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Position Summary:        

The Clinical Program (PsyD) at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University in New York City seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology. We are a vibrant and collegial faculty whose mission is to train highly effective, professional, and knowledgeable scholar-practitioners who are committed to life-long learning in clinical psychology. The program is unique in its structure, providing a shared foundation of common principles and relational competencies as well as specialization tracks in both CBT and Psychodynamic approaches. Trainees have opportunities in a variety of contexts with diverse populations through our Parnes Clinic as well as through partnerships with NYC externship sites.

The position will begin in Fall, 2025. The call is open and candidates in all areas of clinical psychology will be considered. Information about the clinical PsyD program can be obtained online here: https://www.yu.edu/ferkauf/degrees-programs/clinical-psychology

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include developing an independent program of research, mentoring students in doctoral level research, graduate teaching, and ongoing evaluation of student clinical competencies.

Experience & Educational Background:

The candidate should be licensed or license eligible in New York State as a clinical psychologist at the time of hire.

Applicants with a strong track record of clinical experience and research productivity showing promise of grant funding are sought. Strong preference will be given to applicants who conduct research and can contribute to teaching and clinical training in measurement and psychological assessment. 

Application Instructions:

Applications review will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Please address your cover letter to Dr. Kenneth L. Critchfield, Director of the Clinical Program, along with e-copies of the following: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) research statement, (3) representative publications, (4) teaching statement including sample syllabi and course evaluations, if any, (5) description of clinical experience and approach to training/supervision, (6) statement of engagement or perspective around diversity topics as they relate to graduate education in clinical psychology, and (7) contact information for three references. Application materials can be combined into a single or multiple PDFs, if needed.

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $125,000

About Us:  

Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology is located on Yeshiva University's Resnick Campus in the Bronx, approximately 7 miles north of Manhattan, New York. Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology offers three APA-accredited doctoral programs: Clinical Psy.D., School-Clinical-Child Psy.D., and Clinical Ph.D. with health emphasis, a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Master of Arts in Special Education.  The Max and Celia Parnes Family Psychological and Psychoeducational Services Clinic is the training center of the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology and offers low-cost, state-of-the-art mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in the Bronx and the Greater New York City area, especially those who cannot otherwise afford or access these services within the community. Ferkauf encourages applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), protected persons and others committed to a diverse community that expands our teaching and research mission.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity:       

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.