Program Director

California School of Professional Psychology at
Alliant International University
 Los Angeles, CA

The CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (CSPP) at Alliant International University offers APA-accredited doctoral programs (PsyD and PhD) in Clinical Psychology at 5 campuses in California and in Tokyo and Hong Kong. We also offer doctoral programs in Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.  

CSPP’s mission is to provide the highest quality education, training, research and service in professional psychology and related human service fields. We strive to improve the quality of life by fostering respect for human diversity in a multicultural and international society and by combating discrimination in all its forms.  We seek to redefine excellence in scholarship via models of applied clinical research that provide a solid framework to understand and address problems of contemporary life. We exhibit the highest professional and ethical standards while addressing the needs of individuals and organizations and service to the underserved.

LOS ANGELES CAMPUS, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY PSYD PROGRAM: We are seeking an innovative and proven academic and administrative leader for this APA-accredited Clinical PsyD program.  This is a full-time position where one-quarter time is spent in teaching and mentoring of students. The Program Director reports to the Dean of CSPP. Responsibilities include: 1) ensuring delivery of a quality academic program, including curriculum development and evaluation;  2) oversight of program faculty and staff  recruitment, hiring, development, and retention; leading a collaborative process with the faculty and its committees, executing its decisions effectively and ensuring that everyone is informed of critical developments in a timely and effective manner;  3) Working collaboratively with the Office of Professional Training to ensure high quality student clinical field training;  4) ensuring program continuity through collaborative work with admissions and enrollment management personnel;  5) working collaboratively with student services personnel to ensure that registration, student orientation, financial aid, and other student services are responsive to student needs;  6) handling student  complaints according to university and program student evaluation and review procedures;  7) developing an Annual Operating Plan and Annual Budget Plan and ensuring implementation of and adherence to same;  8) ensuring that tasks related to  WASC and APA accreditation are implemented, including developing and writing self-study reports and responses and submitting annual reports, and 9) working with the Dean, CSPP faculty, and other program directors to develop and implement strategies for innovation in the education of psychologists  for professional practice.

Candidates must have a Doctoral Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (Licensed or License eligible in California),  and  1) academic administrative experience, and knowledge of and/or experience with the APA and WASC accreditation processes, 2) experience in teaching and mentoring within a graduate psychology program,3) a record of achievement in the field, 4) all candidates will have demonstrated an understanding of diversity issues, clinical expertise in providing services to diverse and underserved populations and a commitment to productive scholarship, and  5) candidates also should have demonstrated competency in training students to work with multicultural and/or international populations and/or conducting culturally relevant research.

Application materials including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, and contact information for three current references should be sent to Erica Holmes, Psy.D. at eholmes@alliant.edu (subject line: PsyD  PD search) office number 626-270-3352. 

Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. Psychologists from diverse or underserved groups including ethnic minorities, sexual minorities, women, and/or people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.