Jan Term 2025 Adjunct Faculty COUN 742- 01/SPSY 742 Child & Adolescent Psychopathology

Description

Per course adjunct faculty for the Counseling program's course, COUN 742-01/SPSY 742 -01.

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College. 

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary’s offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Qualifications

Counseling 742- 01/SPSY 742-01 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (3 units)

 

The purpose of this course is to increase the students’ understanding of the various psychological disorders including diagnoses and theories of etiology. The developmental perspective, within a social/economic/cultural context will be emphasized. The students will gain an understanding of the impact of psychopathology on the child and adolescent’s achievement within the school setting. Interventions, treatment modalities, and options for support including psychological, psychopharmacological, and educational therapies will be embedded within the coverage of each of the various disorders. Students will understand and demonstrate the ability to work through all components of a case study/case formulation. Risk and protective factors will be emphasized as an important component to case formulations. Students will be expected to include recent research from peer reviewed journal in order to further their understanding of current and future directions within the field of child and adolescent psychopathology.

 

Required Qualifications: Candidates must have M.S., M.A., or Ph.D. in School Psychology and be a credentialed school psychologist in the state of California with a minimum of 3 years experience as a practicing school psychologist. Faculty who teach any PPS specialization course will need to have work in prek-12 school settings in the last three years. 

 

Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. in School Psychology is highly desirable. A successful record of teaching experience at the graduate level. Current license in Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, Educational Psychology, or Psychology and/or National Certification in School Psychology from the National Association of School Psychologists. A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, multicultural/international competence, social justice, clinical expertise, and familiarity with counseling & psychological theory and practice.

 

Application Instructions

Applicants to all available course sections who are members of the Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have previously taught this course, or COUN 246, or who have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements:

- Indicate interest via application to the posting

- Complete the SMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire to identify as a Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit faculty member or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021

 

- Indicate preferences if there are multiple sections

Please apply online at https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/offices-services/academic-affairs/adjunct-faculty-openings or click on the APPLY NOW button above

Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College

A resume

The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.  

In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.

Please note that courses will be assigned to current qualified adjunct faculty members who apply during the first 14 days of the posting in the following order:

1. Seniority of those who have taught the course previous