Clinic Director and Core Faculty in Clinical Psychology, CSPP

The California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University, Sacramento invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor/Training Clinic Director in our Clinical PsyD program.

This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to blend clinical training, leadership and academic responsibilities:

• Clinic Director (25%): Serve as the Director of our program's training clinic, Alliant Sacramento Psychological Services (ASPS), which provides accessible telehealth services to clients across California. Learn more about our clinic and its mission: https://www.alliantclinics.org/alliant-sacramento-psychological-services
• Faculty Responsibilities (75%): Contribute as a core faculty member in our APA-accredited Clinical Psychology PsyD Program, engaging in teaching, mentoring, research, and program development.

We are seeking a dedicated clinician-educator with a passion for training the next generation of clinical psychologists and a commitment to service, equity, and evidence-based practice.

Application Review Begins: October 1, 2025.

Compensation:

• Depending on qualifications:Assistant Professor (starting) $90,294.42 or Associate Professor (starting) $105,571.38 annually.




• Note:The salary listed is for a 9-month faculty contract, paid out over 12 months.
• Additional compensation via summer teaching and fall/spring overload if desired.

• Comprehensive benefits:401K, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance,Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinic Director:Oversee clinic operations, supervise practicum student training, and ensure quality client services and training experiences year-round.

• The clinic's mission is to provide accessible and affordable psychological services to all Californians, no insurance needed. We practice from a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive framework, and serve all individuals including those from diverse backgrounds such as members of the LGBTQIA+ community and immigrants.
• The Clinic Director has a significant voice in the direction of the clinic, based on their interests and expertise. The right candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant positive impact in our community.

• Faculty:Teach graduate courses, chair dissertations, engage in research/scholarship, and provide service to the university and profession. Clinical supervision of practicum students can also be counted toward teaching units.

Qualifications:

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Licensed or license-eligible in California. If license-eligible, must be licensed in another state or at minimum have passed EPPP. Must obtain licensure within first year of employment.
• Strong teaching, clinical supervision, and program management skills.
• Commitment to cultural humility and social justice, and incorporating multicultural factors into the practice of psychology.

Work:

• Office Location:On Sacramento Campus with flexible working hours and hybrid two days.

Why CSPP Sacramento?

• APA-accredited Clinical Psychology PsyD program with emphasis in Trauma Assessment and Intervention and Buddhist Psychotherapy.
• Committed faculty members who work well together and are collaborative in responding to program needs.
• A vibrant, diverse Sacramento community, a rapidly growing city with a mix of urban and outdoor lifestyles, nestled in between bustling San Francisco and serene Lake Tahoe.
• One of the most affordable major cities in California.

Application Procedure:Applications should be submitted electronically.

Please include:

• Curriculum vita.
• Cover letter (including a statement describing your interest in the position).
• Applicants invited to interview should provide two letters of reference.

Have questions?

• Questions related to this position, please contact Dr. Natalie Bennett, chair of the faculty/clinical director search committee atnatalie.bennett@alliant.edu