Core Faculty, Humanistic Clinical Psychology

Job Description:

Saybrook University, a private non-profit graduate institution, is widely recognized for its foundational contributions to humanistic psychology. Established to explore the full range of human experience, the university promotes personal transformation, social justice, and community well-being. Core faculty are central to Saybrook’s mission of educating leaders committed to building a more just, sustainable world.

The Department of Humanistic Clinical Psychology (HCP) offers a PhD program grounded in the scholar-practitioner model. The curriculum emphasizes strengths-based, holistic approaches rooted in the humanistic tradition. Delivered in a hybrid format, the program begins each semester with a week-long in-person residential session, followed by remote, online coursework.

Position Details:

Start Date:

January 1, 2027 (1.0 FTE), or until filled

Location:

Primarily remote, with a minimum required travel to California and less frequent rotational schedule to Washington State and Chicago, Illinois.

Position Summary:

The Core/Salaried Faculty role is essential for supporting the University's mission of relentlessly pursuing a socially just, sustainable world by educating humanistic leaders who transform their fields and communities.

Core/Salaried Faculty Members at Saybrook University are dedicated to engaging in each of the following areas:
Instruction and Curriculum Development, Student Support, Research and Scholarship and/or Professional Practice, University Learning Experiences (ULE), Masters/Project/Thesis/Essay/Dissertation Committees, and Departmental Support, including serving on university-wide committees, projects, and initiatives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

I. Instruction & Curriculum Development Demonstrate command of subject matter in courses taught and administer assignments, exams, etc., that assess and continuously evaluate student progress, course effectiveness, and learning outcomes and adjust teaching strategies accordingly

Demonstrate subject matter expertise for relevant industry career standards in the respective discipline

Deliver high-quality online courses that foster critical thinking and strengthen clinical practice

Classroom instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, discussions, or other appropriate modes of education delivery in a higher education via in-person and/or virtual formats

Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, learning styles, and program assessments that enhance andragogical learning and create a culture of inclusivity for a diverse student population

Prepare course syllabi and plans in accordance with university and department requirements

Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to support learning outcomes and encourage engagement

Assess and revise course and program learning outcomes as needed

As an SME, collaborate with department chair and leadership for the shared approval and retention of the design, development, and implementation of degree curriculum

This includes developing new courses, updating current courses, and selecting appropriate textbooks and teaching aids as required

Ensure course content and teaching methods are inclusive and reflective of diverse perspectives and backgrounds

Vetting, discernment, and shared approval of technology utilized to improve course delivery in a largely virtual environment

Ensure course content and teaching methods are inclusive and reflective of diverse perspectives and backgrounds

Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment

Capacity to offer a variety of clinical psychology degree courses

Residential Learning Experiences: HCP faculty travel to California at the beginning of the fall, spring, and summer semesters for a week-long learning experience. Faculty present course introductions and clinical training workshops.

Faculty Retreat/Graduation: HCP faculty travel to California to participate in an annual faculty retreat and graduation ceremony.

II. Student Support Faculty Advising :
Advise graduate students, maintaining a faculty advisee load according to the department's needs. Faculty advisors assist students with understanding pedagogy and course sequencing and support optimizing individual program plans to ensure student success and alignment with future career goals and interests.

Faculty to Student Mentorship:
Faculty support students in their professional development via mentorship of academic, curricular, research, and career pursuits

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