Adjunct Faculty Counseling Psychology

Salary Range:

$1,000 (Masters) per credit hour

$1,200 (Ph.D/Doctorate) per credit hour

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: Adjunct Faculty, Counseling Psychology

Department: School of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Part-Time, Exempt

Position Summary

The responsibilities of this position comprise of teaching select MS in Counseling Psychology program courses. The Adjunct professor is expected to actively participate in course development, assessment, and select student-related activities (e.g. regular office hours). 

Must be able to teach in-person and/or teach synchronously online starting from 5:30 pm Hawaii Standard Time, one night per week per class. 

Reports to:

This position reports to the Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach select courses in MS in Counseling Psychology program during its 10-week accelerated semesters
  • Statistics, Research, and Evaluation
  • Group Processes
  • Career Development
• Participate in program assessment specific to the course(s) that are taught, Adjunct meetings, MS in Counseling Psychology Advisory Board meetings
• Deliver student-focused, active-learning instruction and conduct assessments of student program, and course learning outcomes

Disclaimer

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive.  The percentages regarding the 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. Some holiday and weekend work may be required.

Education and Experience

Minimum 

• A graduate degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. Advanced training or relevant professional experience applicable to the course(s) being taught
• Experience conducting cognitive, behavioral, and/or personality tests in an educational or clinical setting, or, clinical experience conducting counseling in an educational or community-based setting

Preferred 

• 1-year teaching experience at the university level
• Professional experience in a Hawaii Department of Education public school.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Proficient in the use of technology to support both in-class and online learning environments
• Experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse students
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body at all levels of the university
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, learning management systems (e.g. Canvas), and other programs related to teaching, learning, advising, and assessment
• Must have the ability to create and facilitate a meaningful learning environment and demonstrate a willingness to teach Educational Psychology courses in a diverse educational setting.  Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work and resources
• Ability to meet deadlines
• 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

• This is a part-time, exempt position. Nineteen 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 such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required
• 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.

Salary : $1,200