Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

Kansas City University; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City University is seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology in the Health Services Psychology Department. The role emphasizes doctoral student supervision and collaboration with school systems on behavioral health programming.

Qualified candidates must possess a doctoral degree in Psychology and demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and mentorship. The position involves implementing and developing training models to support student mental health access and equity.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree and license in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology (PsyD or PhD) from an APA-accredited program.
• Knowledge and passion for diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice.
• Impeccable oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of PsyD trainees delivering psychotherapy services.
• Coordinate with school-based mental health professionals.
• Contribute to school-based behavioral health programming development.

Skills

Teaching and classroom management skills

Mentoring students

Oral and written communication skills

Critical thinking and analysis

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Doctoral degree in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology

Job description

Job Type

Faculty

Position Overview

The Health Services Psychology Department at Kansas City University (KCU) is seeking a full‑time Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology. This role collaborates across the Clinical Psychology (PsyD) program, the Center for Population Health and Equity (CPHE), and partner school systems. The primary focus is doctoral student supervision, consultation with school partners, and development of school‑based behavioral health programming, supporting training, systems‑level impact, and interdisciplinary collaboration rather than direct service delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision and Training
  • Provide individual and group clinical supervision of PsyD trainees delivering psychotherapy services in public school settings.
  • Support development of trainees’ competencies in evidence‑based psychotherapy, case conceptualization, and culturally responsive clinical practice.
  • Collaborate with school‑based professionals to ensure quality training experiences.
• Consultation and Collaboration
  • Serve as a liaison between KCU and partner school districts, coordinating school‑based mental health professionals and administrators to support student access to psychotherapy services.
  • Provide consultation to school personnel on behavioral health, student support, and systems‑level interventions.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary school teams to align psychotherapy training experiences with student and community mental health needs.
• Program Development and Implementation
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of school‑based behavioral health programming.
  • Assist in building sustainable training models and partnerships with local school systems.
  • Collaborate with the CPHE on initiatives addressing access and equity in youth mental health services.
• Academic and Service Responsibilities
  • Oversee weekly therapy practicum seminar for third‑year PsyD trainees.
  • Provide service to the department, university, and community.
  • Contribute to program development, evaluation, and accreditation‑related activities as appropriate.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree and license in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology (PsyD or PhD) from an APA‑accredited program.
• Knowledge, sensitivity, and passion for diversity, multiculturalism, social justice, and community service.
• Demonstrated success with teaching and classroom management skills.
• Experience mentoring students.
• Impeccable oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to employ critical thinking and analysis to solve complex problems.
• Ability to interact successfully with academic, clinical, business, and regulatory personnel.
• Ability to work effectively within and support a diverse environment of students and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member to ensure department goals are met, prioritizing students’ and graduates’ best interest.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing and/or supervising psychotherapy services in school or community‑based settings.
• Familiarity with evidence‑based therapeutic approaches applicable to children and adolescents in school settings (CBT, trauma‑informed care, DBT, etc.).
• Interest in interdisciplinary and population health approaches.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.