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The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology is a regionally accredited graduate school inclusive of traditional psychology and especially concentrated on consciousness studies; the relationship between psychological and spiritual experiences; and the lived integration of body, mind, spirit, creativity, and community. ITP emphasizes whole-person experiential learning. Residential MA and Ph.D. degrees are offered in addition to non-residential distance learning certificates and degrees. The school is located in Palo Alto, California, 45 minutes south of San Francisco. A collegial faculty and administrative culture prevails.
Curricular areas for core and contract faculty include transpersonal theory, spiritual traditions, spiritual guidance, creative expression, clinical psychology, human development, group and community work, organizational development, mind-body healing, somatic psychology, subtle energy, parapsychology, and transpersonal ecopsychology, as well as research methods and dissertation advising.
Other positions in the realm of Transpersonal Psychology not offered directly by ITP are posted on the Community Web forum.
Current Job Openings:Full-Time and Half-Time
Clinical Psychology Faculty
The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology invites applicants for full-time and half-time core faculty Clinical Psychology positions. We are seeking applicants with a broad range of research and clinical experience. A candidate with research and dissertation advising skills may also serve as half-time Associate Dissertation Director. The positions are open until filled.
Applicants should have a PhD in Clinical Psychology, be licensed or license eligible in California, be qualified to teach clinical psychology and to supervise students, and serve on dissertation committees in the residential (on-campus) Clinical PhD Program. Experience with APA accreditation is a plus. We invite applications from persons early in careers as well as those with more academic experience.
Candidates with one or more of the following are particularly encouraged to apply: knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, whole person and experiential learning, the integration of mind, body, and spirit, and experience or interest in field such as Transpersonal, Integral, Positive, or Cross-Cultural Psychology.
Interests in teaching, research and publications can include but are not limited to such topics as:
- Spiritually-oriented clinical approaches to psychotherapy and healthcare
- Transpersonal psychotherapy
- States of consciousness
- Meditation
- Wisdom psychologies
- Peak human abilities
- Exceptional human experience
- Human development
- Positive Psychology
Founded in 1975, ITP is a regionally accredited (WASC), non-sectarian private graduate institute with award winning students and outstanding faculty in teaching, research activities, publications, and leadership in the transpersonal field. ITP offers MAs and PhDs in Clinical Psychology and Transpersonal Psychology, as well as master’s degree programs. On-campus and distance learning programs enroll more than 400 students. Our culture includes active involvement among the faculty, students, board, and administrative staff.
ITP is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates including members of historically under-represented U.S. ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. ITP does not grant tenure but hires on a two-year renewable contract basis. Most of the faculty members have been in residence for 7-10 years or more. There is also an uncommonly supportive atmosphere of collegiality and a positive work environment.
Please send your CV, a statement describing your teaching philosophy, research experience and interests, experience working with students and clients from diverse backgrounds, and your transpersonal psychology or mind/body/spirit interest and involvement. We recommend that you visit the ITP website to learn more about the institute and transpersonal psychology (www.itp.edu)
Mail, fax, or email your materials to:
Helen Lee,
Administrative Assistant to the Academic Vice President
Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
1069 E. Meadow Circle
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Fax (650) 493-6835
hlee@itp.edu
www.itp.edu