Program Director and Core Faculty: Clinical Psychology Phoenix Campus

Bertelsmann-Jobs • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $124,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is the founding Program Director for the Clinical Psychology PsyD program in Phoenix. Prior to program launch, the position is 1.0 FTE program director with a focus on program development, including building program materials, preparing a self-study, developing practicum sites, and recruiting core and adjunct faculty. Upon program launch, the position will be .50 FTE program director and .50 FTE core faculty. The Program Director manages academic and program functions; oversees program assessment, continuous improvement interventions, and accreditation; leads and/or facilitates student sessions such as workshops and orientations; provides educational guidance for new and continuing students; assists in the development and implementation of student learning outcomes; leads and/or participates in curriculum development, faculty development, and applicable university and/or program activities. Core faculty are expected to maintain a course load, chair dissertation projects, provide service to the program and university, and engage in scholarship. The area of specialization for the position is open. Stronger candidates will have clinical and/or research specialties that focus on oppressed or underserved groups.

Requirements

• A PhD or PsyD degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program
• Demonstrated experience with program administration, graduate-level teaching, scholarship, clinical expertise, and commitment to multicultural training
• A minimum of three (3) years prior experience in an administrative or leadership role in clinical psychology, preferably administrative experience in an academic setting
• At least five (5) years of experience in the field as a licensed psychologist
• Licensed as a psychologist in Arizona within the first calendar year following program start
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

• Clinical and/or research specialties that focus on oppressed or underserved groups

Responsibilities

• Manages academic and program functions
• Oversees program assessment, continuous improvement interventions, and accreditation
• Leads and/or facilitates student sessions such as workshops and orientations
• Provides educational guidance for new and continuing students
• Assists in the development and implementation of student learning outcomes
• Leads and/or participates in curriculum development, faculty development, and applicable university and/or program activities
• Maintains an active presence that assures campus vitality
• Being accessible to faculty, students, and staff through multiple modalities (e.g., in-person, phone, video)
• Overseeing the recruitment, retention, and management of core and adjunct faculty
• Working collaboratively with appropriate admissions and enrollment personnel to facilitate the successful enrollment/matriculation of qualified students
• Ensuring curriculum and courses are current, relevant, and effective in meeting program learning outcomes
• Field placement consultation with the program’s Director of Clinical Training
• Engaging in ongoing programmatic assessment to ensure program quality and adherence to regional and specialty accreditation standards, as applicable
• Ensuring fiscal sustainability through budget management
• Ensuring accuracy of advertising used in printed and electronic materials
• Works in conjunction with the Dean to develop and execute the strategic vision of the school and program
• Participates in school, campus, and University governance committees, as appropriate
• Effectively initiates and recommends hiring and retention
• Develops, coaches, counsels, and evaluates faculty and staff
• Course and syllabus preparation
• Class curriculum coordination, planning, and teaching
• Assessment and evaluation of learners
• Mentoring and advising students
• Research/scholarship mentoring and supervision
• Scholarship/research reflecting original, creative, and peer-reviewed contributions to the field of psychology commensurate with academic rank
• Service to the program, university, profession, and community commensurate with academic rank
• Comply with Alliant International University rules and regulations and those of applicable accrediting agencies, as well as with the ethical standards of the American Psychological Association
• Perform other related tasks, duties, and responsibilities as required, assigned, or directed

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Benefit Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Transportation Spending Account
• Employee Tuition Waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree