Spring 2024 Adjunct Faculty COUN 620 02: Psychological Testing and Assessment

Saint Mary’s College of California

Moraga, CA

ID: 7208652 (Ref.No. 4940743)
Posted: January 18, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: Jan 16, 2024
Deadline:

Description:Per course adjunct faculty for the Counseling program's course, COUN 620-02.

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.


Qualifications:
COUN 620-02 - Psychological Testing and Assessment (3 units)

Wednesdays 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM

The goals of this course are to introduce the students to assessment theory and procedures, to provide experience in administering and scoring tests, and to interpret assessment data. The focus is on the use of assessment in schools and clinical settings, and the current issues and trends in testing. Students will be encouraged to critically review current testing procedures and biases in assessment and to advocate for responsible and multiculturally competent test usage for clients. The instructor must be skilled in teaching the foundations of statistics and statistical analysis of assessment tools, and familiar with the administration and interpretation of such instruments.



Required Qualifications:

Candidates must have a M.A., M.S., or Ph.D. in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Development, Higher Education & Student Affairs, or a related field. Candidates must have experience teaching at the graduate level in Counseling, Psychology, Research Methods, or a related area, or at least 3 years of experience as a practicing clinician (e.g., MFT, PCC, clinical or counseling psychologist), school-based mental health professional (e.g., school counselor or school psychologist), or counselor in a higher education setting (e.g., college/university).

Preferred Qualifications:

Current license in Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, or Psychology, or Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling, Social Work, or School Psychology.

A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, multicultural/international competence, social justice, clinical expertise, and familiarity with counseling theory and practice.

A successful record of teaching experience at the graduate level.
  • Applicants must reside and work in California




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