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University Of Denver Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor, Master's Program In in Denver, Colorado
About the University of Denver
Located where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, the University of Denver embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery that defines our region and our history. DU is a private institution built on exploration through research and collaboration among educators, students, and local and global communities. With nationally recognized academic programs, a history of widespread influence, a forward-looking vision for a 21st-century education, and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion, we open a world of opportunity to students to make a difference around the world. Through learning, scholarship and practice, students gain the experience, knowledge and courage they need to tackle big challenges in the real world and guide diverse communities and organizations. The University of Denver is situated in the Denver metro area, a vibrant urban center in the Rocky Mountain region that is home to more than 3 million people. Our metropolitan location along the Front Range of t he Rocky Mountains supports faculty collaboration across a number of local universities. The University is comprised of approximately 5800 undergraduates (including 700 psychology majors), 5500 graduate students, and over 700 full-time faculty. The University recently received recognition as an R1 (Doctoral University: Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
About the Graduate School of Professional Psychology
At the Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP), our goal is to transform the way we think about and approach mental health and wellness. We do so through groundbreaking academic programs and experiential training that meets the needs of the communities we serve. We are dedicated to developing exceptional practitioners and scholars by offering a well-rounded approach to education. All our programs blend valuable academic offerings, intensive field-based training, cutting-edge applied research, and constructive community engagement. Our academic programs are rooted in our history of service and have developed over time to meet the growing needs of society. For more information, please visit http://psychology.du.edu.
About the MAIDP Program
The International Disaster Psychology (IDP) Program: Trauma and Global Mental Health (IDP) is a 2 -year master's Program within GSPP developed in 2005. In addition to providing master's level training in general clinical psychology, the program meets a clear need for specialized knowledge and experience to work in the trauma, disaster and global mental heal
In our training program, students receive intensive academic coursework and supervised training in providing mental health services within the Trauma and Disaster Recovery Clinic (TDRC) Cs well as in domestic and international field-placements. Supervised experiences also include training and consulting with agencies, developing emergency preparedness and response plans, and monitoring and evaluating psychosocial interventions domestically and abroad. Our 2-year curriculum and practicum experiences help students develop a background in global mental health, a field focusing on methods for increasing mental health workforces in low-resource communities, addressing stigma regarding mental illness and mental health care, and expanding beyond Western treatment models.
As part of our training model, MAIDP offers a broad range of confidential and evidence-based mental health care to the Denver community through the TDRC. The TDRC was established in 2015 and houses a specialized project that serves Survivors of Torture (SoT) connected to a grant funded initiative in partnership with the International Rescue Committee. The TDRC provides psychological support to individuals and communities who have experienced stress, adversity, and/or trauma. We use an integrative, need and strengths-based approach that s culturally informed. Faculty members within the IDP Program supervise students in the TDRC. For more information on the TDRC, see our website: https://psychology.du.edu/clinics/trauma-disaster-recove
Position Summary
We seek a faculty member for a part-time, 10-month, benefited, visiting clinical faculty position for the MAIDP program. This faculty member will have duties in teaching, including advising and clinical supervision, applied research and scholarly productivity, and service. There may be opportunities to add administrative appointments to the job description, which would come with a renegotiation of the job duties and workload.
Part-time visiting faculty are typically expected to teach 4-5 courses (13.5 credit hours) across fall, winter, and spring quarters, with releases possible for administrative or grant-related duties. We anticipate this faculty teaching 2-3 traditional academic or content courses and providing year-round supervision that would count for 3 courses. The individual in this position will be a valued member of our collaborative clinical supervision group and may provide both individual and group supervision in intervention and assessment. Supervision experience and strong familiarity with evidence-based therapeutic approaches is essential. Clinical supervisors are expected to meet weekly with trainees for didactics and case-specific supervision (individual and/or group supervision), watch videos of client sessions, oversee clinical administrative tasks, and ensure compliance with ethical and legal statutes.
Scholarly duties may include conducting applied sponsored projects, mentoring/supervising student participation on projects, and producing scholarly outputs. All externally funded projects/research will be factored into workload and pay through course buyouts and/or non-teaching overloads (i.e., summer compensation).
Applicants with a proven track record of professional clinical practice, supervision, and instruction will be given priority. Service expectations