Visiting Clinical Professor - Online Master’s in Psychology (MAP)/Master’s in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (MACLP) Programs
The Psychology@Pepperdine MAP and MACLP online programs prepare students for careers in marriage and family therapy, counseling, and allied fields; and further advanced graduate study (e.g., doctoral programs in psychology). These aims are consistent with the mission of Pepperdine University to prepare students for lives of service, purpose, and leadership. The primary responsibility of the Visiting Clinical Professor position is to teach courses in the online Psychology (primarily MAP and MACLP) programs.
Responsibilities Include:
- 80% time spent teaching in the online psychology programs. This would primarily be in the online MACLP and MAP programs. A qualified applicant may also be able to teach a limited number of courses in the Online MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (MSABA) program.
- 20% time spent attending faculty and divisional meetings; serving on division, school, and/or university committees; participation in other division, school, and/or university events.
- Regular communication with course leads of classes taught to ensure up-to-date and timely implementation of course-related content, assignments, and policies.
- Participation in service and leadership activities at the department and university levels (e.g., school, division, University standing and ad-hoc committees).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Uphold the University mission through work performed.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an employee assigned to this job.
Qualifications
Required: Doctorate degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field; licensure as a psychologist or MFT/LPCC in California; residing in the southern California area; demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, and service; attention and commitment to diversity; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; exceptional attention to detail, strong organization and time management skills, and the ability to perform routine and non-routine work with changing priorities; sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities, both as an independent entity and as part of a team; proficiency with video conferencing technology.
Preferred: At least 2 years previous experience in delivering online education at the graduate level in psychology; record of service and leadership to community and/or professional organizations; familiarity with California BBS guidelines and regulations as they pertain to graduate training. Experience teaching courses in/similar to those from the Pepperdine MACLP curriculum is desirable.
Salary: $72,000-$75,000 per year
Application Instructions
Please submit the following:
- A letter that indicates interest in the position, description of the applicant’s fit with the position description, teaching philosophy, and related clinical and scholarly interests.
- A statement regarding the applicant’s active and current participation in a community of faith.
- A curriculum vita that includes the names of three professional references.
This is an exempt, 40 hour per week position.
Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds. Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ, and students, faculty, staff and members of the Board of Regents represent many religious backgrounds.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screening in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University's reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
Online Psychology Adjunct Faculty
The Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University is looking for adjunct faculty to teach in its Online Psychology Programs. Pepperdine University was ranked #1 Best Online College for return on investment (ROI) for master's in marriage and family therapy and #3 for Best Online College for ROI for master's in counseling programs in 2020. The programs serve a diverse group of more than 1,000 students across the country, and all courses include both asynchronous and synchronous components. Adjunct faculty are hired on a term-by-term basis, and classes are held Mondays through Thursdays in the evening. Instructors are required, at a minimum, to have a Master's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related field.
Course descriptions can be found here: https://onlinegrad.pepperdine.edu/psychology/online-masters-psychology/course-catalog/
To submit an application, please go to: Online Application Form. Questions about the program can be directed to the Associate Director of Online MAP/MACLP Programs, Dr. Gimel Rogers, at gimel.rogers@pepperdine.edu
