Assistant/Associate/Professor of Psychology

Psychology Faculty

School of Business & Social Science

Tsaile Campus

Duty Schedule:

Monday-Friday, including weekends, flexible hours.

Summary/Objective of Position:

This position seeks a faculty member to teach classes in psychology, including both general courses and courses related specifically to addiction counseling. The successful applicant should have the background and experience to teach courses in treatment of addiction, mentor students, establish field placements in the Navajo Nation, and eventually hold a leadership role in the development of the MA program. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in counseling or a closely related field, although experienced candidates with an MA willing to seek a Ph.D. will be considered. Interest in and knowledge of Navajo philosophy and psychology will be beneficial.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts,requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(70%) Instruction: Provide students instruction in, but not limited to, basic addiction counseling techniques, treating co-morbidities, diversity in counseling, assessment and diagnosis, and similar courses related to addiction counseling. Typical teaching loads at Dine College are 15 credits per semester, which could be offset when the candidate is ready to assume the roles described below.

(10%) Agency Coordination: Establish partnerships with local treatment agencies and/or develop on-site treatment opportunities. Take a leadership role with the state licensure process and support development of the MA Program for counselors. Work with agencies and the state to ensure that supervisors are appropriately trained.

(10%) Scholarship ad Grant Applications: Develop and active line of research and apply for grant funding, particularly as it supports the treatment and prevention of addiction in the Navajo Nation and/or among indigenous peoples. Seek grant support related to the addiction counseling program.

(5%) Mentoring, Advising, and Supervision: Mentoring and advising students as they pursue careers as addiction counselors, including supervision of field experiences as needed.

(5%) Service: Faculty are expected to be collegial members of their units, and to perform appropriate service that contributes to the effectiveness of their units, departments, the College and their professions. Service includes outreach to the greater Dine community to better position the college within the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum:

Masters or Ph.D. degree in counseling or a closely related area. A minimum of 18 graduate hours in the discipline area are required.

Preferred:

Ph.D. in counseling from a CACREP-approved program. Experience with counseling, particularly as it focuses on addiction and substance abuse. Experience with or interest in working with tribal peoples. Record of, or potential for, collaborative, multidisciplinary research especially in research and service contributing to mental health among the Dine people.

Knowledge:

The successful application must have the background and experience to teach courses related to addiction at the undergraduate and graduate level, and the ability to forge relationships to support field experiences.

Skills:

Effective communication - effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication skills. Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Oral fluency in Navajo is highly desirable, but not mandatory. Navajo /American Indian preference is exercised but not mandatory. Bilingual and bi-literate Navajo preferred but not mandatory. A faculty is expected to have a high degree of proficiency in computer software used to support the administration of higher education. Software use include but is not limited to, general office functions such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet services. In addiction, a faculty is expected to utilize academic-specific programs for course delivery (Face-to-face, synchronous,and asynchronous), and course maintenance (such as grade submissions, posting of syllabus, etc.)

Abilities:

A faculty expected to have a high degree of proficiency in computer software used to support the administration of high education. Software use include, but is not limited to, general office functions, such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Canvas LMS, and internet services. In addition, a faculty is expected to utilize academic-specific programs for course delivery (face-to-face, synchronous, and asynchronous), and course maintenance (such as grade submissions, posting of syllabus,modules, course itinerary, etc.)

Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel:

Although the ideal candidate will live and work in Tsaile, consideration will be given to strong candidates who will reside in Tsaile only part-time. Travel to field experience placement sites will be necessary.

Other Requirement(s):

This position requires driving a college GSA vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the college; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle training and history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, and self-report convictions as per College Policy.