Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence, and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to effectively practice in the professional setting, provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.

 

Our Mission: Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

 

Our Vision: An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

 

Our IMPACT Values:

Inclusion: We value and engage the rich diversity of the Alliant community. Mentoring: We provide guidance and create enabling environments for success. Passion: We bring enthusiasm, creativity, and authenticity to our work. Accountability: We act with integrity and responsibility in all we do. Communication: We are responsive, transparent, and respectful in our interactions. Teamwork: We collaborate to develop innovative solutions for our community.

 

An Assistant Professor is a faculty member who has completed a terminal degree (e.g., doctorate) in the area in which the faculty member will be teaching. Assistant Professors have demonstrated competence in facilitating learning, in scholarship, and in service, or any combination of those activities.

When circumstances warrant, faculty who hold academic appointments with other universities may be hired temporarily at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. Faculty hired into these ranks meet the qualifications of faculty at their rank, but they are not on a track that may lead to a rolling contract.

The Director of Clinical Training (DCT), under the general direction of the Systemwide Director, Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling Program (MACC), will manage the overall functioning and is responsible for supporting the field experience activities for all students in the MACC program. The DCT will participate in securing, evaluating, and monitoring field experience for all students in the MACC program.

 

Starting Salary: $80,000 annualized.

 

Benefits Include: 401K, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Faculty Activities/Responsibilities Facilitating Learning. Facilitating classroom and distance/distributed learning. Course and syllabus preparation. Class curriculum coordination and planning. Assessment and evaluation of learners. Student selection, orientation, and assessment.  Mentoring and advising of students. Field placement supervision and coordination. Research/scholarship mentoring and supervision, particularly of MA theses, PsyD projects, and PhD, EdD, DBA and dissertations. Scholarship - Scholarship/ research reflecting the generation, integration, dissemination, and application of knowledge, as well as creative and original contributions to one’s field commensurate with academic rank.  Service - All faculty engage in service to the University, Community, and Profession commensurate with academic rank.  Examples in each category include: Service to the University:  Hiring and evaluating faculty. Participating in developing, revising, coordinating curriculum and maintaining program vitality.  Participating in processes to improve academic program quality. Participating in processes to improve the quality of School, campus, and University faculty experience Participating in faculty governance. Service to the Community: Contributions at the local, state, and national levels involving one’s professional expertise to the public, to organizations, and to governmental entities. Service to the Profession: Participation in and leadership of professional organizations.  Reviewing for journals, conferences, and research grant panels. Duties Required of All Faculty - Certain duties are additionally required of all faculty and are not given formal workload credit but will be included in yearly evaluations. These include but are not limited to: Active participation in campus life to sustain a high level of facilitated learning. Participation in program governance, including program-based committees, with the exception of SERC which may receive up to three units of service workload credit at the discretion of the Program Director and the approval of the Dean and the Provost/EVPAA. Active participation in program and campus activities (including scheduled and impromptu meetings of faculty, staff, and students). Picking up and promptly responding to paper, voice and electronic mail and messages. Visibility and accessibility supporting a sense of community. Regular accessibility either by person, by telephone and/or virtually to students, colleagues and the greater University community. Posting of teaching schedules, office hours, and procedures for making appointments on the faculty member’s door, online and on syllabi. Attendance and participation in program, department, faculty and Faculty Assembly meetings. Responding in a timely fashion to students’ requests for meetings, to telephone calls, and to e-mail communications. Participating in Faculty Assembly and program faculty meetings. Carrying an advising load of up to fourteen students (depending on size of the program and the judgment of the Program Director). Participation in hiring faculty. Participation in developing, revising and coordinating curriculum and maintaining program vitality. Participation in processes to improve quality of school/college, campus and University faculty experience. Participation in, selection, admission and retention of new students, including attendance at admissions open houses, participating in admission interviews, new student orientation, and advising of students. Submittal of grades, attendance, syllabi, and textbook orders in compliance with University established procedures and deadlines. Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned or directed. DCT-Specific Duties: Coordinate and facilitate weekly Field Training meetings.

 

Establish an affiliation agreement with sites identified as appropriate following interviews with the appropriate site personnel. Schedule, create content, and attend Field Training Orientation Meetings and Site Supervision Trainings throughout the year.

 

Manage student field training clinical emergencies and SERC referrals.

 

Collaborate with site Training Directors on the creation of behaviorally anchored remediation plans for students having problems on practicum/internship.

 

Update the Field Experience manual, policies, procedures, and forms every year.

 

Oversee the distribution of internship/practicum evaluations and review all evaluations to ensure consistency with training standards.

 

Conduct annual site visits and complete written reports of findings. Conduct additional site visits when needed or appropriate.

 

Meet with students as needed to ascertain progress, assess student needs, and provide ongoing professional advisement.

 

Develop new practicum/internship sites, as appropriate, to meet the changing needs of the MACC program.

 

Work in concert with the MACC Program Leadership and Faculty to orient students to the practicum/internship process and responsibilities at orientation sessions, and other meetings as needed.

 

Secure appropriate placements for MACC students at the time of their first practicum course.

 

Assure all required documentation and student supervision contracts are signed in a timely manner and stored.

 

Supervisory Responsibility:

Direct Reports: Teaching, Student or Research Assistant, when assigned. Clinical Training Liaisons or other associates in clinical training as assigned.

 

Indirect Reports: Student assistants assigned to program.

Contact Responsibility:

Internal: Interacts with supervisor to receive direction and instructions and/or review of work results. This position with work closely with colleagues in multiple departments (i.e. Admissions, Student Advising, Registrar, etc.) to support both students and colleagues in achieving student success and Department goals.

 

External: Interacts with prospective students to provide advice and support. Interacts with accrediting and regulatory agencies as required. Practicum and internship site supervisors, and training directors at all community mental health settings. Time2Track administration.

Skills:

Proficient computer skills.  The ability to work independently and be self-motivated. High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to problem solve. The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.  The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the needs of the department and students and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines. The drive to encourage, direct, hold accountable and guide students toward task completion.  Must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and University employees.  Culturally competent and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and/or experiences. Highly motivated, focused and results oriented. Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions, and to maintain confidentiality.  Collaboration and partnering with other university stakeholders to support candidate success.      Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments. Familiar with CACREP accreditation requirements, especially those for field experience and clinical supervision. Familiar with California state licensure regulations and requirements. Experience using Time2Track, or other database management systems. Excellent initiative, time management, and proven follow-through skills. Good supervisory skills both of staff and students. Good communication/interpersonal skills in face-to-face, online, phone, and written interactions. Ability to deal effectively with problem and conflict situations. Clinical expertise. Ability to work in a cooperative and service-oriented manner with faculty, staff, and other University administrators. Possess a vision and commitment to quality service delivery, education, and training. Sensitivity and commitment to provide service to disenfranchised populations. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and productive relationships and partnerships with community-based organizations, service agencies, and schools. Possess excellent leadership and problem-solving skills. Sensitivity to cultural diversity and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Proven ability to work effectively as a team player; highly motivated, focused, and results-oriented. Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal contacts, and to maintain confidentiality at all times. Ability to manage multiple tasks according to required deadlines and maintain composure under high-stress conditions. Ability to be optimistic, positive, and supportive in all interactions with others. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Doctoral or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited college or university. Experience:  Adequate years of experience in the areas involved in assignments; documented potential in the areas of facilitating learning, scholarship, and service, as applicable to assignments; and if appropriate, a record of meritorious performance of the duties and obligations of an Instructor. Two (2) years of administrative and/or customer service work experience in higher education settings and experience working in community mental health settings for DCT role. Certifications, Licenses, etc.: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC or equivalent required.

Primary Work Location, Hours & Travel Requirements:

Office Location: On Campus or Remote (depending upon how classes offered)

 

Work Hours: Standard office hours, occasional evenings or weekends may be required depending upon course schedule

 

Travel: Occasional travel to practicum or other training sites

 

 

 

Background Check Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

 

Additional Information:
Anti-Discrimination Policy: Alliant International University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, hair style or texture associated with race, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

 

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Human Resources at humanresources@alliant.edu or 858-635-4509.

 

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Governing legislation: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law.

 

Alliant International University is a smoke and tobacco free environment.

 

 

Company: Alliant International University, Inc. 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: California 

City: Fresno 

Postal Code: 93727 

Job ID: 277626