Visiting Clinical Professor - Online Master’s in Psychology (MAP)/Master’s in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (MACLP) Programs

Description

The Psychology@Pepperdine MAP and MACLP online programs prepare students for careers in marriage and family therapy, counseling, and allied fields; and further advanced graduate study (e.g., doctoral programs in psychology). These aims are consistent with the mission of Pepperdine University to prepare students for lives of service, purpose, and leadership. The primary responsibility of the Visiting Clinical Professor position is to teach courses in the online Psychology (primarily MAP and MACLP) programs.

DUTIES:

• 80% time spent teaching in the online psychology programs.  This would primarily be in the online MACLP and MAP programs.  A qualified applicant may also be able to teach a limited number of courses in the Online MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (MSABA) program.
• 20% time spent attending faculty and divisional meetings; serving on division, school, and/or university committees; participation in other division, school, and/or university events.
• Regular communication with course leads of classes taught to ensure up-to-date and timely implementation of course-related content, assignments, and policies.
• Participation in service and leadership activities at the department and university levels (e.g., school, division, University standing and ad-hoc committees).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold the University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an employee assigned to this job.

Qualifications

Required: Doctorate degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field; licensure as a psychologist or MFT/LPCC in California; residing in the southern California area; demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, and service; attention and commitment to diversity; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; exceptional attention to detail, strong organization and time management skills, and the ability to perform routine and non-routine work with changing priorities; sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities, both as an independent entity and as part of a team; proficiency with video conferencing technology.

Preferred: At least 2 years previous experience in delivering online education at the graduate level in psychology; record of service and leadership to community and/or professional organizations; familiarity with California BBS guidelines and regulations as they pertain to graduate training. Experience teaching courses in/similar to those from the Pepperdine MACLP curriculum is desirable.

Salary: $72,000-$75,000

Application Instructions

Please submit the following:

1. A letter that indicates interest in the position, description of the applicant’s fit with the position description, teaching philosophy, and related clinical and scholarly interests.

2. A statement regarding the applicant’s active and current participation in a community of faith.

3. A curriculum vita that includes the names of three professional references.

Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ, and students, faculty, staff and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds. This is an exempt, 40 hour per week position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose