Job Description

Classification: Faculty, Full-time
Reports to: Chair, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Program (MACP)
Location: Hybrid (Teach on campus at Antioch University Santa Barbara, CA and Remote)
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 $73,150.00
Start Date: Spring 2025

The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Program (MACP) at Antioch University Santa Barbara is seeking a full-time Core Faculty member to teach in the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Department. The Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology program (MACP) at Santa Barbara is part of the Division of Applied Psychology in the Graduate School of Counseling, Psychology, and Therapy—the largest and fastest growing school in the Antioch University system.

The MACP curriculum is infused with social justice as a foundational frame, while practical experience and self-reflection provide context to support the development of well-rounded practitioners. Our curriculum meets all educational requirements for students to qualify for application as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Students may also choose to qualify as Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC). Currently, our students in the MACP may elect to choose concentrations in Somatic Psychotherapy or Latinx Mental Health.

The mission of Antioch University is to provide learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, racial, and environmental justice. Antioch aspires to be a leading university offering learners and communities transformative education in a global context that fosters innovation and inspires social action.

Position Overview 
Core faculty members have responsibility in all four areas of faculty engagement including student learning, scholarship, service, and institutional citizenship. The percent of time devoted to student learning is sixty percent (60%), and the remaining areas vary with unit needs, individual skills and capacities, and stage of career. Early-career core faculty members will be provided with guidance from experienced faculty members. Core faculty report to the Chair of the MA in Clinical Psychology Department. Core faculty teach 24 units of direct instruction. Courses are taught on campus and evening and weekend availability is desirable but not required. Core faculty members have a flexible hybrid work schedule and are on campus regularly, generally three days per week.  Student advising requires knowledge of Antioch policies and a quarterly review of student advisees’ academic records and progress. Student advising also requires availability during regular office hours and timely response to students by email, telephone or Zoom.

A core faculty member will serve on program and university committees and is expected to participate in the work of the faculty, including developing the MACP curriculum and ensuring the quality of the curriculum and instruction to meet program, specialization, and California MFT licensure requirements. Core faculty are also expected to attend regular departmental meetings as well as scheduled community meetings with AULA every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

The position has responsibilities that include:

• Typically, sixty percent (60%) of the core faculty workload is devoted to direct instruction (i.e., all credit-bearing activity, and other forms of direct instruction such as direction of independent studies, credit based special project courses, and clinical supervision courses).
• Core Faculty are expected to commit to at least twenty-four (24) quarter credits of direct instruction.
• Service on campus, school, and university wide committees as assigned.
• Coordinates with admissions in reviewing applications and interviewing potential students.
• Serves as mentor to adjunct colleagues.
• Facilitates in the collection of data for program evaluation and accreditation processes and report writing.
• Participates in all aspects of the MACP program including the development of workshops or special events, and student, alumni, and faculty surveys.
• Conducts scholarly research in content area of expertise with intent to publish.
• Participates in curriculum development and revision, grant-writing, and other departmental initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned by Chair.

The University
Antioch University is a multi-campus, coast–to-coast institution of higher learning that provides learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.

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. (This list is meant to be an informal summary of benefits. Plan benefits and eligibility requirements are governed by the plan documents and University policies which will be made available upon request).

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