11/14/2021
Description
Job Summary:
Hawai'i Pacific University (HPU) is a private, non-profit institution of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 800 graduate students. Founded in 1965, it is Hawai'i's largest private university with its core campus in the heart of Honolulu's business district.
Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Psychology, and working in close collaboration with the PsyD Program Director, the Director of Clinical Training (DCT) will take primary responsibility for clinical training aspects of the PsyD program. As DCT, they will have general oversight of clinical education and training, including both practicum and internship, clinical coursework, and the clinical content of comprehensive examinations. The DCT will be responsible for identifying, developing and maintaining a network of practicum and internship sites and for engaging with key clinical community stakeholders. The DCT will also assist the PsyD Program Director, Department Chair, and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), in seeking and gaining APA accreditation. In addition, the DCT will be expected to assist in program evaluation and assessment, the hiring process for faculty and staff, the administration and review of student evaluations, and marketing and admissions processes.
In addition, the DCT will cultivate a course of professional growth as a teacher and scholar while performing service to the department, college, university, and community. They will engage in scholarship activities, with priority for those which engage and enhance the academic and professional development of students. They are required to maintain competence in the academic field by remaining current in their own and related disciplines and in the most effective instructional methods. They will demonstrate effectiveness in the synthesis, interpretation, and communication of new knowledge. Their primary field of instruction will be psychology.
In addition to instructional and scholarly activity, they will participate in commencement, convocations and other university-wide events, and department and collegiate meetings in the week before the start of academic terms. Faculty presence and engagement is expected during academic terms that faculty have teaching responsibilities.
The teaching load at HPU is 24 credits per year. The DCT is expected to teach 12 credits per year, based on 2 course releases for 6 credits/semester. This is a year-round program with required classes in Fall, Spring, and Summer. This position has an 11-month contractual obligation, paid over 12 months.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
• A doctorate (PsyD or PhD) in Psychology with clinical emphasis.
• 2 years of experience teaching in a doctoral program.
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Licensed to practice as a clinical psychologist.
• COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for HPU. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, prospective employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with an FDA-approved vaccine. HPU complies with federal and state laws on reasonable accommodations related to this requirement.
Desired Qualifications:
• A doctorate (PsyD or PhD) in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program.
• 4 years of experience teaching in a doctoral program.
• Experience as Director of Clinical Training for a PsyD Program, or as Internship Director for a clinical Masters program in psychology (e.g., LCMHC, LPS, LCSW, or MFT).
• Experience with APA and WASC accreditation.
• Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity, and ability to interact effectively with diverse cultures and ethnic groups.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to involve students in research program.
• Interest and/or demonstrated record of active involvement in faculty/student extracurricular activities (e.g., club organizations, program-wide presentations).
• Interest in program review.
• Skilled use of educational technology.
• Experience with program development, especially the integration of cross-cultural principles across the psychological curriculum.
• Knowledge of local and national training and licensing requirements.
Other Qualifications:
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
• Supports the work of the Psychology Department as required for a year-round program: fall, spring, and summer, including the possibility of working during HPU's winter and summer breaks.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Upon hire, it is preferred that the candidate have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between and to all HPU w
