Instructor, Department Of Psychology

Department

Psychology

Job Posting Title

Instructor, Department of Psychology

Job Description

Fort Hays State University's Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track Instructor of Clinical Psychology and Practicum and Internship Coordinator. We seek a creative, collaborative, and engaging faculty member who will contribute positively to the department's culture of innovative teaching, student-centered mentoring, and dedicated service to our graduate and undergraduate programs. This position is located on the campus of FHSU in Hays, Kansas.

Faculty Duties

The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach on-campus and online courses, primarily at the graduate level (undergraduate on occasion). Scholarly activities related to the discipline are expected, and the ideal candidate would demonstrate an appreciation of scholarship reflected in their interactions with graduate students. Service to the department, university, local community, and discipline at large is expected. The candidate will serve as an advisor to graduate students in consultation with the program director.

Coordinator Duties

The candidate assists the Clinical Psychology Program in coordinating the placement of students in community partner-based practicum and internship experiences to fulfill the requirements for the MS Clinical Psychology degree. The candidate works closely with community partners to identify placement opportunities that align with FHSU Clinical Psychology Program requirements and to resolve related issues. The candidate also guides students through the matching process to secure assignments that support their learning and professional development.

Coordinator duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Advises students regarding practicum and internship experiences and placements
• Coordinates graduate student practicum and internship sites
• Ensures that students are academically cleared and qualified for placement
• Develops required paperwork for practicum/internship including updating syllabi, course requirements, and program handbook requirements
• Monitors documentation and ensures that students complete all the required practicum and internship paperwork before placement and graduation
• May, on occasion, serve as a practicum/internship supervisor
• Academic advising in collaboration with the Clinical Psychology Program Director

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology with an emphasis in clinical psychology
• Licensed as a psychologist in KS (at the doctoral or master's level including LP or LCP)
• Experience supervising clinical psychology graduate students in practicum and internship work
• This position is located on the campus of FHSU in Hays, Kansas. Successful candidates must relocate to Hays or within a reasonable daily commuting distance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated effectiveness in designing and teaching on-campus and online classes
• Demonstrated effectiveness in supervising (students, professionals, etc.), with a minimum of five years of relevant supervisory experience
• Experience working with tracking software for managing student clinical placements (e.g. SONIA; Time2Track)
• Experience working in diverse clinical environments and with diverse clinical populations

Rank

Instructor, Non-Tenure-Track

Appointment Date: The position begins in August 2026.

Priority Deadline: April 15th, 2025. Review of applications will begin after the priority deadline and continue until the position is filled.

BENEFITS: To review our competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents

Applicants should submit the following in one PDF:

• Cover letter addressing how the candidate is qualified for the position
• Curriculum vitae or résumé
• Copies of unofficial university transcripts showing graduate work
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• OPTIONAL: Include materials that demonstrate teaching and supervising effectiveness (e.g., syllabi; student feedback; course evaluations)

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Whitney Whitaker

Department Chair & Associate Professor

wkwhitaker@fhsu.edu

785-628-4405

About the Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology has 13 full-time faculty members and approximately 450 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students. The Department offers a BA and BS in Psychology; two M.S. degrees with specialization in clinical and school psychology, and a school psychology Education Specialist degree (Ed.S.). The department has a tradition of involving undergraduate and graduate students in research, and the school psychology program enjoys close working relationships with local school districts. The department is excited to welcome a new faculty member to a collegial and innovative institution, which is always willing to try something new and exciting in the spirit of better educating and preparing our students.

About Fort Hays State University

Founded in 1902, FHSU is a leading, forward-thinking university of the Midwest, with student enrollment exceeding 15,500 (including 4,500+ on the Hays campus, a unique China partnership program with enrollment of 4,000 students, and FHSU Online enrollment at over 7,000). Over 400 faculty and more than 500 professional and staff support and guide degree and certificate programs for the associate's, bachelor's, and master's programs, and for the Doctorate of Nursing Practice, representing 31 departments within these academic divisions:

• College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship
• College of Education
• College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
• Peter Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics
• Graduate School

Fort Hays State University provides exceptional opportunities for students from Kansas, the region, and the world, and the University attracts goal-oriented students who want premier learning experiences inside and outside the classroom combined with one-to-one attention and support. FHSU students graduate with the knowledge, professional skills, and confidence to have a competitive edge in their chosen careers. Upon graduation, 95% of FHSU students find a job or placement in graduate school.

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

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