Job Details

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including:
2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC systems westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

The primary location of this position is on-site at the Cullowhee, NC campus.

The Assistant Director of Training will provide a central role in managing, promoting, and supporting all clinical training programs at WCU.

Those serving in this role will ensure the effective oversight and administration of the Doctoral Internship Program, maintaining APA accreditation and professional standards while managing all aspects of intern training and evaluation.

This role involves coordinating the application review process, conducting interviews, and submitting rankings to the National Matching Services, as well as overseeing the maintenance of Counseling Center records related to intern training.

Additionally, the position includes providing clinical supervision to trainees, facilitating training opportunities for staff, and delivering a range of psychological services to students, thereby fostering a supportive and effective training environment.

Interested candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America without the need for employer sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology required. Completion of an APA Accredited Internship required. Be a licensed psychologist in good standing in North Carolina or a licensed psychologist in a state outside of North Carolina and able to transfer licensure to North Carolina by start date.

Three years experience working within a college/university counseling center setting; two to three years of experience providing training (including the provision of clinical supervision).

To be considered, you must apply online. Hard-copy application materials will not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please attach a cover letter, current resume and a list of three references (include complete contact information - telephone numbers).

For questions or additional information, please contact: Dr. Engler, Director, Counseling & Psychological Services at 828-227-7469.