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Title: Director of Clinical Training (DCT) of Psy.D. Clinical Psychology Program

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: Tenure Track - 30 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Dustin Wygant

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position (open rank) as the Director of Clinical Training (DCT) in the Psy.D. Clinical Psychology Program for Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited institution. The position begins June 2026.

The position oversees the day-to-day operation of Psy.D program, lead clinical training committee, works with external practicum and internship directors, and collaborates with the Program Director on accreditation and budgeting related matters. The position involves providing some clinical supervision and teaching in the program.

The Psy.D. program in Clinical Psychology at EKU is APA-Accredited. It is a 5-year, 120-hour program in general clinical psychology with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations. The program typically accepts 12 students per cohort.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Earned Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an accredited institution.

Experience: • Understanding of APA accreditation policies and procedures
• Knowledge of current practices in professional communication and social media
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytic and problems solving skills
• Active and effective listening skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and students
• Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication

Licensure & Certifications: Licensure as a psychologist in Kentucky, or License-Eligible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading clinical psychology program
• Experience with program development and administration
• Experience with APA Accreditation (e.g., site visits)

Job Duties:

• % - The position oversees the day-to-day operation of Psy.D program. - (Essential)
• % - Lead clinical training committee. - (Essential)
• % - Work with external practicum and internship sites. - (Essential)
• % - Work with the Psy.D. Program Director on accreditation and budgeting related matters. The Program Director is tasked with managing budget and accreditation matters. - (Essential)
• % - The position involves providing some clinical supervision and teaching in the program. - (Essential)
• % - Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to one’s curricular area. - (Essential)
• % - Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of EKU, its academic units, and its campus community. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:

• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Leadership and Teaching Philosophy
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.