Part-time Assistant Professor, Doctor of Clinical Psychology Program

Position Summary:

The School of Psychology & Social Sciences (JFK) is seeking a Part-time Assistant Professor in the following areas of specialization(s): Clinical Psychology and Psychological Assessment.

In this role, the part-time faculty member will teach, train, and supervise doctoral level students within a programmatic core discipline as assigned. Primary responsibilities include engaging students, offering excellent feedback, and inspiring students to achieve course and program outcomes relevant to the core discipline. This position works closely with other faculty teaching in the discipline, Associate Dean, and Dean.

Essential Functions

The role of Part-time Assistant Professor includes teaching

courses within a programmatic core discipline as assigned and supervise doctoral level trainees conducting psychological assessments to clients in the community.

Responsibilities

• Part-time Assistant Professor will teach in-person courses, which may include some teaching on weekends. The exception to this requirement is when there is a holiday observed by the University.
• Part-time Assistant Professor will answer all student emails within two calendar days which is likely to require responding over weekends. 
• Part-time Assistant Professor will supervise advanced doctoral trainees conducting psychological assessment in the Psychological Assessment Clinic [PAC] at National University, which may include being available to provide supervision on the weekends and/or evenings.
• Part-time Assistant Professor shall be available to the trainee 100% of the time the trainee is working. This availability may be in person or through telephone, or other appropriate technologies.
• Part-time Assistant Professor will provide timely and quality feedback to students and trainees 

Scholarship

Part-time Assistant Professor is expected to meet the University’s requirements for scholarship as articulated in the Faculty Handbook. Part-time Assistant Professor is encouraged to apply for the various initiatives the University funds to promote research and scholarship. Part-time Assistant Professor will:

• Maintain a record of scholarly activities befitting a doctoral granting institution
• Contribute to the body of knowledge of their discipline

Compliance with University Policies 

Part-time Assistant Professors are expected to know, acknowledge, and comply with university policies as stated in the Team Member Handbook and Faculty Handbook.

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Doctoral degree in Psychology.
• Possess and maintain a valid, active Psychologist license in the state of California free of any formal disciplinary action.
• Demonstrated ability in teaching at the graduate level is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in supervising graduate level trainees is preferred.
• Sensitivity in working with ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse student and patient population.

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:

• Create and update course syllabi that conform to NU standards.
• Create original course material.
• Evaluate and grade student performance.
• Be available for office hours and clinical supervision.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret psychological assessment data.
• Ensure the quality of diagnostic assessments.
• Frequent proofreading and providing feedback on student and trainee assignments.
• Attends weekly remote supervisory team meetings with psychological assessment clinic.
• Ability to participate as an active team member of the team and organization and work toward a common goal. Contributes fully to the team effort and plays an integral part in the smooth running of teams without necessarily taking the lead.
• Accepts personal accountability, proactively seeks resolution for personal limitations head-on; and supports honesty and respect towards others, the company and oneself.
• Working knowledge, principles and practices of office management/systems within a higher education environment, preferred. Demonstrates an understanding of underlying organizational issues.
• Work independently and foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures, while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and frequently changing priorities.
• Intermediate use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook. Experience using Student Information System (SIS) such as SOAR/Peoplesoft systems.
• Skill in operating equipment, such as personal computer, fax, copier, phone systems
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governing body regulations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills: verbal and written
• Demonstrated mastery of APA style

Location: On site

Travel: No travel required

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Compensation Range:

Hourly: $26.63 – $28.89

Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For part-time positions, please click here.

National University offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment that supports diversity.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University. We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, color, ancestry, age, family care status, veteran status, marital status, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and other legally protected group status.

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