Director of Psychology American University in Cairo, Department of Psychology

Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the School of Business is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, all faculty are entitled to generous benefits. Job Description: The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Egyptology welcomes applications for a full-time professor of practice position (associate-level or professor-level) as director of the psychology unit training clinic, to begin Spring 2016 or Fall 2017. The typical contract is 5 years with opportunity for renewal. The in-house training clinic is an integral component of the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. The clinic is expected to offer 1,800 hours of direct client contact to about 225 clients from the university community over the 2016-17 academic year. The candidate will be responsible for directing the operations of the training clinic for 9 months of the year (September to May). The candidate will be involved in improving the standards of the clinic; developing and implementing strategic planning and regular assessments; establishing daily operational procedures and manual; renewing risk management protocols; overseeing facilities and related equipment; training related staff and orienting faculty and students; and supervising trainees. The candidate will also establish partnerships with university and external entities and enhance the clinic's capacity to offer outreach and consultation. The candidate will be an active member of the psychology faculty and participate in departmental, school, and university service. The candidate will teach two graduate and/or undergraduate courses in the Fall and Spring semesters related to their professional practice such as clinical psychology, psychotherapy models, practicum, and internship. Requirements: Candidates must have a doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology, preferably with a practitioner-scholar or scientist-practitioner model. We are seeking candidates with experience in diverse or integrative psychotherapy modalities and commitment to cultural competence. As a professor of practice, the candidate should have an ongoing psychotherapy or counseling practice and a positive reputation in the professional community. The candidate should have previous administrative experience, preferably related to graduate-level psychology practitioner training centers. The candidate should demonstrate skills or potential in high quality teaching and supervision and be familiar with the philosophy and operations of clinical training centers at graduate programs in the U.S. Familiarity with the local culture and Arabic language are preferred. Additional Information: Priority will be given to applications received by October 30, 2016. Application Instructions: All applicants must submit the following documents via the online system: (a) an updated CV; (b) a letter of interest detailing research focus and experience; (c) a completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF); (d) names and contact information for at least three references familiar with your professional background; (e) one page statement on teaching goals and philosophy, including courses that the candidate would like to teach/develop; and (f) a writing sample or publication. APPLICATION INFORMATION Contact: American University in Cairo Online App. Form: http://aucegypt.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=77546 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Psychoneuroxy

Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the School of Business is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, all faculty are entitled to generous benefits.

Job Description:

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, and Egyptology welcomes applications for a full-time professor of practice position (associate-level or professor-level) as director of the psychology unit training clinic, to begin Spring 2016 or Fall 2017. The typical contract is 5 years with opportunity for renewal. The in-house training clinic is an integral component of the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. The clinic is expected to offer 1,800 hours of direct client contact to about 225 clients from the university community over the 2016-17 academic year.

The candidate will be responsible for directing the operations of the training clinic for 9 months of the year (September to May). The candidate will be involved in improving the standards of the clinic; developing and implementing strategic planning and regular assessments; establishing daily operational procedures and manual; renewing risk management protocols; overseeing facilities and related equipment; training related staff and orienting faculty and students; and supervising trainees. The candidate will also establish partnerships with university and external entities and enhance the clinic's capacity to offer outreach and consultation.

The candidate will be an active member of the psychology faculty and participate in departmental, school, and university service. The candidate will teach two graduate and/or undergraduate courses in the Fall and Spring semesters related to their professional practice such as clinical psychology, psychotherapy models, practicum, and internship.

Requirements:

Candidates must have a doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology, preferably with a practitioner-scholar or scientist-practitioner model. We are seeking candidates with experience in diverse or integrative psychotherapy modalities and commitment to cultural competence. As a professor of practice, the candidate should have an ongoing psychotherapy or counseling practice and a positive reputation in the professional community. The candidate should have previous administrative experience, preferably related to graduate-level psychology practitioner training centers. The candidate should demonstrate skills or potential in high quality teaching and supervision and be familiar with the philosophy and operations of clinical training centers at graduate programs in the U.S. Familiarity with the local culture and Arabic language are preferred.

Additional Information:

Priority will be given to applications received by October 30, 2016.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must submit the following documents via the online system:

(a) an updated CV; (b) a letter of interest detailing research focus and experience; (c) a completed AUC Personnel Information Form (PIF); (d) names and contact information for at least three references familiar with your professional background; (e) one page statement on teaching goals and philosophy, including courses that the candidate would like to teach/develop; and (f) a writing sample or publication.