Adjunct Professor - California School of Professional Psychology 275006

Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas:Education for Professional Practice Scholarship Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement.The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship applied training and research and community service particularly to underserved populations.Through its Mission the Universitys goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.Core competencies of the Universitys training programs include cultural diversity which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students faculty.

Our Mission:
Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

Our Vision:
An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

The Clinical PSYD Program in San Diego follows a PractitionerScholar model that emphasizes the applications of theory and research to clinical practice. The program develops competent professional healthcare psychologists skilled in delivering a variety of clinical services to diverse populations in varied settings. The programs most distinctive component is its dual emphasis on clinical expertise and clinical scholarship. Students take courses in a wide range of subjects including statistics theories of personality psychological assessment multicultural issues and psychological practice. Students may follow their own clinical interests and further their individual career goals by selecting a specialized series of courses research and field placements related to a particular area of practice.

Adjunct professors are in the following programs/courses:

Specific Courses:

Spring 2025 (Jan 12 2026 May 3 2026

Social Basis of Behavior

This 2unit course will enable students to develop competence and understanding of clinical implications with respect to:

• The social development of the self (e.g. selfperception and selfefficacy);

• Interpersonal relations (e.g. attraction love and marriage);

• Attitude formation and change;

• Aggression;

• Social influences (e.g. conformity obedience);

• Attribution and social cognition;

• Group behavior and performance;

• Culture prejudice and stigma.

History & Systems of Psychology

This is a central and required course in the PsyD and PhD programs. This course will teach the students history and systems of psychology so that they can place current trends and issues into a historical context. Students will increase their awareness of the foundations of psychology the major historical developments systems of thought and the pioneers of the field through an overview of the History and Systems of Psychology.

• An understanding of how their own personal/cultural history attitudes and biases may impact how they understand and interact with people different from themselves.

• Knowledge of the current theoretical and empirical knowledge base as it relates to addressing diversity in all professional activities including research training supervision consultation and service.

• The ability to integrate awareness and knowledge of individual and cultural differences in the conduct of professional roles (e.g. research services and other professional activities) and includes the ability to work effectively with individuals whose group membership demographic characteristics or worldviews conflict with their own.

• Demonstrate the requisite knowledge base ability to articulate an approach to working effectively with diverse individuals and groups and apply this approach effectively in their professional work

Position Summary:

Adjunct Faculty are scholars and professionals who teach in their area(s) of specialization and expertise. The primary affiliation of adjunct faculty is not with the university.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitating Classroom and Distance/Distributed Learning.
• Course and syllabus preparation.
• Class curriculum coordination and planning.
• Assessment and evaluation of learners.
• Mentoring and advising students.
• Holding office hours and meeting with students.
• Research/scholarship mentoring and supervision.

Skills:

• Proficient computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• The ability to work independently and be selfmotivated.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.
• The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.
• The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the needs of the department and students and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines.
• The drive to encourage direct hold accountable and guide candidates toward task completion.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and Alliant employees as well as the Registrars Office and various academic departments.
• Culturally humble and ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse people.
• Highly motivated focused and results oriented.
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions and to maintain confidentiality.
• Collaboration and partnering with other university stakeholders to support candidate success.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Starting Salary: $39 hourly.
Minimum Requirements:

Education:Doctoral degree in Psychology (PsyD or PhD) from an accredited college or university.
Experience:Appropriate experience in the areas(s) of specialization and expertise.

Supervisory Responsibility:
Direct Reports: Possible student teaching assistant.
Indirect Reports: None.
Office Location: On Campus.
Work Hours: Standard office hours occasional evenings or weekends may be required depending upon course schedule.
Travel: None.

Background Check Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

Additional Information:
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Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women people of color people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs services and activities consistent with applicable federal state and local laws regulations and orders.
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Company:Alliant International University Inc.

Country:United States of America

State/Region:California

City: San Diego

Postal Code:92131

Job ID:275006