Assistant Professor of Psychology

Position Information

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Family Sciences
Division: School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Department: School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Exempt 11 month Non-Tenure Track Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Chaminade’s mission and strategic plan through program development and management.
• Foster an environment that promotes academic and professional growth.
• Provide leadership in program assessment and accreditation.
• Support students through the DMFT dissertation process.
• Market the program and assist with student recruitment.

Curriculum Lead

• Support Chaminade’s mission and strategic plan through program development and management.
• Foster an environment that promotes academic and professional growth.
• Provide leadership in program assessment and accreditation.
• Support students through the DMFT dissertation process.
• Market the program and assist with student recruitment.

Program Management

• Participate in regular department meetings to ensure communication and alignment with university initiatives.
• Monitor enrollment trends for program sustainability.
• Support student retention, progression, and graduation.
• Maintain accurate student records and program documentation.
• Address faculty, staff, and student concerns.
• Collaborate with enrollment management and admissions on recruitment strategies.

Professional and Community Involvement

• Promote the program in the community to enhance enrollment, scholarship, and internship opportunities.
• Build partnerships with local associations, agencies, and organizations.
• Encourage student engagement in professional organizations and internships.
• Align curriculum with workforce needs to ensure relevance for undergraduate and graduate students.

Education and Experience

• Minimum Qualifications: Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, Five years direct care experience in providing individual, couple, and family therapeutic services, Licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), AAMFT membership and AAMFT approved supervisor/supervisor candidate status.
• Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Two years of experience in clinical supervision of marriage and family therapy students or marriage and family therapists with a provisional license, College/University teaching experience, Experience with program or university accreditation process, Experience mentoring and advising graduate students.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strength in family-focused theory or research methods (depth in quantitative and/or mixed methods).
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusivity, and anti-racist practices.
• Proficient in the use of technology to support both in-class and online learning environments.
• Experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse students.
• Must have the ability to create and facilitate a meaningful learning environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body at all levels of the university.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), and other programs related to teaching, learning, advising, and assessment.
• Organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students.
• Familiarity with educational technology and ability to use it to enhance student learning.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality.
• High integrity and ethical standards.

Physical Requirements

• Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills.
• Must have finger dexterity.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

Other Requirements

• This is a full-time, exempt position. Forty hours per week (M-F) will be the general rule. However, depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required.
• Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and a varying schedule.
• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required.
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University.
• Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner.
• The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies while employed.