Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training

The Department of Psychology at the University of Maine is recruiting a clinical psychologist at the associate professor rank to serve as the Director of Clinical Training (DCT) anticipated to start August 31, 2026. The DCT is the faculty member responsible for the doctoral program in clinical psychology (“the program”). The DCT leads the clinical faculty and advances the clinical program’s interests to the full department faculty and the department chair. They are responsible for assuring that the program maintains APA accreditation and for managing communication between the Commission on Accreditation and the program. While serving as the DCT, the faculty member will receive 1.5 months of summer compensation corresponding with the responsibilities of the position that extend beyond the regular 9-month, academic-year appointment. The ordinary teaching assignment for the DCT is 1/1 (the regular load is 2/2). 

The successful candidate will maintain an active and productive research program, including pursuit of external funding for research, teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in departmental and university service.

Essential duties and responsibilities related to the DCT include, but are not limited to: 

• manage recruitment of students to the program 
• supervise administration of Psychological Services Center 
• liaise to APA (e.g., annual reports, accreditation renewal)
• update program handbook annually
• secure and maintain appropriate community-based training experiences
• advise the chair on graduate class scheduling
• manage clinical program students’ professional development and training-related personal issues
• maintain documentation of PhD students’ clinical experiences
• oversee annual review of each clinical student 
• track the development of profession-wide competencies for each clinical student
• conduct annual survey of program alumni
• pursue funding to support the clinical program (e.g., federal training grants, private support)
• lead the clinical faculty.

The Department of Psychology includes an MA program in Psychological Science (Social, Cognitive, Biological), and Doctoral programs in Psychological Science and Clinical Psychology. The doctoral program in clinical psychology has enjoyed continuous APA accreditation since 1975. Faculty clinical and research interests include cognitive aging, behavioral medicine, suicide risk assessment, stress-illness models, and social determinants in health. The clinical program offers well-regarded Neuropsychology and Child Psychology training emphasis for doctoral students as well. We value colleagues who bring diverse perspectives to their teaching, research, and service.

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology for an APA accredited program
• Completion of APA accredited predoctoral internship
• Active license to practice psychology and eligible for Maine licensure
• Has obtained rank of Associate Professor at a regionally accredited college or university
• Meets University of Maine Department of Psychology criteria for rank of Associate Professor
• Record of peer-reviewed publications and ongoing program of research
• Experience mentoring doctoral students in clinical psychology
• Record of successful classroom teaching 
• Knowledge of APA Standard of Accreditation and Operating Procedures of the Committee on Accreditation
• Academic leadership experience
• Record of securing external funding for research

Preferred:

• Record of securing external funding to support training of doctoral students in clinical psychology
• Evidence of involvement in departmental, institutional, and professional service 
   

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) Cover Letter: Describe your qualifications with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications and explain your interest in joining the department and the University of Maine.
2.) Resume/curriculum vitae.
3.) Research Statement: A statement summarizing your experience and proposed program of research including future directions.
4.) Teaching Statement: A statement describing your teaching experience and philosophy.
5.) Writing sample in the form of one or two published articles.
6.) Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on April 13, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jeff Hecker. 

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. 

 

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