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Program Director and Core Faculty: Clinical Psychology Phoenix Campus

Location
Phoenix, Arizona (AZ), us
Listed
3 days ago

Position Summary

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.

50% Program Director: 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.

50% Core Faculty: 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.

Starting Salary

$124,000 annualized, Full-time, Exempt.

Benefits Plans Include

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A PhD or PsyD degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program.

  • Experience: 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.

License: Licensed as a psychologist in Arizona within the first calendar year following program start.

Our IMPACT Values

  • Inclusion: We value and engage the rich diversity of the Alliant community.
  • Mentoring: We provide guidance and create enabling environments for success.
  • Passion: We bring enthusiasm, creativity, and authenticity to our work.
  • Accountability: We act with integrity and responsibility in all we do.
  • Communication: We are responsive, transparent, and respectful in our interactions.
  • Teamwork: We collaborate to develop innovative solutions for our community.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program Director Duties/Responsibilities (comprise.50 FTE upon program launch). Ensures delivery of a quality academic program through:

  • Maintaining an active presence that assures campus vitality.
  • Being accessible to faculty, students, and sta 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 quali ed students.
  • Ensuring curriculum and courses are current, relevant, and e ective 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 scal sustainability through budget management.
  • Ensuring accuracy of advertising used in printed and electronic materials.

Governance & Planning

  • 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.

Personnel Management

  • Effectively initiates and recommends hiring and retention.
  • Develops, coaches, counsels, and evaluates faculty and staff.
  • Faculty Activities/Responsibilities (comprise.50 FTE upon program launch)
  • Facilitated Learning

On-ground and distance education, including

  • 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

  • Scholarship/research re ecting original, creative, and peer-reviewed contributions to the field of psychology commensurate with academic rank.

Service

  • All faculty engage in 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.

Supervisory Responsibility

  • Direct Reports: Core Faculty; Adjunct Faculty; Program Coordinator; Director of Clinical Training; Teaching, Research, or Student Assistant, when assigned.
  • Indirect Reports: None.

Contact Responsibility

Internal: Interacts with supervisor to receive direction and instructions and/or review of work results. This position works closely with colleagues in multiple departments (i.e., Admissions, Student Advising, Registrar, etc.) to support both students and colleagues in achieving student success and program goals.

External: Interacts with prospective students, to provide advice and support. Interacts with accrediting and regulatory agencies as required.

Primary Work Location, Hours & Travel Requirements

  • Office Location: Hybrid per university policy; regular presence on the Phoenix campus is required, but frequency may vary.
  • Work Hours: Standard office hours.
  • Travel: Occasional travel to campus, clinics, and professional meetings.

Background Check Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

Additional Information

Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Office of People & Culture (Human Resources) at or.

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Governing legislation: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law.

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About the Company

Alliant University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement.

The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.

Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

Our Mission

Alliant University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

Our Vision: An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

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