Job description
Reports to: Psychology PhD Program Director
Position: Regular, Full-Time
Location: Remote
Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range that the university reasonably expects to pay for this position is $74,000 – $76,000 annually
Full Salary Range: The full salary range for the position is $74,000 – $80,000 annually
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the university.
The application deadline is August 8, 2025.
Fielding Graduate University is an innovative global community dedicated to educating scholars, leaders, and practitioners in pursuit of a more just and sustainable world. We do this by providing exemplary interdisciplinary programs within a distributed and relational learning model grounded in student-driven inquiry and leading to enhanced knowledge.
We are seeking a Full-time (1.0 FTE) Core Faculty for the Applied Psychological Science Program to work remotely in a distributed learning environment. The faculty member will be expected to start on December 1, 2025. We seek a developmental psychologist whose research focuses on adult development and aging. The ideal candidate will be able to teach research methods, psychometrics, and classes within their field of interest. The position requires an active research agenda and research supervision for our Ph.D. students. While those with clinical experience are welcome to apply, this is not a clinical position.
Summary
This is a faculty position with responsibilities for educating and mentoring PhD students, engaging in scholarship and practice, and participating in governance and service. The following describes the full scope of responsibilities, as negotiated with the Psychology PhD Program Director. Some modifications can be made to these responsibilities and percentages with the goal of creating a balanced workload.
Academic
Courses and seminars are offered utilizing Moodle and other electronic media. Independent of course format, a faculty member is expected to:
- Have regular synchronous and asynchronous contact with students enrolled in their courses throughout the term.
- Evaluate students enrolled through the university’s course registration system by providing written feedback through completing the Certificate of Completion (COC) checklists. Qualitative feedback is expected in response to the work submitted during the term and/or on the COC.
- Participate in revision and updates to Master Syllabi as requested.
- Remain current in assigned areas of teaching.
- Keep syllabi current and consistent with program and professional goals and objectives; submit these in a timely fashion to the program manager when requested each term.
- Offer occasional specialty seminars/trainings.
Research
- Serve on dissertation committees and actively participate in the development of dissertation proposals and final documents.
- Keep the dissertation tracking sheet up to date.
- Attend Final Oral Reviews.
- Supervise first year research practicum.
- Provide students with research training opportunities.
- Consult with students on their research activities, as needed.
Advising/Mentoring
- Assist with New Student Orientations when requested.
- Complete annual reviews for all advisees.
- Participate in developing and monitoring Progress Improvement Plans (PIP) for students who are not making expected progress.
- Assist students with completing all university and program requirements, including Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
- Advise students on program, institutional, and professional matters.
- Provide individual appointments for student advisees as requested.
Scholarship and practice
- Develop and participate in one’s own research including publications, presentations, grants, etc. Include students in projects when feasible.
- Be involved in service to the profession and the community, when appropriate.
- Indicate that Fielding Graduate University is your primary affiliation when publishing or presenting.
Governance, program, and institutional responsibilities
- Actively participate in the program and School of Psychology committees to which you are assigned.
- Attend faculty meetings and retreats; travel to Session as requested.
- Be available to serve on other program, school, university-wide, and ad hoc committees.
- May serve on the Board of Trustees.
- If requested, staff the committee on admissions that evaluates applications.
- When needed, answer questions from applicants interested in the program.
- Participate in the program’s discussion Forum as schedule permits.
- Maintain prompt and responsive communications with all members of the community.
- Complete requests for information or other input in a timely manner.
- Remain current in knowledge of program and University policies and technology platforms.
- When not available for more than two workdays during a term, create an e-mail away message informing the community of departure and return date.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Psychology from a regionally accredited university or its equivalent, plus at least three years of experience teaching and advising students in research.
- Prior experience and expertise in online teaching and learning.
- Evidence of research productivity.
- Professional experience demonstrating ability to supervise dissertations and other student research experiences, such as master’s or honors theses.
- Professional experience demonstrating ability to develop and teach courses in a distributed learning environment.
- Strong commitment to adult education.
- Strong commitment to social justice and diversity.
- Ability to work well in a relational and distributed learning environment.
- Ability to use telecommunications and electronic research resources.
Preferred qualifications
- Innovative thinking, high initiative, good organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
Since Fielding Graduate University is a distributed teaching and learning university, all faculty are required to have a substantial background and skills in online teaching and learning strategies. Please detail your background and current skills in this area in your application materials.
Fielding Graduate University is committed to social justice and diversity and encourages individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.
Application Instructions
Fielding Graduate University utilizes ADP Workforce Now for online applications. You will be prompted to create a username and password to initiate the application process. Applications will not be considered complete unless both a CV and cover letter are uploaded. Do not use Easy Apply. Applicants are encouraged to have their employment history, educational information, and professional references on hand while completing the application. The online application process takes approximately 30-60 minutes. Upon completion, applicants will receive confirmation of receipt via email.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal employment opportunity is a fundamental principle at Fielding. We’re committed to a work environment in which relationships are characterized by dignity, courtesy, and respect. Employment here is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military/military spouse, or veteran status, disability, or any other protected class as established by law.
Fielding Graduate University is committed to inclusive excellence and encourages diversity and inclusivity in all its enterprises. As an equal opportunity employer committed to social justice, we value and welcome individuals of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, marital status, national origins, race and ethnicities, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, military/military spouse, or veteran status – and other visible and nonvisible differences. We seek employees who are committed to creating a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all community members.
Fielding Graduate University jobs are remote/online and employees may work from anywhere.
Fielding Graduate University has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including women, members of ethnic minorities, and disabled individuals.
How to apply
Applications will not be considered complete unless both a CV and a cover letter are uploaded. To apply for this position, use the following Online Application Link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=371bf4c2-8681-458c-8b35-722b1fc8d540&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US
