Counseling and School Psychology Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Stockton

3601 Pacific Avenue (Show on map)

Feb 07, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Title	Counseling and School Psychology Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice
Campus	Stockton
Department	Benerd College
Posting Number	F00947
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Open Date	02/06/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Days Per Week
Weeks Per Year

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions	University of the Pacific's Benerd College is seeking a colleague to join our Counseling and School Psychology department. Our department houses a variety of programs including a Doctor of Psychology, master's degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling, and a School Psychology program (master's + Educational Specialist degrees). The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of teaching, advising, research, leadership, service, and the ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders. The position will be based at the Stockton Campus. This is a nine (9) month appointment with the option to teach during the summer terms. This colleague will hold the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a non-tenure track position with eligibility for promotion to Associate and/or full Professor. The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of courses across our graduate programs. Candidates with interest in teaching courses in assessment, counseling, and our doctoral theoretical core (e.g., Biological Bases of Behavior, Cognitive and Affective Aspects of Behavior, and Advanced Social Psychology) are especially encouraged to apply. Additionally, the candidate will supervise and/or mentor counselors-in-training, participate in or chair doctoral dissertations, and support ongoing data collection for program improvement. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications	Earned doctorate in Counseling, Clinical, or School Psychology or a closely related field, expected by July 1, 2025. Eligible for licensure as a psychologist in California and commitment to obtain these state credentials if hired.
Preferred Qualifications	Earned doctorate from an APA-accredited program in Counseling, Clinical, or School Psychology, expected by July 1, 2025. Demonstrated experience supporting students with dissertation development, including serving as dissertation chair. Demonstrated successful hybrid or online teaching experience. Licensure as a psychologist in California. Experience in performing the essential activities of a mental health professional. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially regarding working with students with diverse experiences and perspectives. Demonstrated ability or clear promise of teaching excellence. Demonstrated ability conducting independent research. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university or healthcare setting. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Schedule is dependent on the course and department needs.
Hiring Range	$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Special Instructions	Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, we will begin reviewing applications March 1, 2025. Please upload the following: Cover letter of interest explaining the following: How minimum and preferred qualifications are met. Description of supervision approach. Description of teaching approach. Curriculum Vitae. Contact information for professional references. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Contact Information	Dr. Justin Low, Ph.D., NCSP Associate Professor, Department Chair, Counseling and School Psychology
Contact Email	jlow1@PACIFIC.EDU

Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?	Yes
Minimum Number of References	3
Maximum Number of References	3
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.