Director of School Psychology, Professor

Salary Range: $65,000 - $72,000 (11 month)

CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU

MISSION STATEMENT

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

Position Information

Title: Director of School Psychology, Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

Division: School of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Exempt 

Full Time, 11 month position

Position Summary

The Director oversees the administrative and clinical operations of the School Psychology program at Chaminade University including; accreditation, assigning teaching assignments for faculty, recruitment and selection of prospective students for the program, coordinate clinical placements, recruit and train preceptors, curriculum design, program planning, advising doctoral and education specialist students, chairing dissertation committees, manage the inventory of test kits, and teaching  undergraduate psychology and school psychology courses. The individual will also support data collection, report writing, and other administrative activities.

This position is an on-campus position located in Oahu, Hawai`i. 

Reports to

Direct Report to: Dean of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Management and Operation (80% of work time)

• Develop, monitor and/or revise courses, course syllabi and program handbook to maintain the program;
• Develop and/or revise policies and procedures;
• Provide support and training to faculty;
• Provide support and training to preceptors who train and supervise students at their clinical site(s);
• Teach undergraduate psychology and school psychology courses;
• Coordinate clinical placements;
• Monitor and maintain the academic rigor;
• Assist in the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of all program faculty {adjunct, full-time, temporary, etc.);
• Assist in the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding all program preceptors (site supervisors).
• Assist with developing student recruitment plan to meet recruitment goals;
• Provide comprehensive academic advising;
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state laws/regulations and university policies;
• Complete administrative tasks to ensure the success of the programs;
• Manage the inventory of the psychological evaluation, assessment, and test kits.

Program Assessment and Accreditation   (10% of work time)

• Ensure that the program successfully meets all requirements for regional and program accreditation;
• Develop systems for gathering, maintaining, and disseminating course and program assessment data;
• Assist in the preparation and writing of all Chaminade and WSCUC reports;
• Lead any requested accreditation-related site visits or Chaminade program reviews.
• Support the data collection and accreditation report writing for the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences.

Disclaimer

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive.   Details relating to both essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management.

Education and Experience

Minimum

A doctoral degree in School Psychology, Education, Psychology, or a related field. If doctoral degree is not in School Psychology than an EdS or MA/MS degree in School Psychology with a related doctoral degree. 1 year experience conducting cognitive, behavioral, and achievement tests in an educational or clinical setting.  

Preferred

2 years of Higher Education level teaching. NASP Certified School Psychologist.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with individuals at all levels of the university
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to interpret data and prepare reports
• High integrity and ethical standards.

Physical Requirements

Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines. Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills.  Must have finger dexterity. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

Other Requirements (10% of work time)

• Attend meetings and provide service as required for the program, school, university and area committees and work groups;
• This is a full time, exempt position. Forty hours per week (M-F) will be the general rule. However, depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required.  Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and a varying schedule.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Principal Grant Investigator.
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University. Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner. 
• The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies while employed. The policies can be found at https://chaminade.edu/compliance/resources/ or on the employee Share Portal

Marianist Identity/Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Serving

An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and mission of the University.  Understanding of and respect for the University’s designation as an institution that serves students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.