The Institute for the Psychological Sciences (IPS) at Divine Mercy University (www.divinemercy.edu) invites applications for the full-time Director of IPS Center and Assistant Professor in the APA Accredited PsyD Program.  

Located in Northern Virginia, the IPS doctoral program in clinical psychology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA). IPS is a cutting-edge institution offering a unique integration of sound science and the effective scientific practice of psychology with the Catholic understanding of the person, marriage and family.

The IPS Center is part of the Clinical Psychology Psy.D. program operated by the Institute for the Psychological Sciences (IPS) of Divine Mercy University.  The IPS Center is an outpatient mental health facility providing clinical services to adults, adolescents, children, families and couples. Services are provided by doctoral students, closely supervised by licensed clinical psychologists. 

The critical role of IPS Center Director and Assistant Professor includes the following:

The Director of the IPS Center is responsible for and oversees the operation of the IPS Center (Training Clinic) in accordance with the approved Standard Operating Procedures including the following:

1. Administrative supervision of all IPS Center staff;
2. Monthly financial reporting;
3. Preparation of the yearly budget proposal for the IPS Center;
4. Responsible for the achievement of the client recruitment goals for the IPS Center set in coordination with and the approval of the PsyD Program Director;
5. Responsible for participating in clinic staff recruitment in coordination with the approval of the PsyD Program Director;
6. Supervision of doctoral students in training;
7. Serve as a member of the Core Faculty and Assistant Professor, with duties and responsibilities including:

             a. Teaching such courses as assigned by the Program Director;

             b. Participate, as required. in PsyD applicant interviews for the doctoral admissions process;

             c.  Participate, when requested in faculty recruitment interviews;

             d.  Participate in weekly departmental meetings

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

The Institute for the Psychological Sciences at Divine Mercy University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, actively committed to increasing diversity within its community. As required by the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, IPS does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability

Applicants must have the following minimal qualifications: 

• Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from a regionally accredited institution;
• Evidence of recent relevant work in the field, including teaching, research, publications, or clinical practice; and 
• Current licensure or immediate license eligibility as a clinical psychologist in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 
• Experience teaching at the graduate level is preferred, but not required.

Preference will be given to candidates who (1) are graduates of APA-accredited programs, (2) have teaching experience in APA-accredited clinical psychology programs, and (3) demonstrate a desire and ability to teach and supervise students in a manner consistent with the DMU/IPS mission. 

Applicants without a significant academic track record, but with demonstrated strengths in clinical training, supervision, and teaching, will be given serious consideration. Rank of appointment and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. 

To be considered, the following is required to be submitted through the application portal: 

1. Current curriculum vitae, 
2. Unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary education submitted through the applicant portal and 
3. Official transcripts requested and mailed to Divine Mercy University, Attention PsyD Faculty Recruitment, 45154 Underwood Lane, Sterling, VA 20166; or email to facultyrecruitment@divinemercy.edu) 
4. List of references from three higher professionals, 
5. Cover letter of interest that addresses the applicant’s compatibility with the DMU/IPS mission.