Program Director & Core Faculty, Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

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An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

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• 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.
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• Communication: We are responsive, transparent, and respectful in our interactions.
• Teamwork: We collaborate to develop innovative solutions for our community.

This position will serve as the founding Program Director for the Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program. Prior to program launch, the position will be 1.0 FTE program director and 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, 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: $95,000 annualized (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.

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 within the first calendar year following program start.

Skills:

• Communication skills:
  • Maintains open and responsive communication with students, faculty, and staff.
  • Readily available for meetings as needed.
  • Ability to clearly and concisely explain and implement requirements and expectations for students and faculty.
• Leadership skills:
  • Engagement as an effective leader.
  • Ability to encourage, direct, hold accountable, and guide students and faculty.
  • Applies strong critical thinking, judgment, and analytical skills to resolve complex issues.
• Administrative skills:
  • Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
  • Experience with academic program development and implementation.
• Interpersonal skills:
  • Ability to develop strong professional relationships with students, faculty, and other employees.
  • Practices cultural humility and operates from an inclusive perspective, communicating and interacting effectively with people from all backgrounds and experiences.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions, and to maintain confidentiality.
• Organizational skills:
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and initiative.
  • Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Manage competing priorities to meet the needs of the program and students.
  • Ability to complete tasks and submit deliverables per required deadlines.
• Data and Technical skills:
  • Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to use data to inform program improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Program Director Duties/Responsibilities (comprise .50 FTE upon program launch)

• Ensures delivery of a quality academic program through:
  • Maintaining an active presence that assures program 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.
• 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

     Distance education, including:

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  • Course and syllabus preparation
  • Class curriculum coordination, planning, and teaching
  • Assessment and evaluation of learners
  • Mentoring and advising students
  • Develops, coaches, counsels, and evaluates faculty and staff

• Scholarship
  • Scholarship/research reflecting 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 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.

Please contact Debra Kawahara for more information: dkawahara@alliant.edu.

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:
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