ASSISTANT CLINICAL PROFESSOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Graduate students in clinical programs depend on supervised practicum hours to meet licensure board requirements; when faculty oversight is inconsistent, those hours go uncredited, and students lose eligibility for certification examinations. The Assistant Clinical Professor exists precisely to close that gap, holding both the teaching load and the practicum coordination function within a single appointment. This role sits inside a department faculty structure, reporting upward through program directors while working laterally with community placement agencies, clinical site supervisors, and institutional review processes. Non-tenure-track in most configurations, it demands active licensure or board eligibility in the relevant discipline alongside a demonstrated record of graduate-level instruction.

As the Assistant Clinical Professor, you carry dual accountability for graduate course delivery and the supervised field placement infrastructure that produces license-eligible program completers, making the gap between classroom theory and credentialed clinical practice a single person's responsibility. You operate within a departmental faculty governance structure, contributing to curriculum committees, student advising caseloads, and the service obligations that define faculty citizenship at the program, college, and university levels.

Career Impact: Teaching at the doctoral or master's level while holding an active supervisory role in a licensed clinical discipline builds the kind of peer-reviewed faculty dossier and state-board recognition that advances appointment to Associate Clinical Professor or program directorship.

Business Impact: The students you supervise in practicum and internship placements are the direct pipeline to licensed practitioners serving regional health service agencies and school communities; your oversight quality determines whether graduates meet board eligibility on the first attempt.

Growth Opportunity: Sustained involvement in curriculum development, grant submissions, and residency recruitment sharpens the administrative and scholarly record needed to compete for tenure-track conversion, program leadership, or research center roles in clinical training.

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses across both online and in-person formats within the assigned clinical or professional program.
• Supervise practicum and internship students at approved community placement sites, ensuring hours meet board eligibility standards.
• Advise and mentor doctoral and master's students through research projects, theses, and dissertation committees.
• Coordinate placement logistics with external clinical agencies, including recruiting cooperating supervisors and maintaining active site relationships.
• Develop and revise course syllabi, instructional materials, and curriculum components in alignment with accreditation standards.
• Contribute to departmental and college service through committee membership, faculty governance participation, and program administration tasks.
• Direct or support scholarly activity, including grant submissions, peer-reviewed publications, or presentations at professional conferences.
• Recruit prospective students and represent the program at outreach events and professional association meetings.

• Doctoral degree in the relevant clinical or professional field, or equivalent terminal degree, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 or more years of clinical practice or field experience, with direct involvement in supervised training environments.
• Active licensure, board certification, or documented eligibility for licensure in the applicable discipline within the state of appointment.
• Prior graduate-level teaching experience, including design and delivery of clinical theory or practicum-linked coursework.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise students in therapeutic techniques, psychological assessment, or equivalent discipline-specific clinical competencies.
• Experience coordinating with community health service agencies, school districts, or external placement organizations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills sufficient for academic advising, committee participation, and professional publication.
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students and colleagues from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

• Approved supervisor designation or candidacy from a relevant national clinical credentialing body (such as AAMFT Approved Supervisor or equivalent).
• Experience designing and delivering courses in both synchronous face-to-face and fully online or distance-delivered formats.
• Record of scholarly contribution, including peer-reviewed publications, grant submissions, or conference presentations in the clinical discipline.
• Experience in doctoral program administration, including student recruitment, program assessment, or accreditation preparation.

• Practicum hour completion rate, measuring the proportion of supervised students who meet board-mandated clinical hour thresholds on schedule.
• First-attempt licensure examination pass rate among program graduates, reflecting the clinical preparation quality delivered through coursework and supervision.
• Student advising caseload retention rate, indicating how well advisees progress through the program without stopping out.
• Number of community placement site agreements maintained or added annually, tracking the field infrastructure the role actively manages.
• Scholarly output count per academic year, including publications, presentations, or funded grant submissions attributed to the faculty member.
• Typical tools: learning management systems (commonly Canvas or Blackboard); video conferencing for synchronous online instruction (commonly Zoom or equivalent)

• Base Salary Range: $72,000–$95,000 annually, depending on discipline, seniority, and institution type
• Bonus: Merit or performance supplements available at some institutions; not universally offered
• Equity: Not applicable to academic non-tenure-track faculty appointments
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; dependent coverage typically available
• PTO: Governed by academic calendar; summer contracts vary by appointment type
• Common Perks: Tuition benefits for dependents, professional development funding, library and research resource access

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Background screening, including criminal history review, is a condition of employment for all positions involving direct supervision of students and access to clinical training environments. Work authorization in the United States is required; visa sponsorship availability varies by institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request throughout the hiring process.

The Assistant Clinical Professor delivers doctoral-level clinical psychology education, including practicum supervision, therapeutic techniques instruction, and student research direction. Reporting to the department and collaborating with behavioral health service agencies, this role advances student training outcomes by connecting the program to real-world clinical and internship environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach graduate clinical psychology courses, including practicum, for the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology.
• Teach the majority of in-person courses, with occasional blended and online courses.
• Assist in recruiting, retaining, and advising doctoral students in Clinical Psychology.
• Direct graduate student clinical research projects.
• Fulfill service responsibilities to the department, college, university, and the profession.
• Work collaboratively with behavioral health service agencies to coordinate practicum and internship experiences for students.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure or certification as a Psychologist in Arizona, or eligibility for licensure or certification.
• Prior college teaching experience, with relevant graduate-level teaching experience in clinical psychology.
• Experience supervising practicum students in therapeutic techniques and psychological assessment.
• Experience in the field of Applied Psychology, with a background in health service agencies.
• Experience supervising graduate students in practicum and internships.
• Knowledge and skill in teaching therapeutic techniques and psychological assessment.
• Ability, experience, or strong interest in recruiting, advising, and mentoring graduate students, including working with graduate students on research projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds, including rural and southwest populations.
• Evidence of a strong professional identity and active involvement in related professional associations.
• Experience working in an educational setting that emphasises diverse student populations.
• Experience networking, collaborating, and consulting with health service agencies.

Embedded within the Applied Human Behavior and Educational Psychology programs, the Assistant Clinical Professor owns undergraduate and graduate course delivery across in-person, blended, and online formats. Working closely with community social service agencies and schools, this role shapes student outcomes by coordinating practicum experiences and building relationships that connect the department to interdisciplinary human service networks.

Core Functions

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across the Applied Human Behavior and Educational Psychology programs.
• Work collaboratively with community social service agencies and schools to coordinate.
• Supervise practicum and internship experiences for students.
• Teach in-person, blended, and online courses.
• Assist in recruiting, retaining, and advising Applied Human Behavior students, including developing and maintaining relationships with graduate programs.
• Fulfill service responsibilities to the department, college, and the profession.

Qualifications & Experience

• College teaching experience, including teaching as a graduate assistant.
• Clinical experience within community settings or human service organisations.
• Experience networking and collaborating with interdisciplinary human service organisations.
• Demonstrated success or potential in teaching human behavior, social work, psychology, and/or professional counseling.
• Demonstrated efficacy in teaching cultural humility, intersectionality, and diversity, and in working with people from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability, experience, or strong interest in supervising undergraduate students with service learning and internship projects.
• Active involvement or leadership roles in relevant professional associations.
• Familiarity with or experience using learning management systems for online teaching, such as Blackboard or Canvas.

Reporting to the department, the Assistant Clinical Professor leads clinical pathology service coverage, residency training, and recruitment of competitive candidates for the veterinary pathology program. Partnering with clinical service groups, this role builds program strength by pursuing collaborative diagnostic research and ensuring board eligibility requirements are met for house officers.

Primary Duties

• Provide routine clinical service availability of a board-eligible or board-certified clinical pathologist at all times.
• Continue providing clinical rotations in clinical pathology for house officers in specialty services to meet board eligibility requirements.
• Engage in scholarly activity in addition to mentorship of clinical pathology residency projects.
• Strengthen interactions with clinical service groups to assess and meet needs for new tests, equipment, clinical concerns, and educational needs.
• Maintain excellence in clinical pathology residency training and recruitment of competitive candidates.
• Pursue collaborative research with a preference for work aimed at developing novel or improved diagnostic tests.

Skills & Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent, with board eligibility.
• Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or European College of Veterinary Pathology.
• American College of Veterinary Pathologists Diplomate status preferred.
• Aptitude for or experience in teaching, preferably in clinical pathology instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Sitting at the intersection of teaching and professional practice, the Assistant Clinical Professor delivers undergraduate and graduate instruction in Industrial and Systems Engineering while advising student design, research, and extracurricular projects. Operating across department faculty and the broader technical community, this role advances the department's strategy by mentoring students through M.S. and Ph.D. committee work and sustaining active participation in professional societies.

Duties

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
• Serve as research and project advisor for undergraduate design and research projects.
• Provide advice, counseling, and oversight to undergraduate students engaged in approved extracurricular activities, such as design competitions and professional society activities.
• Serve as a member of the graduate faculty and as a graduate committee member for students seeking M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.
• Stay informed and current regarding topics related to principal areas of expertise.
• Serve as an active member of the technical community and participate in professional and technical society activities as appropriate.
• Participate as a member of the department faculty to promote the strategy and goals of the department.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering or a closely related area is required.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills are required.
• Ability, experience, or strong interest in recruiting, advising, and mentoring undergraduate students.

A key member of the outpatient care team, the Assistant Clinical Professor delivers excellent primary care to patients, including treatments, interventions, and clinical teaching, while serving as a preceptor for students. Collaborating across health care professionals and responding to changes in patient conditions, this role enables high-quality care outcomes and advances nursing education within the clinical setting.

Functions

• Provide excellent primary care to patients.
• Work independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide care in the outpatient setting.
• Communicate with team members about changes in patients' clinical conditions, results of diagnostic studies, and symptomatology.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in conditions.
• Perform treatments and interventions, conduct teaching and counseling of patients and families, and facilitate clinical research.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for students.

Experience & Qualifications

• Master's degree by the time of appointment.
• Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program by the time of appointment.
• Licensure as a registered professional nurse in the State of Missouri, with a Document of Recognition as a certified nurse practitioner from the Missouri State Board of Nursing by the time of appointment.
• Specialty certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the Pediatric Certification Nursing Board, or the National Certification Corporation is preferred.
• Experience in primary care or urgent care is preferred.

Sustained quality in counseling psychology training depends on the Assistant Clinical Professor, who teaches theory and clinical courses across online distance-delivered nursing programs and supervises students at the Northern Prairie Community Clinic. Based within the Department of Education Health and Behavior Studies, this role supports new online Master of Arts in Counseling program administration, student advising, and potential leadership responsibilities within the program.

Accountabilities

• Teach theory and clinical courses across online distance-delivered nursing programs, including RNBS, HSOL, MNE, and DNP programs.
• Assist in planning student placements, supervise student clinical experiences or practica based on teaching assignment, and maintain contact with community placement sites.
• Participate in scholarly activities based on interests and faculty rank.
• Provide effective didactic instruction using appropriate instructional technologies, including distance-delivered formats, to ensure course outcomes are met.
• Collaborate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, and mentor and advise students.
• Participate in faculty governance, faculty meetings, committee membership, professional activities, and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Provide services as assigned in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service.

Education & Experience

• Doctoral degree in Nursing or Education (Ph.D., DNP, DNS, or Ed.D.).
• Oregon RN license and current CPR card required.
• Three years of clinical practice experience required.
• Teaching experience at the baccalaureate level or higher.
• Experience as a student or instructor teaching online using the internet.

As the Assistant Clinical Professor, this role leads and assists in running clinical research projects and training programs within the Center for Family Intervention Science, including serving as clinical director and delivering Attachment-Based Family Therapy supervision. The Counseling and Family Therapy Department relies on this work to advance scholarship through publications and grant submissions, supervise practicum, and integrate commitment to diversity and social justice across teaching, research, and service.

Operational Focus

• Lead or assist in running research projects in the Center for Family Intervention Science.
• Serve as clinical director for the Center, including running the practicum program and carrying out training and supervision on clinical trial studies.
• Assist in training and supervision for the Attachment-Based Family Therapy Training Program.
• Lead or contribute to publications and grant submissions.
• Teach courses held online and on campus.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Serve on department, college, and university committees.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity and social justice through teaching, research, and service activities.
• Maintain current professional licensure and certifications.

Technical Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Doctorate in Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy or a related field.
• Licensure or certification as a Marriage and Family Therapist preferred.
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation or candidacy preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with the operations of large-scale research projects.
• Expertise in Attachment-Based Family Therapy, including the ability to train and supervise others in the ABFT model.
• Experience teaching in both face-to-face and online formats.

Assistant Clinical Professor develops and coordinates teacher certification training in social studies and history, overseeing field placements, supervising undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students, and aligning curriculum vertically across professional courses. The work directly supports local public school partnerships, cooperating teacher recruitment, and the preparation of certified educators equipped to work with diverse student populations.

Key Deliverables

• Teach, develop, and coordinate training of students seeking social studies and history secondary certification.
• Teach and supervise undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students in field-based teacher development courses and related experiences.
• Supervise field placements, recruit cooperating teachers, and work with local public school teachers who act as student mentors.
• Serve as one of the coordinators of the student teaching course.
• Organise topics, course materials, and communication among practicum lecturers, cooperating teachers, and field supervisors.
• Coordinate with team members to prioritise and organise topics and materials for professional courses and to vertically align curriculum.
• Develop social studies curriculum, including teacher preparation, and conduct outreach to schools.
• Work with staff, faculty, other departments, and academic advisors to implement the program.
• Advise students interested in teacher certification.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred.
• Teacher certification in Social Studies and/or History required.
• Twelve years of recent experience teaching Social Studies and/or History in high school.
• Experience as an administrator or evaluator in EC-12 settings may substitute.
• Public school experience required, with demonstrated leadership in the field.
• Experience developing academic curriculum and using educational technology.
• Training and experience in social-emotional learning, trauma-informed instruction, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in education preferred.
• Experience working with diverse school populations and/or designing and facilitating professional learning sessions for educators preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Active participation in professional organisations and activities.

The Assistant Clinical Professor delivers university coursework and mentors students, clinical teachers, and professional teachers as the full-time Faculty-in-Residence at a lab school. Collaborating with the lab school administrator and the Institute for School and Community Partnerships, this role produces stronger school-community connections by developing programs that advance the lab school's strategic framework and expand collaborative partnerships for on- and off-site initiatives.

Role Responsibilities

• Serve as the full-time Faculty-in-Residence at a lab school.
• Mentor students, clinical teachers, and professional teachers.
• Collaborate with the lab school administrator and with the Institute for School and Community Partnerships to develop programs and relationships that advance the lab school's strategic framework.
• Ensure alignment of lab school operations with the Institute's charter school partnership.
• Assess, evaluate, and recommend opportunities for collaboration with partners.
• Implement education outreach programming and work with the Institute to establish collaborative partnerships for on- and off-site initiatives.
• Coordinate program initiatives, ensuring unity of focus and purpose.
• Teach university courses as assigned.
• Fulfill service and committee work at the program, department, college, university, community, and profession levels.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience in public schools.
• Full-time teaching experience at the college level.
• Demonstrated experience delivering teacher professional development.
• Public school administration experience.
• Knowledge of the design and development of curriculum to support lab school activities.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others, with strong self-discipline and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to develop capacity in teachers to work successfully with students of varied experiences and backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community groups, educators, parents, civic associations, and the general public.
• Proficiency in computer software relevant to the role.
• Ability to prepare and maintain required reports and records, and to develop visual aids and instructional materials to meet specific training needs.

Embedded within the Department of Accounting at LeBow College of Business, the Assistant Clinical Professor develops and teaches undergraduate tax, financial, and managerial accounting courses alongside graduate tax offerings. Working closely with department faculty and professional accounting communities, this role advances accounting education by contributing to academic literature, presenting at professional society events, and managing online course delivery systems.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate tax, introductory financial, and managerial accounting courses.
• Teach graduate tax courses.
• Create appropriate syllabi and instructional materials for assigned courses.
• Manage online course delivery systems.
• Perform academic service to the department, college, and university as assigned.
• Contribute to professional or academic literature to advance the practice of accounting.
• Contribute to accounting professional societies via presentations or published articles.

Professional Experience

• Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or Business from an AACSB-accredited institution, or a commensurate level of professional experience and professional qualifications in accounting or taxation.
• Professional certification such as CPA or EA preferred.
• At least 1 year of academic teaching experience.
• At least 3 years of professional accounting or tax experience.
• Experience designing and delivering instructional material at the post-secondary level, including assessing student learning.
• Experience using online classroom management systems.
• Ability to write professional articles and contribute to academic accounting literature.
• Ability to present accounting knowledge or research to professional and academic audiences.

Reporting to the department, the Assistant Clinical Professor refines and delivers undergraduate and graduate instruction in multimedia, computer-aided design, 3-D modeling, and virtual and augmented reality across face-to-face and online formats. Partnering with faculty colleagues and service networks at the state, regional, and national levels, this role advances departmental research potential and curriculum development while supporting students through advising, thesis supervision, and doctoral committee work.

Areas of Ownership

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in multimedia, computer-aided design, 3-D modeling, and virtual and augmented reality, in both online and face-to-face formats.
• Participate in course and curriculum development and revision aligned with appropriate standards.
• Engage in department outreach and recruitment activities.
• Engage in professional development activities.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Supervise the development and completion of projects, theses, and dissertations for master's, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees.
• Participate with faculty to achieve departmental goals and provide service at the department, college, university, community, state, and national levels.

Background & Experience

• Degree-pending candidates and ABDs will be considered.
• Experience teaching or training in face-to-face and online environments, including designing courses using course management systems.
• Experience working with PC repair and maintenance, networking, and/or robotics.
• Experience in the teaching of technical writing.
• Experience with human performance technology.
• Experience with current computer hardware and software systems.
• Active participation in service at the state, regional, or national level.
• Experience advising and supervising undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrated potential to support departmental research endeavors.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations.