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