Classification Title: Clinical Instructor

College/Division: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: CAS Psychology

Advertised Salary Range: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Advertised Job Summary:

The Department of Psychology invites applications for a Clinical Instructor position to join the vibrant and expanding clinical training team. The Department defines health along a broad continuum of mental and physical well-being that extends beyond the simple absence of pathology or disease, with a particular focus on understanding the role of environmental influences on psychological well-being. Further, we consider the integration of cultural factors into applied practice and research to be critical to the future of our nation’s health.

Qualifications include the following:

1. Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical, School, or Counseling Psychology from an APA -accredited program by the start date of employment.

2. Licensed or license-eligible within 18 months in the state of South Carolina (supervision will be provided for a hired individual seeking licensure in South Carolina).

3. Expertise in evidence-based intervention.

4. At least 4 months (one semester) of part-time experience as an instructor of record for undergraduate psychology classes.

This position is a 9-month, full-time professional track faculty appointment with full access to benefits and a start date of January 1, 2024, renewable based on Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding. Responsibilities include teaching 3 courses per semester with a focus on core and applied courses (e.g., clinical practical). Teaching in the undergraduate program will focus on didactic or experiential learning to advance understanding and supporting psychological health of persons across the lifespan. The successful candidate will join the Department’s team of clinical supervisors and play a key role in the clinical training of doctoral students, which role includes coordination and supervision for students participating in externships (e.g., at schools, hospitals, and community mental health clinics), attending meetings, and contributing to related initiatives in the Department’s training clinic (i.e., the Psychology Services Center located near campus at 1331 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 140, Columbia, SC 29201).

Applications must be submitted through the University’s online employment system “USC Jobs” at https://uscjobs.sc.edu/. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their clinical experience and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references (Please also note how/when you will solicit letters). Applications are not complete until 3 signed letters are received. Applications will be reviewed immediately on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Stephen Taylor (st4@email.sc.edu) with questions or for further information.

USC Psychology (http://www.psych.sc.edu/) is one of the top departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. The faculty have received more than $20,000,000 in external awards while mentoring and teaching 1500+ undergraduate majors and 80+ Ph.D. students across four graduate programs including Cognitive and Neural Sciences, Quantitative, School, and Clinical-Community Psychology. The department has significant outreach through the PSC and programs engaging schools and communities. Department strengths include a focus on children and families, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, health disparities, and school mental health.

Columbia, SC enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine annually and has ready access to pristine beaches, lakes, rivers and mountains. The city hosts historical and cultural attractions, festivals, performing arts and sporting events, parks and outdoor recreation including Congaree National Park and 50,000-acre Lake Murray. The city also has an easily accessible airport and is in close proximity (less than three hours’ drive) to several popular tourist destinations (e.g., Charleston, Asheville, and Myrtle Beach).

The University of South Carolina is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Advertised Minimum Qualifications :

Doctoral degree (Ph. D. or Psy. D.) in Clinical, School, or Counseling Psychology from an APA -accredited program by the start date of employment. Licensed or license-eligible within 18 months in the state of South Carolina (supervision will be provided for a hired individual seeking licensure in South Carolina). Expertise in evidence-based intervention. At least 4 months (one semester) of part-time experience as an instructor of record for undergraduate psychology classes.

Full/Part Time: Full Time