Job Information
Western Colorado University Assistant Professor Of Psychology in Gunnison, Colorado
POSITION:
Western Colorado University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Behavioral and Social Sciences department. We seek a colleague with clinical, counseling or related work experience who has the skills and desire to teach clinically-oriented coursework. The candidate should have a completed doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university in clinical or counseling psychology or a related field. License-eligibility is a plus. The Behavioral and Social Sciences department provides a supportive, compassionate, and multi-disciplinary environment for dedicated professionals who are committed to living in the rural Rocky Mountains. The successful candidate will be able to deliver well-designed courses in clinical psychology, psychopathology, psychological testing and forensic psychology. They will also be capable of supervising internships and developing and teaching special topics courses. Additional duties include academic advising and university service.
Qualified applicants will potentially be able to reduce their teaching load by contributing clinically-oriented or related expertise to the greater community. The Western Slope of Colorado has significant unmet behavioral health needs, including clinical supervisory position (if licensed) and contributions to community BH initiatives. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to teach and supervise graduate students in our Master of Behavioral Science in Rural Community Health program. Such responsibilities would be accompanied by additional compensation.
The successful applicant will help to nurture an interdisciplinary culture in the Behavioral & Social Sciences department and will contribute to Western s mission and strategic plan, which includes promoting mental health for all, collegiality, student mentorship, inclusive and interdisciplinary teaching, creating professional pathways, and growing enrollment. This position is designed to heed the Colorado Governor s call for universities to assist in increasing and diversifying the state s behavioral health workforce.
The Psychology program is housed within Western s Behavioral and Social Sciences department, along with sociology, politics and government, history and geography. The department also offers an MS degree in Rural Community Health, which provides additional opportunities for teaching and collaboration. For more information on Psychology at WCU, please go to https://western.edu/program/psychology/.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A terminal degree in Clinical, Counseling or a closely related field (PhD or PsyD) is required. Applicants must provide evidence of their commitment to undergraduate education, excellence in teaching, and willingness to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.
SALARY/BENEFITS:
$62,000-$64,000 base salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is eligible for potential additional compensation from outside the University, via partnerships with community-based service organizations. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years. Western has acquired local rental agreements for newly hired employees moving to the Gunnison Valley, which can serve as bridge housing. Upon hire, contact information for housing opportunities will be provided by the Human Resources department.
START DATE:
August 2025
APPLICATION:
Apply online at www.western.edu/jobs. Required attachments to the application include: letter of application (cover letter or statement of interest), curriculum vitae, transcripts, teaching evaluations, statement of teaching phil sophy, diversity statement, and a reference list with names and contact information of three references.
Please direct questions to Dr. Cassandra Osborne, cosborne@western.edu or (970) 943-3181.
Screening of applications will begin immediately and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible.
Note: If transcripts are required for your application, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, dates of attendance, or graduation from the educational institution. If a degree is required for employment, official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) will be required upon hire; copies/scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire.
Application deadline:
January 15, 2024 at 11:59PM (MST).
Additional Information about Western and Gunnison
Western Colorado University is a public institution with a student enrollment of 3,700 (graduate and undergraduate), the majority of whom reside on campus and in the community. With average class sizes of 17 students, faculty and staff share a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalized, immersive education. They are student-oriented, collegial, and engaged in the campus and community. Western is committed to continual growth in regard to diversity,