Director of Clinical Training - Online

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore  encourage applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled and/or demonstrating great potential in the practice of teaching and scholarship. 

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This appointment is for a remote Administrative Faculty position, beginning June 2025. Main responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of clinical training in the Clinical Counseling Online program for student placements within various locales across the country. The DCT manages all external agency partnerships and helps students find clinical placements. The DCT also teaches graduate courses and oversees the curriculum of the pre-practicum and practicum course sequence. Academic rank, compensation levels, and eligibility for the Tenure track will be based on degrees earned and related experience.

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

The College of Health Sciences has a strong commitment to quality teaching, a passion for building a Christian community with students, a tradition of high-impact academic practices, and experience using our skills for collaborative and interdisciplinary work.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as  health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, and competitive retirement matching. There also may be opportunities for university assistance with the cost of housing in Southern California. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including faculty chapel, weekly faculty lunches and a robust wellness program.

Salary:

PLNU pays its faculty using a payscale based on experience and academic rank.  Faculty salaries using this scale for a 3-semester appointment range from $87,210 to $142,678. The actual salary will be based on the experience, rank, and appointment term of the candidate selected to fill this position.

For Remote Positions:

We are currently accepting applications from residents of the following states only: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WI

Responsibilities:

• Teaches graduate level courses in the MACC Online Program.  Three of those courses shall be related to practicum (PSY6095, PSY6096, PSY6097).

• Develops curriculum for and hires/selects adjunct faculty to teach the practicum course sequence (PSY6095, PSY6096, PSY6097). Supports adjunct/supervisor faculty with training related issues.

• Develops relationships with off-campus practicum training agencies and collects information on quality of training experiences.  

• Develops and enlists new practicum agencies to meet the growing needs of the MACC Online program. This will include agencies located across California and in states that allow for practicum placements for online programs. 

• Reviews and organizes contracts and affiliation agreements between the MACC program, the practicum training agency, and the student trainee.

• Works directly with the practicum training agency supervisor to troubleshoot problems between the agency and the student trainee.

• Actively participates in professional organizations that uphold the professional and educational goals of the MACC.

• Serves on university faculty committees/working groups and performs other normal faculty duties

• If eligible, various responsibilities aligned with the Tenure Track process.

Responsibilities breakdown to approximate:

50% Administrative tasks and duties, including departmental and university service

45% Course preparation, instruction, grading, and mentoring of students

5% Research responsibilities (Tenure-track only)

Qualifications:

• Ph.D., Psy.D., DMFT, Ed.D  preferred; MA/MS accepted with evidence of specialized experience.

• Advanced degree in psychology or a closely related field.  

• Active California license with experience providing clinical services

• Meets supervisor qualifications for and has experience supervising MFT/PCC trainees.  AAMFT approved supervisor or equivalent preferred. 

• Experience with or evidence of potential in developing and enhancing practicum training programs

• Evidence of a commitment to excellence in graduate teaching. Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching students from diverse backgrounds and a minimum of one year of teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to effective graduate-level teaching.  Online teaching experience preferred. 

• Demonstrates potential to successfully interact with students, other educators, educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.

• Evidence of Christian commitment, active church involvement, and commitment to the religious and educational goals of the university. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant. 

• Demonstrates strong personal commitment to ethical therapeutic practice as delineated by the codes of their licensing body. 

• Demonstrates commitment to cultural humility and multicultural competencies.

• Thorough commitment to the concept of Christian liberal arts education and a desire to work in a Christian university. Supportive of the religious and educational goals of the university and its sponsoring denomination.

• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU  will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.

Preferred, not required:

• Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist or Professional Clinical Counselor in California

Selection Process:

Applicants will be expected to submit an application and corresponding documents. All applicants will be reviewed and evaluated. From this pool of applicants, a limited number will be selected and moved forward in the process. The interview process may include:

• Phone/Zoom Interview

• Dialogue with students and faculty in the Clinical Counseling program.

• Lecture presented to faculty and students in the Clinical Counseling program.

• Evidence of successful teaching, if applicable

• Interview with the Academic unit leader

• Interview with the Dean of the College

• Interview with the Provost

• Interview with the President of the University

Special Instructions:

When beginning your application, be prepared to answer these questions and upload the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Personal Faith

• Philosophy of Teaching in Christian Higher Education

• Provide names and contacts for 3 references, at least one professional contact who can speak to your teaching potential (references will only be contacted if you are advanced as a finalist candidate)

• Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed 

• 3 Teacher Evaluations (if available)

If you have questions about items for the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@pointloma.edu or the Search Committee at macc@pointloma.edu.

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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential. 

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.

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