Dean, Division of Counseling & Psychology

Dean Of Counseling And Psychology

Rivier University invites applications for the position of Dean of Counseling and Psychology. This is a twelve-month, full-time administrative, on-campus position with an annual teaching load of six credits at the graduate level and advising doctoral students' scholarly projects. The Dean will report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Rivier University is a Catholic, comprehensive university founded by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary in 1933. Committed to liberal education and programs of professional practice at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Dean of Counseling and Psychology joins the Dean of Nursing and Health Professions, Dean of Business and Security Studies, the Dean of Education, and the Dean of Arts and Sciences providing strategic innovation and direction to Rivier's academic programs.

The Division of Counseling and Psychology encompasses three degree levels including an undergraduate program in psychology; graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a M.Ed. in School Counseling and a recently accredited doctoral program (Psy.D) in Counseling and School Psychology.

The University seeks an experienced student-centered educator and strategic administrator who will lead and support divisional directors and faculty. The successful candidate should have significantly broad experience in the programs and initiatives incorporated within the Division, an understanding of the larger higher education landscape, and the ability to articulate Rivier's role in the preparation of the next generation of the behavioral health workforce. The Dean will provide leadership for professional development in the model of practitioner-scholar and will continue the Division's emphasis on clinical skills and techniques with technology rich in instruction.

The Dean will be charged with the hiring, evaluation, and assessment of full-time and adjunct faculty, refinement of the curriculum in collaboration with faculty, and support for student engagement and advising. The Dean of Counseling and Psychology will work to ensure that the division utilizes current resources and coordinates policies and practices.

Administrative Leadership :

• Ensure that the University's Mission of "transforming hearts and minds to serve the world" is respected and promoted throughout the Counseling and Psychology Division.
• Develop strategic initiatives for the Division.
• Participate in long-term planning and policy setting.
• Provide innovative leadership designed to strengthen the counseling and psychology workforce development initiatives.
• Manage administrative functions within the Division of Counseling and Psychology.
• Convene an external Advisory Board to promote communication among stakeholders.
• Maintain a visible presence on campus and within the greater Nashua community.

Academic Leadership :

The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate from an APA-accredited program in Counseling, School or Clinical Psychology or closely related field. The successful candidate will have a clearly expressed desire to contribute to the program goals and the University's mission at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.