Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology (Tenure Track)

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.

Title: Instructor/Lecturer/Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology (tenure track)

Division: School of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Exempt 

9 month

The responsibilities of this position comprise of teaching both undergraduate and graduate level programs. As a faculty member, the Instructor/Lecturer/Assistant/Associate Professor is expected to participate actively in curriculum development and assessment, accreditation, and student related activities (i.e., regular office hours). Tenure track appointees are also expected to maintain a program of active psychology-related scholarship. 

Direct Report to: Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Program Management and Operation (90%)

• Teach 21 credit hours per academic year (undergraduate and graduate courses)
• Provide comprehensive academic advising
• Actively participate in University, School, and Department committees
• Actively participate in the accreditation process
• Actively participate in program assessment, curriculum development, and grant writing
• Actively develop scholarship (e.g., publications, conference presentations)

Other Duties as Assigned (10%)

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 

• Assistant/Associate Professor: Doctorate Degree in Human Development & Family Science/Family Social Science and/or Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counselor Education, or a closely related field.
• Instructor/Lecturer: Completed all Doctoral-level coursework except for Dissertation (ABD) in Human Development & Family Science/Family Social Science and/or Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counselor Education, or a closely related field.
• Must have a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Must be a licensed or license-eligible as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Hawaii.
• Eligibility for AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor candidacy, or be an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

Preferred 

• Two (2) years of teaching experience in a university/college setting. 
• Excellent record of teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 
• Experience supervising graduate students and/or graduate level supervisees towards licensure. 
• Clinical experience, including work in community service agencies with underserved populations.
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly research. 
• Possess a strong understanding and experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse students especially those from Hawaii’s local culture. 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Must possess high integrity and ethical standards.
• Must have the ability to create and facilitate a meaningful learning environment.
• Demonstrate a willingness to teach a variety of psychology and counseling psychology courses in a diverse educational setting.   
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced skills in the use of computer software applications (i.e., Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, & SPSS) and learning management systems (i.e., Canvas) and the internet. 
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret data and prepare reports.
• Knowledge and experience in using common office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers.

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 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 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

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.