Forensic Psychology Professor

About the University of Denver

The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Our university is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.

About the Graduate School of Professional Psychology

The Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) at the University of Denver is dedicated to transforming the way we think about and approach mental health and wellness. Our goal is to develop exceptional practitioners and scholars who are equipped to meet the needs of diverse communities.

About the MAFP Program

The Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology (MAFP) Program at the University of Denver is a clinically-focused, master's-level training program that prepares students to become ethical, competent, and culturally informed practitioners in the forensic psychology field. Our program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in forensic psychology, including coursework, practicum experiences, and research opportunities.

About Denver FIRST

The University of Denver's Forensic Institute for Research, Service, and Training (Denver FIRST) is a regional hub for expertise in forensic mental health. Our institute is dedicated to fostering community and university partnerships through research, service, and training opportunities. We aim to improve forensic mental health practices locally and globally.

Position Summary

We seek a colleague who is passionate about preparing students in a clinically-focused, master's-level training program to become ethical, competent, and culturally informed practitioners in the forensic psychology field. A successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of equity-focused research, teaching, and service, with the knowledge and experience to teach courses on substance treatment across GSPP programs.

Essential Functions

• Teaching, as a tenure-line faculty member, 6 courses at the graduate level;
• Mentoring GSPP PsyD students enrolled in the Colorado OUD/SUD Training (COST) Program;
• Advising, supervising, and mentoring students in the MAFP Program;
• Performing meaningful institutional service and participating in governance at the program, college, and university level, as well as professional service to local, national, and/or international communities;
• Engaging in and sustaining a research agenda in applied and community-based research, including seeking external funding;
• Contributing to a model workplace to promote mutual respect;
• Advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice across various aspects of the position;
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the capacity for outstanding teaching at the graduate level;
• Initiative and ability to work both independently and in a collaborative, collegial environment;
• Demonstrated ability to interact with diverse communities or evidence of a commitment to incorporate inclusive teaching methods and/or pedagogies to effectively engage broadly diverse student populations;
• Relevant knowledge of and demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence, social justice, equity, and access in education;
• Ability and willingness to incorporate relevant, timely, and inclusive course material;
• Ability to effectively receive and incorporate feedback;
• Ability to meet changing course and program needs;
• We seek candidates with PsyD or PhD degrees (or their equivalent), relevant professional experience and licensure, and a commitment to outstanding, inclusive, and culturally-informed classroom teaching.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in clinical or forensic psychology or a closely related field;
• Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in Colorado;
• Licensed or license eligible as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in Colorado;
• Experience with teaching, supervision, research and scholarship, service, and/or relevant professional experience, commensurate with rank, particularly in the area of substance treatment;
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching, clinical service, research, and/or training appropriate to the missions of the MAFP program and Denver FIRST;
• Knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to effectively engage with diverse individuals and communities, including those with substance use disorders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five to ten years post-doctoral experience in the field of forensic psychology;
• Experience conducting forensic mental health evaluations;
• Practical knowledge about competency restoration, traumatic brain injury, justice-involved youth;
• Accomplished graduate level teaching and mentorship that reflects a variety of instructional approaches and/or curricular perspectives to engage diverse populations and learning styles;
• A demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and social justice advocacy in education;
• A demonstrated record of institutional and professional leadership;
• A demonstrated record of successful grant acquisition and external funding;
• Strong network in substance abuse treatment field or clinical community;
• Strong record of publication and presentation in substance abuse psychology.

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