Adjunct Professor - California School of Professional Psychology (Emeryville)

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.

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The Clinical Psychology Programs in the San Francisco Bay Area emphasize the application of theory and research to clinical practice. The program develops competent professional health-care psychologists skilled in delivering a variety of clinical services to diverse populations in varied settings. Students take courses in a wide range of subjects, including statistics, theories of personality, psychological assessment, multicultural issues, and psychological practice. Students may follow their own clinical interests and further their individual career goals by selecting a specialized series of courses, research, and field placements related to a particular area of practice.

Starting Salary: $40 hourly
Salary will be based on candidate experience and course enrollment.

Minimum Requirements:
Education: Doctoral degree in Psychology (PsyD or PhD) from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Appropriate clinical and/or teaching experience in the areas(s) of specialization and expertise.

Licenses: Psychology license preferred based upon program need.

Position Summary:
Adjunct Faculty are scholars and professionals, who teach in their area(s) of specialization and expertise. The primary affiliation of adjunct faculty is not with the university.

Application Description:
Applicants to this position will be considered for a candidate pool encompassing one or more of the subject areas outlined in the job description. This pool will be used to identify qualified candidates for potential appointments during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Adjunct professors are in the following programs/courses:

Fall 2025 (August 18, 2025 - December 14, 2025)

History & Systems: Psychology

This course is intended to acquaint students with a comprehensive view of major topics in the history of psychology. Ranging in chronological order from the ancient world to the twenty-first century, the course will review the history of modern psychological thinking and the major philosophical antecedents of modern psychology, together with the psychological landscapes within which earlier and modern ideas in psychology and the philosophy of mind evolved.

Biological Basis of Behavior

This course will provide a foundation in language, concepts and research methodology to understand current and future knowledge of the biological bases of psychological phenomena and psychopathology. We will explore the neurobiology, neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, and molecular genetics of fundamental mental activities, such as learning, memory, emotions, feelings, stress response, empathy, and sensory experience. Further, we will study the psychobiological underpinnings of psychopathological states, such as anxiety, depression, addiction, mania, psychosis and impulsivity and their psychopharmacological and other biological treatment.

Observation & Interviewing
Observation & Interviewing provides a seminar environment for learning the common factors, which are the basic and essential clinical skills. Instruction takes a pan-theoretical approach and emphasizes skills common to all theoretical approaches, such as

• Developing a therapeutic relationship.
• Conveying warmth empathy and genuineness.
• Eliciting appropriate information.
• Defining a presenting problem.
• Assessing risk factors.
• Being culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Managing transference and countertransference.

The course will include instruction and practice in defining target behaviors, designing methods for data tracking, and observing target behavior. Clinical examples and assignments will include diverse clients from varying cultural, ethnic, and class backgrounds. Attention to cultural factors and variations across clients is a pervasive theme for the course. Culture, gender and gender identity, class, sexual orientation, disability status, and ethnicity are discussed as variables affecting development, clinical interviews, relationships, and psychotherapy. Students practice clinical case report writing and presentation skills.

Purpose of the Course:

By the end of the semester students will;

* be comfortable conducting an initial intake interview with an individual client or couple.
* They will have a methodology for organizing the information obtained in the interview into a case report.
* They will understand the importance of culture in conducting interviews, building rapports, and conceptualizing clients and their problems.
* Students will understand what is meant by evidence-based practice (E-BP), what constitutes evidence, and the difference between E-BP and practice-based evidence.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitating Classroom and Distance/Distributed Learning.
• Course and syllabus preparation.
• Class curriculum coordination and planning.
• Assessment and evaluation of learners.
• Mentoring and advising students.
• Holding office hours and meeting with students.
• Research/scholarship mentoring and supervision.

Skills:

• Proficient computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• The ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to solve problems.
• 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 by required deadlines.
• The drive to encourage, direct, hold accountable and guide candidates toward task completion.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and Alliant employees, as well as the Registrar's Office and various academic departments.
• Culturally humble and ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse people.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibility:
Direct Reports: Possible student teaching assistant.
Indirect Reports: None.
Office Location: On Campus.
Work Hours: Standard office hours, occasional evenings or weekends may be required depending upon course schedule.
Travel: None.

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:

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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.

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Company:Alliant International University, Inc.

Country:United States of America

State/Region:California

City: Emeryville

Postal Code:94608

Job ID:280895