Director of Department of Psychology (Rutgers The State University )

Department: Clinical Psychology School: Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) Location: Piscataway, NJ Position Type: Full-time, Non–tenure track (Assistant or Associate Professor level) Salary: Minimum $96,000 (calendar-year appointment) Position Overview Rutgers is seeking a Program Director / Director of Clinical Training (DCT) for its Clinical Psychology Psy.D. program. This is a senior academic-administrative role combining: Program leadership Clinical training oversight Curriculum development Student supervision systems Accreditation alignment (APA standards) Teaching and faculty service The role is central to shaping the direction and quality of one of Rutgers’ flagship professional psychology training programs. Core Responsibilities Academic Program Leadership Direct overall functioning of the Psy.D. program Oversee admissions and student progress monitoring Ensure compliance with accreditation standards Lead curriculum development and program improvements Clinical Training Oversight Manage internship placement processes Supervise practicum coordination systems Ensure quality of externship and clinical training experiences Teaching & Faculty Role Teach courses aligned with expertise and departmental needs Participate in faculty governance and academic service Contribute to training of future clinical psychologists Strategic & Administrative Duties Guide program development and long-term strategic direction Support equity, inclusion, and diversity initiatives Collaborate with faculty and administration across GSAPP Minimum Qualifications Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology Licensed or license-eligible psychologist in New Jersey Strong communication and organizational skills Knowledge of applied psychological practice Demonstrated leadership potential in clinical training contexts Preferred Attributes Experience in clinical psychology education and supervision Prior administrative or leadership experience in training programs Commitment to equity and inclusive education Familiarity with accreditation standards (APA / clinical training systems) Application Requirements Applicants must submit: CV / Resume Cover Letter Personal Statement including:Teaching philosophy statement Program leadership experience Teaching and supervision philosophy Equity and inclusion contributions List of references (3 contacts) Optional: teaching evaluations Contact Search Committee Chair: Dr. Germán Cadenas Email: gc794@rutgers.edu Key Theme This is a clinical psychology academic leadership role, combining: Program directorship Clinical training management (DCT function) Faculty teaching Accreditation and curriculum governance If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Department: Clinical Psychology
School: Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP)
Location: Piscataway, NJ
Position Type: Full-time, Non–tenure track (Assistant or Associate Professor level)
Salary: Minimum $96,000 (calendar-year appointment)

Position Overview

Rutgers is seeking a Program Director / Director of Clinical Training (DCT) for its Clinical Psychology Psy.D. program.

This is a senior academic-administrative role combining:

Program leadership
Clinical training oversight
Curriculum development
Student supervision systems
Accreditation alignment (APA standards)
Teaching and faculty service

The role is central to shaping the direction and quality of one of Rutgers’ flagship professional psychology training programs.

Core Responsibilities

Academic Program Leadership

Direct overall functioning of the Psy.D. program
Oversee admissions and student progress monitoring
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards
Lead curriculum development and program improvements

Clinical Training Oversight

Manage internship placement processes
Supervise practicum coordination systems
Ensure quality of externship and clinical training experiences

Teaching & Faculty Role

Teach courses aligned with expertise and departmental needs
Participate in faculty governance and academic service
Contribute to training of future clinical psychologists

Strategic & Administrative Duties

Guide program development and long-term strategic direction
Support equity, inclusion, and diversity initiatives
Collaborate with faculty and administration across GSAPP

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology
Licensed or license-eligible psychologist in New Jersey
Strong communication and organizational skills
Knowledge of applied psychological practice
Demonstrated leadership potential in clinical training contexts

Preferred Attributes

Experience in clinical psychology education and supervision
Prior administrative or leadership experience in training programs
Commitment to equity and inclusive education
Familiarity with accreditation standards (APA / clinical training systems)

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

CV / Resume
Cover Letter
Personal Statement including:Teaching philosophy statement
1. Program leadership experience
2. Teaching and supervision philosophy
3. Equity and inclusion contributions
List of references (3 contacts)
Optional: teaching evaluations