Faculty in School Psychology, Program Director

Position Summary

Department:
School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Reports To:

Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Status/Time Commitment:
Full-time with faculty rank, term appointment, 11-month appointment

Start Date:

07/01/2026

Applications will be reviewed beginning March 15, 2026, with an appointment made by July 1, 2026, or as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Position is open until filled.

This role is eligible for hybrid work in Central California. Courses will be taught online and in-person meetings will be required.

• Provide leadership for the school psychology program
• Organize the curriculum and develop the step for continuous improvement to meet the accreditation requirements for CTC
• Plan, monitor, and organize the program assessment to meet accreditation requirements
• Teach curriculum within the School Psychology program
• Interview, recruit, and advise candidates
• Conduct program exit examinations and portfolio reviews
• Actively market the School Psychology program
• Work directly with area schools to develop MOUs, identify supervisors, and secure placements for practicum and internship students
• Curriculum development and accreditation support in preparation for CTC
• Take a leadership role in course delivery, development, and integration
• Lead ongoing program assessment and evaluation
• Develop course schedule and Ed Plans
• Meet with students regularly, respond to daily emails and other student needs
• New faculty recruitment, onboarding, and orientation
• Plan, monitor, and organize the assessment sequence of the program
• Attend department meetings
• Attend monthly caucus meetings and other necessary meetings
• Provide direct support to local area schools and children in keeping with the CTC requirements for school psychology faculty members
• Maintain professional memberships and professional development
• Consult with the Dean of School of Graduate and Professional Studies on a frequent basis
• Travel to and attend SELPA meetings, local school districts and schools as needed
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students in an academic context that integrates your Christian faith and learning.
• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University, affirm the FPU Faith Expectations, and support the ideals and practices articulated in The Fresno Pacific Idea
• Other job duties as assigned

Required:

• Earned terminal degree in Psychology or Education
• Minimum of three years of experience as a School Psychologist
• Current credential in School Psychology in the State of California
• Successful school psychology and leadership experience
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Experience and sensitivity in managing people in complex organizational skills
• Administrative experience managing programs for working adults
• Experience with the development of extensive networks and connections with external stakeholders
• Commitment to the Christian faith and the University’s mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.

Preferred:

• Membership in a Mennonite Brethren or Anabaptist congregation
• Record or promise of scholarly achievement

• Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes at least eighty percent (80%) of the time.
• Frequent computer use at a workstation, up to eight hours per day.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Drive personal or University vehicles to appointments.
• Public contact position requiring professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming.

• This position typically functions indoors in an office environment with light to moderate noise associated with business office equipment. The position may involve travel for meetings and events.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: remain in a stationary position 80 % of the time, be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets/office machinery etc., operate a computer and keyboard and other office productivity machinery such as calculators/copy machines/printers. The employee is occasionally required to position self to reach items on the floor and in high cabinetry.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employee must be able to communicate with others to exchange information including both over the telephone and in-person communication with callers and community members and be able to read a computer screen and paper documents.
• Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law.

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