Teaching Faculty, Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP) Program

Graduate School of Leadership and Change | Antioch University; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plan

Retirement plan contribution

Tuition remission for employees and/or

Job summary

Antioch University Los Angeles is seeking a full‑time Teaching Faculty for the Master of Arts in Psychology Program (MAP) to train prospective Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Clinical Counselors for licensure. The role centers on direct instruction, student advisement, and curriculum development under the MAP Chair.

The candidate should have a earned doctorate, California licensure, and experience teaching graduate students and diverse adult learners; strong commitment to

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• California licensure as LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or Psychologist or within one year of license.
• 1+ years of experience in teaching in graduate school settings preferred.
• Professional portfolio showing experience in area of expertise.
• Experience in working with adult students and a diverse faculty and student body with strong multicultural competencies.
• Experience in technology mediated education and information literacy recommended.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, meet goals in a timely manner and be a positive member of the Antioch University community.
• A strong commitment and understanding of the university mission and student-centered learning, especially adult learners and non‑traditional students.

Responsibilities

• Engagement in Student Learning: Primary responsibilities center on direct instruction of 36 quarter units across 4 quarters per year. Also serves as mentor and advisor for students in professional development and clinical training.
• Engagement in Institutional Citizenship: Serves on campus, regional, and university wide committees as approved by the program Chair. In conversation with the program chair, works with admissions in reviewing applications and interviewing of candidates. Serves as mentor to adjunct colleagues. Facilitates in the collection of data for program evaluation and accreditation processes.
• Other duties as needed: Participates in curriculum development and revision and other departmental initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned by Chair.

Skills

Doctoral degree in related field

LMFT/LPCC/LCSW/Psychologist licensure

Graduate teaching experience

Professional portfolio

Multicultural competencies

Technology mediated education

Collaborative work & independence

Student-centered learning focus

Education

Doctorate in marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology or related field

Job description

Position Title: Teaching Faculty

Classification: Faculty, Full-time

Reports to: Chair, Master of Arts in Psychology Program (MAP)

Location: In person, Antioch University Los Angeles campus (AULA), Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: Antioch University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes both direct and indirect pay. The compensation will be based on experience, education, knowledge, credentials, and a consideration of the difficulty and complexity of the position. The minimum salary for this position based on residential location, is: CA $69,300.00

Antioch University is seeking a full‑time Teaching Faculty for the Master of Arts in Psychology Program (MAP) in Los Angeles, which trains prospective Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Clinical Counselors for licensure under the California state Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). As a member of the MA in Clinical Psychology program’s team and under supervision of the Chair, Teaching Faculty members have responsibility primarily for engagement in student learning through scheduled University course instruction and related student advisement. Other activities in support of student learning may also be part of the specified responsibilities as well as institutional citizenship. As Teaching Faculty, responsibilities may include but are not limited to teaching, advising, and assisting in curriculum development within the program.

Teaching Faculty provide essential leadership to students in MAP and Antioch University Los Angeles by providing excellent academic instruction and a supportive, inclusive classroom and university community environment. Teaching Faculty are expected to be leaders in their field with appropriate content expertise and knowledge of teaching methods combined with practical experience teaching adult graduate students.

Demonstrated competence in clinical training requirements leading to California Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counselor licensure and any of the following areas is highly desired: cultural competence and foundational theories in clinical practice, family systems, child development and psychotherapy, addiction and recovery, trauma studies, research methodology, psychological assessment, psychopathology, and/or clinical supervision and practicum. The candidate’s continued clinical practice is encouraged as an important mentorship component.

Essential Job Functions

• Engagement in Student Learning: Primary responsibilities center on direct instruction of 36 quarter units across 4 quarters per year. Also serves as mentor and advisor for students in professional development and clinical training.
• Engagement in Institutional Citizenship: Serves on campus, regional, and university wide committees as approved by the program Chair. In conversation with the program chair, works with admissions in reviewing applications and interviewing of candidates. Serves as mentor to adjunct colleagues. Facilitates in the collection of data for program evaluation and accreditation processes.
• Other duties as needed: Participates in curriculum development and revision and other departmental initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned by Chair.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution
• California licensure as LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or Psychologist or within one year of license
• 1+ years of experience in teaching in graduate school settings preferred
• Professional portfolio showing experience in area of expertise
• Experience in working with adult students and a diverse faculty and student body with strong multicultural competencies
• Experience in technology mediated education and information literacy recommended
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, meet goals in a timely manner and be a positive member of the Antioch University community
• A strong commitment and understanding of the university mission and student-centered learning, especially adult learners and non‑traditional students.

Benefits

Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6%; voluntary salary deduction to a pre‑tax or post‑tax retirement account; employer paid life insurance and short term disability; voluntary supplemental life insurance, long‑term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; 12 days per year sick leave (carry‑over up to 65 days); tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses; and employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual.

Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement

The Coalition for the Common Good, doing business as Antioch University, provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.

NOTE: This position will be subject to a pre‑employment background check.

This position is included in the bargaining unit of Antioch University faculty that is represented by SEIU Local 925. Terms and conditions of employment for bargaining unit positions are subject to change based on collective bargaining.