program continuity through collaborative work with admissions and enrollment management personnel; 5) Working collaboratively with student services personnel to ensure that registration, student orientation, financial aid, and other student services are responsive to student needs; 6) and handling student  complaints according to university and program student evaluation and review procedures; 7) Developing an Annual Operating Plan and Annual Budget Plan and ensuring implementation of and adherence to same; and 8) Ensuring that tasks related to APA accreditation are implemented, including developing and writing self-study reports and responses and submitting annual reports, and 9) working with the Dean, CSPP faculty, and other program directors to develop and implement strategies for innovation in the education of psychologists  for professional practice. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in psychology (licensed or license eligible in CA), faculty experience in teaching and mentoring in a graduate psychology program, academic administrative experience, a record of superior achievement in the field, and knowledge of and/or experience with APA accreditation process.  Application materials including curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, and contact information for three current references should be sent to Tracy L. Heller, PhD at theller@alliant.edu. Review of applications will begin April 1, 2008 and will continue until the positions are filled.

Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

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