Core Faculty, Humanistic Clinical Psychology

Saybrook University; Oakland (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saybrook University, a private non-profit graduate institution, invites applications for a Core/Salaried Faculty position in Humanistic Clinical Psychology. The role supports instruction, curriculum development, student support, research, and university service within a hybrid PhD program.

The successful candidate will teach online and in-person sessions, participate in committees, supervise dissertations, and contribute to social justice and sustainability goals across Saybrook’s programs.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate command of subject matter in courses taught and assess student progress and adjust teaching strategies.
• Deliver high-quality online courses that foster critical thinking and clinical practice.
• Prepare course syllabi and plans in accordance with university requirements.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to support learning outcomes and engagement.
• Assess and revise course and program learning outcomes as needed.

Job description

Job Description:

Saybrook University, a private non-profit graduate institution, is widely recognized for its foundational contributions to humanistic psychology. Established to explore the full range of human experience, the university promotes personal transformation, social justice, and community well-being. Core faculty are central to Saybrook’s mission of educating leaders committed to building a more just, sustainable world.

The Department of Humanistic Clinical Psychology (HCP) offers a PhD program grounded in the scholar-practitioner model. The curriculum emphasizes strengths-based, holistic approaches rooted in the humanistic tradition. Delivered in a hybrid format, the program begins each semester with a week-long in-person residential session, followed by remote, online coursework.

Position Details:

• Start Date: January 1, 2027 (1.0 FTE), or until filled

• Location: Primarily remote, with a minimum required travel to California and less frequent rotational schedule to Washington State and Chicago, Illinois.

Position Summary:

The Core/Salaried Faculty role is essential for supporting the University's mission of relentlessly pursuing a socially just, sustainable world by educating humanistic leaders who transform their fields and communities.

Core/Salaried Faculty Members at Saybrook University are dedicated to engaging in each of the following areas: Instruction and Curriculum Development, Student Support, Research and Scholarship and/or Professional Practice, University Learning Experiences (ULE), Masters/Project/Thesis/Essay/Dissertation Committees, and Departmental Support, including serving on university-wide committees, projects, and initiatives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

I. Instruction & Curriculum Development

• Demonstrate command of subject matter in courses taught and administer assignments, exams, etc., that assess and continuously evaluate student progress, course effectiveness, and learning outcomes and adjust teaching strategies accordingly

• Demonstrate subject matter expertise for relevant industry career standards in the respective discipline

• Deliver high-quality online courses that foster critical thinking and strengthen clinical practice

• Classroom instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, discussions, or other appropriate modes of education delivery in a higher education via in-person and/or virtual formats

• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, learning styles, and program assessments that enhance andragogical learning and create a culture of inclusivity for a diverse student population

• Prepare course syllabi and plans in accordance with university and department requirements

• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to support learning outcomes and encourage engagement

• Assess and revise course and program learning outcomes as needed