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Chicago, IL, United States
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Oct 11, 2021
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u003cpu003eThe Associate Department Chair is a full-time core faculty position and the time is divided between teaching and administrative responsibilities and providing significant operational support to the Clinical Psychology Program (PsyD) and Department functioning.u0026nbsp; The Associate Chair works with faculty and students, collaborates with other internal and/or external constituents to support the functions of the department.u0026nbsp; This position reports directly to the Chair of the Department and is structured on a twelve-month schedule.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eThe Associate Department Chair is part of the Department Leadership Team.u0026nbsp; This position requires working closely with the Department Chair assisting in maintaining all APA accreditation requirements and processes, supervising program adjunct faculty, addressing student issues, providing consultation to faculty, and revising the curriculum.u0026nbsp; To accomplish these tasks, the Associate Department Chair communicates effectively and collaborates with other members of the University community.u0026nbsp; A more detailed list of essential functions follows.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eOverall, the Associate Department Chair provides thought-leadership and administrative support to the department, including professional knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of the Psychology Department, PsyD Program, and the institution. They actively support the development of cultural competency and integration in all management activities and efforts.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEducation/Experience:u003c/strongu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eDoctoral degree (PsyD or PhD) in Psychologyu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMinimum of three (3) years of experience in doctoral-level teaching and administrative experience.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCertifications/Licenses: u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003ePsychologist license at Doctoral levelu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eKnowledge/Skills/Abilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eExcellent organizational and analytical skills.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDoctoral teaching experience preferably in at least two areas of the program curriculum.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to consistently identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations based on observationsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong demonstration of alignment with Adleru0026rsquo;s social justice mission and visionu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong critical thinking, problem-solving and visioning acumenu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to proactively identify challenges and barriers to stated objective and employ assistance in addressing theseu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong collaboration abilities and leadership styleu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstration of Emotional Intelligence and professional maturityu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong research acumen and abilitiesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong communication skills including written, oral, and listeningu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eSupervision (if applicable):u0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eAssociate Chair supports and supervises adjunct faculty teaching in the program.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEssential Duties u0026amp; Responsibilities: u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eSupport APA Accreditation and PsyD Program Functioningu003c/strongu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eCo-leads in maintaining APA accreditation, including annual reports and self-study processesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eGathers and analyzes data for program metricsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDevelops curriculum and assessment of student learning instruments such as rubricsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eParticipates in development and updating of Program policies and proceduresu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDevelops, revises and maintains manuals and handbooks such as PsyD Program Handbook, Policies Handbook, Adjunct Program Guideu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eParticipates in Program committees within the department and institutional committees, engages in faculty governance processu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAttends biweekly department faculty meetings and biweekly university wide Faculty Council meetingsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eRevises and coordinates the Annual Student Review processu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eAdjunct Faculty hiring and supervision u003c/strongu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eCreates a pool of potential adjunct faculty with content knowledge and expertise aligned with the Programu0026rsquo;s curriculau003c/liu003enu003cliu003eInterviews and hires applicants for adjunct teaching within the programu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSupervises adjunct facultyu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCommunicates all Program information throughout the academic yearu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAnswers questions and addresses concerns throughout the academic yearu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAssigns coursesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAssists in resolving issues related to adjunct faculty classroom instructionu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eManages student issuesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eRevises adjunct faculty syllabi (when needed)u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eConducts classroom observations of adjunct facultyu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eConducts feedback meetings of the observationsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eReviews adjunct faculty course evaluationsu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eStudent Issuesu003c/strongu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eProvides consultation to core and adjunct facultyu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCollaborates with various offices within the universityu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eManages student issues related to adjunct facultyu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eSchedule and course structure and organizationu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eTeaching and Advising Studentsu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eDissertation work with students u003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eOther tasks and dutiesu003c/strongu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eParticipates on Campus Committeesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eEngages in scholarship activities, service to community, service to profession, and service to university/campus Participates on Campus Committeesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSupport functions of the Division of Academic Affairs, and University functions as neededu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eOther duties as assigned.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWork Environment (Physical Demands):u0026nbsp; u003c/strongu003eThe usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eUniversal Core Behaviors:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eCommunication:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eEffectively expresses oneself in all oral and written communications.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExhibits good listening and comprehension skills.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eKeeps others informed, as well as responds, in a timely manner.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstrates match between words and actions.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eResponds with tact, diplomacy, respect and composure when dealing with others.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePromotes the spirit and essence of the Schoolu0026rsquo;s Vision, Mission, Values and Key Strategies through both verbal and written communication.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eTeamwork and Collaboration:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eCooperates with others toward the achievement of common goals.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSeeks consensus and win-win solutions to problems and conflicts.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eContributes actively and participates fully in team initiatives.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePuts success of the team above own interests.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eBuilds and maintains constructive work relationships.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eResponsive to Change:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eSupports changes in the work environment.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDisplays a proactive, problem-solving approach toward work.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCommitted to life-long learning by continuously increasing skills, knowledge and effectiveness.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eActively seeks and initiates creative and innovative solutions.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExercises sound, accurate and informed independent judgment when needed.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003cstrongu003eQuality-Driven and Accountable:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eResults-oriented and committed to quality through continuous process improvement.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eEliminates ineffective activities and closes performance gaps.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAnticipates and responds to customer needs.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMonitors own performance, accept responsibility for actions and actively seeks feedback.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMeets deadlines and completes projects and activities in professional, timely manner.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSeeks opportunities to increase productivity and/or reduce costs while maintaining highest quality standards (fiscally responsible).u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eSupport of Vision, Mission, Values, Key Strategies:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eSupports and models the Schoolu0026rsquo;s Values of: social interest, compassion, justice, respect for the individual, honors diversity and difference, intellectual rigor, optimism and collaboration.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eArticulates the Schoolu0026rsquo;s Vision, Mission, and Key Strategies in a way to educate others.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstrates active commitment in advancing the Schoolu0026rsquo;s Vision, Mission and Key Strategies.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExhibits personal integrity, honesty, zeal and compassion.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAligns work processes to advance the Schoolu0026rsquo;s strategic plan and key strategies.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEqual Opportunity Employeru003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eIt is the policy of Adler University that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/emu003eu003cemu003eAs part of the Adleru0027s equal employment opportunity policy, Adler will also take affirmative actionu0026nbsp;to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.u003c/emu003eu003c/pu003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:null,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:null,MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:true,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:5b64ce7f-14b5-443e-344c-7e8db470f3bd,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2021-10-11T19:03:58.947Z},{JobBoardId:b809b751-42a6-bffa-f3ce-536e549e35d9,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2021-10-11T19:03:58.947Z,InternalPostedDate:null}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null,CompensationAnnualMinimum:null,CompensationAnnualMaximum:null,CompensationHourlyMinimum:null,CompensationHourlyMaximum:null,CompensationCurrency:null});
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