Faculty Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +12 more states.

📋 Description

• Create, sustain, evaluate, and instruct online synchronous courses within the Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling programs, ensuring they meet program outcomes and accreditation criteria.

• Guide and assist students, adjunct faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to enhance student achievement and program excellence.

• Engage in service to the discipline, profession, and institution, which includes committee involvement and community outreach, both internally and externally.

• Exhibit professional and collegial behavior that nurtures mutual respect, trust, transparent communication, and appropriate confidentiality with faculty, staff, and university leadership.

• Participate in ongoing program enhancement, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Execute additional duties and projects as designated in collaboration with the Dean, in accordance with the faculty role expectations detailed in the Faculty Manual.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess an earned Doctorate (PhD or DMFT in Marriage & Family Therapy, Ph.D. or PSY.D. in Psychology with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy), or a related field from an accredited institution; ABD candidates may be considered with degree completion by the start date.

• Must hold a license or be eligible for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist.

• At least two (2) years of experience in post-professional practice within a mental health or related practice environment.

• Experience in higher education teaching, preferably in online asynchronous formats.

• Active participation in relevant professional and academic organizations.

• Experience in supporting program accreditation or regulatory compliance (e.g., COAMFTE, regional accreditation, or state licensure board criteria, as applicable).

• Demonstrated involvement in scholarly, professional, or community engagement activities.

• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and support adjuncts in an online learning environment.

• Dedication to student-centered teaching and supporting a diverse population of adult learners.

• Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative abilities.

• Proven expertise in developing and delivering contemporary, market-relevant, and engaging curriculum, assessments, and learning activities in an online-first Learning Management System (LMS).

• Experience in utilizing data-informed strategies to improve student success and retention.

• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and professionals across various disciplines.

• Committed to fostering a workplace culture based on respect, openness, and constructive dialogue.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with spending account options.

• Work-Life Balance: Options for remote work, flexible schedules, and generous time off policies, including paid holidays and a paid winter break.

• Financial Security: Coverage for life, disability, accident, legal, identity protection, and support for student debt.

• Retirement: A 403(b) plan with a Roth option, featuring a 3% non-elective contribution and up to 6% matching, totaling a 9% employer contribution!

• Education: Tuition discounts for employees and their families, along with a Tuition Exchange program with other institutions.

• Wellness: Access to counseling services, a complimentary Calm Health subscription, and year-round wellness initiatives.