Adjunct Faculty Position -- Clinical Psychology PsyD Program

The Clinical Psychology PsyD Program at Augsburg University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach courses beginning September 2022. Courses are offered yearround in 1516 week Fall Spring and Summer semesters. Courses are mainly offered during the day but can be scheduled during the evening to meet student or instructor needs. The following courses represent potential course needs; not all courses listed are needed for a given term or academic year:

(PRP742) Objective Personality Assessment  This course introduces the student to the major approaches and techniques for objective personality assessment in adults.  The primary emphasis is on the MMPI2 with some emphasis on the MCMIIII the MMPIA and the PAI. The course consists of a twoplus hour lecture/profile presentation component and a one and a half hour laboratory experience. The lab will provide an opportunity to practice and develop skills associated with the material covered in the lecture.

(PRP743) Projective Personality Assessment  This course covers the RPAS system for the Rorschach as well as selected projective tests. In addition to understanding theoretical underpinnings the student is expected to develop some competency in the administration scoring and interpretation of these instruments. The class includes a laboratory in which skills in administration and interpretation can be practiced.

(PRP810) Assessment and Treatment of Children and Families  This course provides an overview of evaluation and treatment issues specific to children and families. Developmental psychopathology and common issues in child clinical psychology are reviewed. Implications of culture gender and society on child clinical practice are also examined

(PRP801) CognitiveBehavioral Theory and Therapy  This course provides an overview of the theory supporting cognitivebehavior therapy and its application in working with clients of diverse backgrounds and with a variety of mental health challenges. The emphasis is on skilldevelopment both in conceptualization of the challenges facing clients and in application of intervention skills. Class time involves some lecture short assignments readings and application of skills via role play.

(PRP802) PersonCentered and Experiential Theory and Therapy  This course provides an introduction to the theory research and practice of personcentered relational processexperiential and existential therapy. Through experiential exercises students learn the attitudes that build a therapeutic relationship (e.g. genuineness empathic understanding caring and concreteness) and intervention skills to help clients express and explore their experience.

(PRP803) Psychodynamic Theory and Therapy  The course reviews major schools of psychodynamic theories and methodology of each approach in clinical settings. Both classic psychoanalysis and contemporary theoretical approaches are covered. 

(PRP804) Systems Theory and Therapy  This course examines basic systems theory and applications to clinical interventions. Examples of systems and of systemic conceptualizations include family systems organizations and communities. The course provides an overview of systems theory and concepts with specific applications to working in clinical settings where there are multiple clients (e.g. families couples).

(PRP704) Cognition and Affective Processes  This course offers a review of current research and theory in cognitive science focusing on both cognitive and affective processes. Areas such as memory attention perception problem solving language emotion and decision making are considered. Clinical applications are emphasized throughout the course.

(PRP705) Physiological Psychology  This course introduces brainbehavior correlates the systematic function of the nervous system and basic psychopharmacology. Areas covered include anatomy physiology synaptic processes biological foundations of language cognition learning memory and psychopathology as well as endocrine processes and the impact of these systems on behavior and psychopathology.

(PRP706) History and Systems  This is a graduate survey course designed to thoroughly acquaint the student with the history and philosophical issues that combine as precursors to modern psychology. 

(PRP720) Statistics and Research I  This course is the first of a twosemester sequence in research methodology and statistics in clinical psychology. This course provides an introduction to research methods in clinical and applied psychology including classical and modern approaches to psychological measurement and test construction psychotherapy process and outcome research research ethics bias and social justice in psychological research and the application of research to psychotherapy practice. The course seeks to develop the research design and critical thinking skills required to prepare for the Clinical Research Project and to be a responsible consumer of psychological research. Students identify an appropriate CRP research topic (and chair) and develop and apply literature review and critique skills in their CRP topic area as well as developing a preliminary rationale for their CRP project including research design and aims.

(PRP721) Statistics and Research II  This course is the second of a twosemester sequence in research methodology and statistics in clinical psychology. This course includes an overview of various research methods and statistical tests commonly used in clinical psychological research including basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics. Creating a data analytic plan for the students own research (especially the Clinical Research Project) is also emphasized and students develop the skills to conduct and accurately describe basic statistical analyses. 

(PRP730) Psychopathology I  This course concentrates on the description etiology assessment and understanding of the moderate range of symptomology and behavioral disorders. Developmental and sociopolitical elements are considered in the context of diagnostic and therapeutic concerns. A methodology for organizing clinical data is presented. Diagnostic systems particularly the current edition of the DSM5 are presented and examined. 

(PRP731) Psychopathology II  This course concentrates on the description etiology assessment and understanding of the moderate range of symptomology and behavioral disorders. Diagnostic systems particularly the current edition of the DSM5 are presented and examined. 

(PRP800) Basic Intervention Skills  This course is designed to help students develop and refine the interpersonal skills necessary for being an effective clinician.

(PRP741) Cognitive Assessment  This course introduces the student to the major approaches and techniques for intellectual assessment in children and adults.  The class will include a laboratory in which skills in administration and interpretation can be practiced.

 (PRP701) Lifespan Development  This course focuses on the normative transitional aspects of development across the lifespan including aspects of physical cognitive emotional and social development. 

Elective and additional courses to be proposed

Find detailed course descriptions at 

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include grading and teaching the class regular email access for students and Zoom office hours as needed.  Course syllabus and access to past instructor notes or Moodle Course Sites may be available.

Qualifications :

• PhD or PsyD degree in clinical psychology or a closelyrelated field(especially as related to course content; for example a cognitive psychologist would likely be qualified to teach Cognition and Affect).
• For Theory and Therapy and Assessment courses licensure as a psychologist in Minnesota (licensure is preferred for all other courses). Substantial research and/or clinical expertise relevant to the course content and/or previous experience teaching the same or similar course. Experience and expertise related to teaching and clinical work with diverse populations and ability to thoroughly integrate this information and expertise into course content.  

Additional Information :

To apply for this position upload a cover letter CV and official transcripts. In the cover letter candidates should address their ability to educate and mentor diverse students and/or contribute to a diverse community. As a part of the online application process you will be required to provide the names of three professional references. If your application advances in this search you will be notified prior to Augsburg University contacting your references. Application review will begin immediately; position open until filled.

Among the distinctive features of the university are its deep dedication to civic and community engagement robust undergraduate research programs and a strong belief in the integration of liberal arts and professional studies across all programs. The Universitys commitments to our urban context and the world beyond it are enhanced through the work of four signature centers: the Christensen Center for Vocation the Center for Global Education and Experience the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. 

As part of Augsburg Universitys commitment to intentional diversity 50% of our current student body identifies as Black Indigenous and persons of color. The emerging interdisciplinary Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies builds on this foundation to further diversify our academic curriculum and cocurricular programs. We do this work out of historical and contemporary obligations rooted in our ethical and intellectual commitments to prepare our diverse student body for a cosmopolitan world.

Application Instructions:

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if offered the position)

Professional references will be requested at a later date. 

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity race age disability religion national origin color or any other protected class.  Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities working in an academic community committed to intentional diversity. Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these competencies.  Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Parttime