Assistant/Associate/Professor of Neuropsychology

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team of faculty and staff at an exciting time of innovation and growth! The Department of Psychology at Purdue University Northwest invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment (Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor) to begin August 2025. The successful applicant will serve as a core faculty member in our well-established and highly popular undergraduate psychology program, as well as our new psychology graduate programs. PNW launched both a master’s degree program (clinical and non-clinical tracks) and a clinical psychology doctoral degree (Psy.D.) program during the 2024-2025 academic year and is in the process of pursuing APA accreditation. We’re looking for strong teachers, scholars, and clinicians interested in shaping these cutting-edge training programs from the beginning, with particular emphasis on integrating social justice, advocacy, contemporary best practices, and cultural competence into clinical psychology. Area of scholarship is open, though we are particularly interested in the following specialty areas: neuropsychology, psychological assessment, and applied research methods (e.g., program evaluation, qualitative research).

The position is a full-time appointment and responsibilities include: teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, developing an active program of research/scholarship, research mentoring for undergraduate and graduate students (including supervising Psy.D. dissertation projects), clinical supervision for in-house psychological assessment training clinic, and contributing to service activities in the department, college, and university (including APA accreditation process). The position is open to clinical or counseling psychologists who completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship, graduated from an APA-accredited doctoral program, and are eligible for licensure and endorsement as a Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP) in Indiana or will be eligible within two years.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an APA-accredited predoctoral internship
• Completion of an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical or counseling psychology
• Licensed or license eligible as a Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP) in Indiana within two years of appointment (including completion of postdoctoral hours)
• Demonstrated teaching ability

University Profile

Purdue University Northwest (PNW), a premier metropolitan university located in Northwest Indiana, is dedicated to empowering transformational change in its students on its two campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University system and offering more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence, supports growth, and celebrates diversity. PNW’s colleges, schools and centers are distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings.

PNW’s Hammond campus is located only 30 miles from Chicago with the Westville branch campus just 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Fostering a university community full of contrasts—urban and rural, industrial and natural, with a well-established history and forward-thinking mindset—PNW’s two campuses serve its students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college to make the most of this rich range of resources. Moreover, PNW has been designated as a Hispanic-serving public institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and under-served student population.

College Profile

The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences serves over 1,400 undergraduate students and 170 graduate students across a wide range of programs. Departments and Schools within the college include:

• Behavioral Sciences
• Communication and Creative Arts
• English and World Languages
• History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics
• Psychology
• School of Education & Counseling

The College houses the Community Counseling Center that provides quality affordable mental health services and the Institute for Social and Policy Research, which uses social science and policy analysis methods to find solutions to educational, social, and health-related challenges facing the citizens of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan region. The college is also home to the Willie T. Donald Exoneration Advisory Coalition to support those who have been wrongfully convicted in the state of Indiana

Applicant Instructions

Review of applications will begin on October 25, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, applicants should submit the following:

• Cover letter that describes your clinical, teaching, and research experience and specific interest in joining PNW’s Psychology Department
• Curriculum vitae
• Evaluations of teaching (if available)
• Contact information for three professional references
• Finalists will be required to provide transcripts

Rank and tenure will be commensurate with background and experience.

For inquiries, please contact search committee chair, Dr. Carly Baetz (clbaetz@pnw.edu).

Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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