Professor of the Practice (open-rank)/Program Director Position Overview The University of Kansas (KU) seeks a Professor of the Practice (open rank) in the Department of Clinical Child Psychology (DCCP) to begin 9/1/2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The professor of the practice is a 12-month, non-tenure track faculty member who serves as Director of the KU Child & Family Services Clinic (KU CFSC) and as an
integral, voting faculty member in the DCCP. We seek a leader who is committed to the clinical training of clinical child and adolescent psychologists, to innovation in clinical training and service delivery, and who is prepared to integrate cultural and individual considerations in their approach to teaching, clinical training, and clinic administration. Rank will be commensurate with the final candidate's
credentials and experience. This position may be appointed for up to an initial three-year period with an opportunity for extension/renewal after a comprehensive review.The DCCP is committed to training leaders in the research, dissemination, and practice of clinical psychological science that improves the lives of children, adolescents, and families. More information about the program is available at
https://DCCP.ku.edu. The KU CFSC (https://kuclinic.ku.edu) is the in-house training clinic for the DCCP. The KU CFSC has the dual mission of (a) providing state-of-the-art training in clinical child and adolescent psychology and (b) providing affordable, quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and families. We are particularly committed to providing evidence-based and individually tailored services.
In addition to administrative duties, the Professor of the Practice teaches courses in the DCCP curriculum, provides clinical supervision to trainees, and supports community engagement. Service on student thesis and dissertation committees and provision of direct clinical services in the KU CFSC are also possible, depending on candidate interest. Overall, the Clinic Director is empowered to establish and pursue
short- and long-term goals for the KU CFSC and works with all DCCP faculty to support the highest level of clinical training for trainees.KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in
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