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Part-time Faculty Positions at The Wright Institute Master's in Counseling Program

Position Title: Part-time Faculty Positions
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation: See below
Reports to: Program Director
Location: 1000 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA - In-person
Revision Date: May, 2025
This job description is not a contract of employment and its provisions are not intended to imply a contractual relationship. It does not alter your at-will employment relationship with The Wright Institute.

The Wright Institute is seeking applications for the positions of Part Time Faculty for its Masters in Counseling Psychology Program, to commence in Fall 2025. Applications will be accepted until July 18, 2025.

Background

Founded in 1968 by renowned psychologist Nevitt Sanford, a pioneer in integrating social issues with clinical psychology, the Wright Institute is built on his belief in lifelong learning and personal growth. Sanford's developmental approach shapes the foundation of the Institute's educational programs. The Clinical Program (Psy.D) was the first established, followed by the Counseling Psychology (MA) program in 2006.

Our Mission

The Counseling Psychology (MA) program at the Wright Institute emphasizes social justice, diversity, and a strengths-based approach to clients and students, focusing on resiliency, recovery, and evidence-based practices. Our faculty, drawn from diverse backgrounds and clinical experiences, reflect the cultural richness of our student body and future clients. They are critical thinkers, effective communicators, and role models who inspire hope and enthusiasm for the counseling field. The Institute is committed to basing all recruitment, hiring, admissions and promotion decisions upon individual qualifications, merit and competency, ensuring equal opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff.

Job Description

Part-Time Core Faculty at the Wright Institute play a vital role in supporting the Masters in Counseling Program by participating in faculty governance, shaping the institution's culture, and contributing to program development. They teach, advise, and mentor students, guiding their professional growth and fostering a collaborative academic environment. In addition to their teaching and advising roles, they serve on committees, collaborate on curriculum development, and serve as "lead faculty" on courses, mentoring adjunct faculty to ensure high instructional standards. Part-Time Faculty also contribute to the core curriculum and values of the institution, attend regular faculty meetings, contribute to the institution through participation in program areas, collaborate with administrative staff, and maintain a strong understanding of foundational concepts in counseling.

Responsibilities

Teach a minimum of 9 units and maximum of 15 per academic year. Our classes are in person and held on campus.
Maintain a strong base of clinical experience and knowledge of current psychological theory & practice research in foundational subjects taught at the Institute.
Provide curricular support, advice, and be available to step in to assist with additional teaching needs as required.
Participate in student advising, admissions, committees, workgroups, and program evaluation and accreditation activities as determined in your annual faculty contract.
Attend Faculty meetings regularly and engage in continuous curriculum development and pedagogical improvements.
Adapt to course assignments and schedules as determined by the Program needs, with reasonable scheduling requests considered but not guaranteed.
Support faculty recruitment and hiring efforts.
Ensure that non-academic employment (e.g., treating private clients, advisory roles, or consulting) does not interfere with the ability to fulfill part-time faculty workload requirements.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or related field from an accredited program, and licensed to practice in California or a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology, or related field from an accredited program, and licensed as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW to practice in California. Candidates must have experience teaching at the graduate level and expertise with course subjects, as well as a commitment to incorporating issues of social justice & equity into all aspects of their work. Experience in teaching the following courses is preferred but not limited to: Research Based Practice, Counseling & Therapeutic Factors, Individual and Family Development, Family Therapy, Sexual Development and Health and Addictions Counseling.

Part-time Core Faculty Compensation

Part-time Core Faculty are paid according to the work performed, including the number of units taught, advising responsibilities, admissions interviews, committee memberships, and special projects approved by the Director. Part-time Core Faculty receive two (2) units for Core Faculty meeting attendance and two units (2) for advising responsibilities outside of class office hours. Part-time Core Faculty are required to teach a minimum of nine (9) units. Creating a base salary of $35,100. Part-time Core Faculty may teach up to fifteen (15) units and may take on additional roles such as Lead Faculty positions and committee work for additional compensation. The compensation for the 2024-2025 academic year is $2,700 per unit.

Application

Please submit the full application, a CV, and letter of interest using the form below.

Questions may be sent to cwatts@wi.edu. References will be requested upon invitation to interview.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The Wright Institute is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, employees, volunteers and interns, and The Wright Institute makes employment decisions based on the merits of each candidate. The Wright Institute prohibits discrimination based on an individual's race (including traits historically associated with race, including, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), marital status, national origin, citizenship, service in the military or veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or genetic characteristics or information, or any other basis protected by law. The Wright Institute will afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants, employees, volunteers, and interns as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, compensation, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

The Wright Institute provides employment-related reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities within the meaning of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time by contacting the Vice President of Finance and Administrative Affairs, Tricia O'Reilly, at toreilly@wi.edu.

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