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National University

Part-Time Faculty, California Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

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A Psychology Professor teaches foundational psychological ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, psychology professors will perform therapeutic services.

$98,862 / year median in California

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Compensation Range:
Hourly:
$26.63•$28.89 National University•
San Diego, California Part-time Faculty:
California Master of Arts in
Counseling Psychology Location:
Hybrid•Spectrum (San Diego, CA) National University is a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate a diverse student body from across the U.S. and around the globe, with more than 230,000 alumni worldwide. Our three schools and three colleges offer more than 200 accredited and licensed graduate and undergraduate programs. National University holds accreditation through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission (WSCUC). Position Summary The Department of Masters in Arts Counseling, in the JFK School of Psychology and Social Sciences at the National University invites applications for part-time faculty. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of or potential for excellence in teaching in their field and a commitment to serving the university's diverse adult student body. The successful candidate will have the potential for a commitment to serving the university's diverse adult student body. This position primarily works closely with the Academic Program Director and other faculty within the program and contributes to ensuring program quality, student engagement, and success.
Essential Job Duties:
Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on various assessment activities. Maintain a positive, safe, inclusive student-centric learning environment. Complete required tasks on deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals, etc.) Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities, when applicable. Provide feedback to the course lead regarding the course content. Identify at-risk students and collaborate with student services.
Qualifications:
Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.

D.) or Master's degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or in a related field of psychology from a regionally accredited university, with a current License in California. 3 years of higher education teaching experience preferred. For full consideration, interested candidates should provide the following. A cover letter. A curriculum vita. Statement of teaching experience online and/or onsite for a diverse student body #LI-Hybrid Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate's qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University's total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the "whole you" with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu . For part-time positions, please click here . National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.