Adjunct Faculty, Master's in Psychology (MAP) Program (ongoing search)

Classification: Faculty, part-time, non-benefits eligible
Department: Master’s in Psychology (MAP) Program
Reports to: Chair, MAP
Location: Remote and/or Antioch University Los Angeles campus
Compensation (per credit hour): CA $1,440, WA $1,321, base $1,308

Antioch University Los Angeles is seeking instructors with clinical practice and teaching experience for the Master’s in Psychology (MAP) program, which prepares students for licensure as Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC). The program also offers Concentrations in Addiction and Recovery, Applied Community Psychology, Child Studies, General Practice Specialization, LGBT-Affirmative Psychology, Psychological Trauma Studies, and Spiritual and Depth Psychology, so specialists in these areas are encouraged to apply, yet broad training in psychology is also applicable. The program is seeking instructors for classes held at our Culver City campus and also seeking instructors for online classes. Adjunct Faculty serve as the Instructor of Record and work collaboratively with other faculty, the Chair of MAP, and Academic Technology (AT) to develop and teach courses across a 10-week quarter. Adjunct faculty are responsible for timely grading of student assignments and maintaining a quality online course presence, whether teaching face-to-face on ground or online. As Antioch University is a “non-grading institution”, grading student work consists of giving quality written and verbal feedback to students on each assignment of the course, and final evaluations of each Course Learning Objective and Program Outcome. Appointments are made per quarter for a specific course(s) up to a maximum of 12 units per quarter in accordance with the Academic Calendar.

As a member of the Antioch community, each adjunct faculty member has certain responsibilities:

• To plan courses carefully with instructional design and student and program learning outcomes in mind, in consultation with other faculty and the Program Chair, and to submit the syllabus prior to the quarter in which your course is offered for review and approval
• To specify in the course syllabus, and to students in class, the course objectives, the course assignments, the criteria for evaluation, the policy on attendance and incomplete work, and the date by which all material must be received.
• To develop and maintain the Sakai online course presence
• To meet with the class as scheduled for the entire time allotted, and to help arrange substitute faculty, makeup classes, or appropriate asynchronous work where necessary;
• To be familiar with the department and University policies and procedures and maintain a professional level of responsibility in relation to requirements and deadlines pertaining to your work;
• To uphold high academic standards and to encourage the free expression of divergent points of view in class and the development of critical thinking capabilities;
• To take into account feedback received from students and Chair in the evaluation process, and, where appropriate, to respond to it by modifying ineffective teaching methods or class activities;
• To teach courses in a manner that reflects the cutting edge of the field(s) or discipline(s) in which the course is set, and the spirit of Antioch’s mission, values, and approach to teaching;
• To provide qualitative and quantitative feedback on all assignments within 2 weeks of submission on the Sakai course site.
• To submit appropriate, personalized qualitative evaluations for each student in a timely manner, i.e. by the Monday of the 13th week of the quarter.
• Antioch Faculty are guided by university policies, including the Faculty Professional Ethics Policy 5.321, and are expected to conduct themselves appropriately with all students and colleagues.

Learn more about our MA in Psychology program and course listings.

Desired Qualifications

• Doctoral or Master’s Degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology (or closely related field)
• Active California licensure as LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or Psychologist preferred
• 2+ years of experience in teaching (online and on ground)
• Appropriate record of publication and/or a professional portfolio showing experience in area of expertise
• Experience in working with adult students
• Experience working with a diverse faculty and student body with strong multi-cultural competencies
• Experience in technology mediated education and information literacy
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, meet goals in a timely manner and be a positive member of the AULA community
• A strong commitment and understanding of the AULA mission and student-centered learning, especially adult learners and non-traditional students.
• Qualified candidates with a strong desire to teach 12 units per quarter are preferred.
• Candidates with evening and/or Saturday availability preferred, but not required

Antioch University reserves the right to change the duties of this position at any time.
   
To apply: Please include in your application a cover letter, CV/resume, and names and contact information for three (3) references. Click here to apply.

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NOTE:  This position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

This position is included in the bargaining unit of Antioch University faculty that is represented by SEIU Local 925.  Terms and conditions of employment for bargaining unit positions are subject to change based on collective bargaining.