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National University's JFK School of Psychology and Social Sciences is seeking a Full-time Faculty (open rank) to work onsite in Pleasant Hill, California (expected start in September 2024).. The FT Faculty will serve as the PsyD Program Director.. Expertise in psychological assessment and testing is required for this position's teaching assignment. Meets with Administrators, Faculty and Students as needed Serves as the as the PsyD Program Director.. Supervisory Responsibilities: The PsyD Program Director supervises a faculty of 10 professors.

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National University's JFK School of Psychology and Social Sciences is seeking a Full-time Faculty (open rank) to work onsite in Pleasant Hill, California (expected start in September 2024). The Full-time Faculty is responsible for the following: oversight and management of all tasks relative to the program's APA accreditation; interfaces with University administration and participates in all meetings with faculty and administration as needed; supervises, evaluates and schedules teaching assignments for the PsyD faculty; handles all routine program communications, including standing in the program; works with PsyD Student Council to plan graduation and other social events for students; receives and handles all student concerns; provides the public face of the PsyD program to prospective applicants and the community at large. This position also requires teaching psychology amongst others in testing and assessment. The FT Faculty will serve as the PsyD Program Director. Essential Functions: Administration <ul> <li>Manages all aspects of the program's APA accreditation process </li> <li>Works closely with JFKSOPSS Dean, Associate Deans, and faculty </li> <li>Supervises and provides annual evaluations and faculty plans for PsyD faculty </li> <li>Manages teaching schedules of core (full time) and adjunct (part time) faculty </li> <li>Responsible for all routine program communications, including letters for students standing in the program </li> <li>Faculty advisor for PsyD Student Council, including support for graduation activities and other social events </li> <li>Receives and addresses all student concerns </li> <li>Serves as "public face" of the program in marketing to prospective applicants as well as the community at large </li> <li>Communicates critical information (e.g., accreditation information) directly to PsyD students, faculty and staff </li> <li>Participates in hiring of new full time or part time faculty </li> <li>Expertise in psychological assessment and testing is required for this position's teaching assignment </li> <li>Meets with Administrators, Faculty and Students as needed <ul> <li>Serves as the as the PsyD Program Director. </li> <li>Conducts annual reviews and facilitates the creation of faculty plans. </li> <li>Oversees and manages all tasks relative to the program's APA accreditation. </li> <li>Teach courses amongst others in intellectual/cognitive and personality assessment </li></ul> </li> </ul>Instruction <ul> <li>Include multiple methods of engagement to create a positive learning environment that encourages motivation and persistence, maintaining frequent communication with students; offering opportunities for ongoing interaction to discuss feedback, addressing concerns, and plans; making accommodations to address learning styles by personalizing teaching and using appropriate tools or models of instruction. </li> <li>Apply innovative, uniquely competitive, and distinct high-performing techniques, approaches, and content knowledge in program courses. </li> <li>Maintain the rigor, high standards and consistency of courses that attract, retain, and prepare a diverse body of students to meet workforce demands. </li> <li>Leverage adaptive and advanced technology-based educational approaches to student engagement and learning outcomes. </li> <li>Ensure course and program practices are in alignment with compliance and accreditation standards, as applicable. </li> <li>Utilize effective teaching methods while encouraging higher order thinking. </li> <li>Reinforces alignment of course activities to course and program outcomes as evidenced by announcements, discussion participation, and feedback. </li> <li>Incorporate supplemental content in announcements, discussions, and assignment feedback to support student learning and engagement. </li> <li>Seek out and encourage higher order thinking through Socratic questioning, open-ended questions, multiple perspectives, and critical thinking and evaluation. </li> <li>Consistently model good discussion practices and encourage active participation from students. </li> <li>Establishes personal and authentic presence while sharing experience, skills, and knowledge with students. </li> <li>Reinforces meaningful connections between course content and broader concepts. </li> <li>Provides personalized, substantive, timely, and constructive feedback on assignments that empowers and encourages students to improve. </li> <li>Participates in course discussions actively and substantively. </li> <li>Provide timely, substantive communication and feedback utilizing technology tools. </li> <li>Provide and regularly reinforce available communication methods, response timelines, and office hours. </li> <li>Interact and reply to students within the introductory period, on discussion forums, and on assignment feedback. </li> <li>Posts announcements providing guidelines for success and introducing topics and expectations. </li> <li>Provide an inclusive learning environment that encourages student success and motivation. </li> <li>Encourage student interactions and collaboration while providing direct and indirect support. </li> <li>Consistently demonstrates awareness of the importance of inclusive practices and accessibility. </li> <li>Consistently provide support to at-risk students. </li> <li>Adhere to National University's academic integrity policy. Scholarship </li> <li>Contribute to the university's position in given areas of academic pursuit through scholarly research. </li> <li>Engage in scholarly activities to maintain professional growth and accreditation expectations. </li> </ul>Service <ul> <li>Serve on assigned university committees, societies, councils, and chapters, and engage in community activities that promote program outreach and university goals. </li> <li>Participate in program meetings and advisory boards to integrate best practices and strategic initiatives. </li> <li>Attend and participate in professional groups, staying abreast of new trends and innovations. </li> <li>Participate in professional development as outlined in the faculty handbook. </li> <li>Align professional development activities with program objectives and faculty evaluation. </li> </ul>Supervisory Responsibilities: The PsyD Program Director supervises a faculty of 10 professors. Required Qualifications: <ul> <li>Terminal degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology </li> <li>Familiarity/experience with APA accreditation procedures </li> <li>Expertise in psychological assessment </li> <li>Teaching experience in higher education </li> <li>Teaching at the doctoral level </li> </ul>Preferred Qualifications: <ul> <li>Leadership experience in higher education </li> <li>Licensed or licensure-eligible as a clinical psychologist in California </li> <li>Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining courses </li> </ul>Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills: <ul> <li>Strong demonstrated ability to drive teaching through engagement for adult learners, using multiple modalities, leveraging technology and providing feedback to students that is meaningful, timely, balanced and individualized. </li> <li>Accepts personal accountability, proactively seeks resolution for personal limitations head-on; and supports honesty and respect towards others, the company and oneself. </li> <li>Actively seeks to influence, build effective relationships, and gain alignment with peers, functional partners, and/or external partners to accomplish business objectives. </li> <li>Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; recognizes opportunities for change; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge courses. </li> <li>Encourages and supports innovative and diverse thinking. Maintains strong working relationships during times of transition. </li> <li>Work collaboratively to foster a cooperative spirit within a large and/or small team of diverse cultures, while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, deadlines, and frequently changing priorities. </li> <li>Communicates effectively, actively listens, adapts communication to audience and fosters effective communication with others. Demonstrates the ability to be consistently open, honest, and candid when communicating with others. </li> <li>Ability to demonstrate an understanding of underlying organizational issues and strategies. </li> <li>Experienced leader with the ability to anticipate and plan for change and communicate a vision to the team. </li> <li>Ability to develop and achieve measurable and challenging goals to support the organizations vision, mission, strategic goals, and objectives. </li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individual constituencies in a diverse community. </li> <li>Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills to simplify complex data that informs departmental and program strategies. </li> <li>Solid consulting and mentorship skills that result in teamwork and diplomacy. </li> <li>Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governing body regulations. </li> <li>Ability to support doctoral students </li> <li>Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. </li> <li>Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. </li> <li>Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a proven ability to provide timely, accurate information on a variety of academically oriented subjects to both internal and external constituents. </li></ul> Location: Onsite in Pleasant Hill, CA Travel: Travel required at least once annually to attend annual Commencement ceremony and to attend other required meetings (if held onsite). #LI-JL1 Compensation Range: Annual Salary: $66,560.00 - $105,355.00 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 unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employee per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a diverse mix of highly talented, innovative, and create 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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