Faculty Position - Graduate Clinical Psychology

Position Description:

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology seeks applications for a fulltime faculty position for an Assistant Associate or Professor of Clinical Psychology to teach a variety of clinical modalities treatment populations etc. to graduate students in Clinical Psychology. Vanguard seeks professionals of Christian faith who are committed to integration of faith and learning in their respective fields. The applicants must have demonstrated teaching ability and a commitment to working with and encouraging diversity. This position starts August 2025.

Essential Functions:

• Teaching core theoretical and clinical courses in the MS in Clinical Psychology program to students pursuing licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy and/or Professional Clinical Counseling.
• Advising and mentoring graduate students in their academic clinical and professional development.
• Participating in activities and committees in the graduate program and the university.
• Collaborating with the graduate faculty regarding curriculum implementation student retention and support and continuous program improvement.
• Participate in general faculty roles in areas including advising and committee service.
• Participate in the building of an innovative Christian university.
• Take part in department and university decisionmaking and governance.
• Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum implementation student support and continuous program improvement.
• Participate in the mentoring of students through academic advising responding to questions appropriate to student/faculty interaction and meet with students as needed or requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctorate or masters in Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling Clinical Psychology or closely related degree. Other doctorates will be considered.
• Licensed therapist.
• Successful graduate level teaching experience.
• Online teaching experience and post licensure clinical experience (preferred).
• Committed to continually working to improve culturally diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment.
• A Christian faith and commitment to an integration of faith and learning.
• Display a competence in integrating Christianity with psychology.
• Teamwork collaboration communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary:

Fulltime position. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Assistant Professor: $60595 to $81501

Associate Professor: $70676 to $95190

Professor: $82031 to $113974

Placement at appropriate rank (e.g. Assistant Associate or Full Professor) and initial salary is dependent upon education experience and based on Vanguards faculty compensation schedule. The upper range is reserved for candidates that demonstrate the highest level of proficiency within a particular rank. Vanguard University also offers a very competitive and generous benefits package.

Vanguard offers both tenure track and term faculty contracts; the type of contract offered will be determined based on the candidates qualifications at the time of hire.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete the application and upload the required documents below. Please do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.

Accompanying Essays:

1. Personal Testimony of Relationship with Jesus Christ. Please provide a brief account of your experience of coming to faith in Christ. Include current church attendance ministry outreach and service involvement any experience you have had with the Assemblies of God or other Pentecostal churches.

2. Philosophy of Christian Education and Role of a Christian University. Explain what you believe to be the elements essential to the educational theory & practice of a Christian University.

3. Integration of Faith Teaching and Scholarship. Explain how you integrate your faith with your discipline & in your teaching and scholarship.

Curriculum vitae includes:

Colleges/universities attended location & degree or units earned.

Majors or fields of study undergrad & graduate majors minors & areas of concentration.

With the most recent a chronological listing of teaching experience name and location of institutions title/academic rank full/parttime dates of employment

A specific listing of courses previously taught

Publications presentations honors awards and memberships in professional organizations

With the most recent employment position/title full/parttime dates of employment

Any other qualifying experience paid/voluntary other.

References Names email and phone numbers of at least 3 people not related to you whom we may contact for an evaluation of your professional abilities.

Pastoral reference letter Pastor or church leader.

Transcripts Unofficial transcripts accepted to apply. If selected notarized transcripts are required prior to employment.

* All of the above requested attachments must be included with your application in order to be considered.

Review of applications begins immediately; applications will be accepted until position is filled or until there are a sufficient number of applicants. Vanguard University will conduct a background check on the final candidate.

For more information about Vanguard University and the Graduate Program in Clinical Psychology click here In addition if you need clarification or more detail about the teaching requirements or fit/expectations for the position you may contact Dr. Brenda Gesell Search Chair and Director of Graduate Clinical Psychology.

CONTACT:

Dr. Brenda Gesell Director of Graduate Clinical Psychology

Vanguard University of Southern California

3000 W MacArthur Blvd Ste 200 Santa Ana CA 92704

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