Clinical Faculty in School Psychology, Program Coordinator

Position Summary

Department: School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Reports To: Dean

Status/Time Commitment: Full-time with faculty rank, term appointment, 11-month appointment

Start Date: 07/01/2026

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

The School Psychology program at Fresno Pacific University serves the PreK-12 educational community throughout the state offering both in-person and online program options. Additionally, the program offers an approved program for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and has courses required for the BCBA available to the School Psychology program students. School Psychology graduates are well prepared and highly desired in the educational community in California’s Central Valley and throughout the State of California.

• 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
• Contribute to 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 School Psychology program director 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 (Download PDF reader), and support the ideals and practices articulated in "The Fresno Pacific Idea"

• Other job duties as assigned

Required:

• Master’s degree in school psychology
• 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:

• Earned terminal degree in Psychology or Education
• Minimum of three years of experience as a School Psychologist
• Membership in a Mennonite Brethren or Anabaptist congregation
• Record or promise of scholarly achievement

Environmental Conditions:

• 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.

Physical Demands:

• 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…