Director of Clinical Training

Executive Search Profile

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DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL TRAINING

Marywood University invites applications for the position of Director of Clinical Training (DCT) within the Department of Psychology and Counseling. The University seeks a detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced clinical educator to partner with the Academic Vice President and Dean of the College of Health Sciences and program faculty to lead the administration, compliance, and ongoing development of the PsyD program. The DCT will join a dedicated clinical core faculty that is committed to the Scholar-Practitioner model and the mission of the University, ensuring that the program maintains full APA accreditation while providing a rigorous, supportive educational pathway for students to achieve licensure and professional success.

Marywood University serves a diverse and growing community of more than 3,000 students across its undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the charism of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the University offers a personalized learning environment with a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The faculty is highly credentialed, with approximately 87% of full-time members holding a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in their field. Marywood remains committed to access and affordability, with a significant majority of students receiving financial aid. The University’s academic portfolio is designed to meet the evolving demands of the modern workforce, offering over 80 degrees from the bachelor’s to the doctoral level.

This is a 12-month clinical core faculty appointment with a renewable three-year administrative term, appointed by Marywood’s Chief Academic Officer. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences, the DCT serves as the primary administrator for the PsyD program, balancing administrative leadership with teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful candidate will receive a significant reduction in teaching load (6-credits) to effectively manage program operations, ensure continuous APA accreditation compliance, and foster a culture of clinical excellence. The DCT joins a collaborative faculty team in a program defined by its commitment to the Scholar-Practitioner model and close-knit student mentorship.

Minimum qualifications for the DCT include:

• A Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program.
• Completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship.
• Licensure as a psychologist or eligibility for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Prior knowledge of APA accreditation standards and processes, or the ability to readily become competent in these regulations.
• Successful leadership experience within an academic or clinical setting.

To ensure full consideration, completed applications are due by February 1, 2026. Candidates are asked to review the Executive Search Profile to understand the unique opportunities and qualifications for this position.

You will be required to submit a current resume, a cover letter addressing the position, and the contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone number, and relationship to you). Please click the Apply Now button to submit your application. 

We encourage you to contact Mr. Kevin Cavanagh, Senior Consultant, at (646) 342-1700, or schedule a call with Dr. Ellen Junn, Senior Consultant, here, or via email at MarywoodDirector@rhperry.com. All inquiries will remain confidential.