Summer 2026 Adjunct Faculty FPSY 679 Healing the Healers

Saint Mary's College of California: ADJUNCT FACULTY SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE OF CALIFORNIA: Kalmanovitz School of Education (KSOE): Department of Counseling Location Open Date Apr 29, 2026 Description Per course adjunct faculty in the Counseling Department for the Forensic Psychology program's course, FPSY 679-01. Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College. As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary’s offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary’s reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity. Qualifications FPSY679 Healing the Healers: Vicarious Trauma and Trauma Informed Care 3 Units Online July 13-August 23, 2026 Course Description Healing the Healers: Vicarious Trauma and Trauma Informed Care - building on core competencies related to community based mental health and addiction services with trauma survivors and to integrate and operationalize an understanding about trauma, and its sequelae into core program services. The basic philosophy and practice of trauma informed care is examined across several, specific service components: assessment and screening, residential services, substance use and case management services as well as contraindicated approaches for working with survivors of acute, developmental, community, discrimination based, gender and race-based traumas. Students will learn to identify and effectively manage compassion fatigue and professional quality of life issues guided by evidence-based practice. Students will learn to maintain an essential trauma informed stance of curiosity, hopefulness, non-intrusion and non-coercion based care, re-framing clinical practice itself to become trauma informed. As providers and caregivers in the mental health field who care for children, families, and individuals, the work can take an emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual toll on our professional functioning and quality of life. Taking care of yourself is critically one of the important aspects of being a healer and service provider. Through the use of this course will provide students with an overview on building provider resilience, implement trauma-informed individual and organizational strategies to integrate self-care, promote awareness of vicarious trauma and management of compassion fatigue, acknowledgement and adaptation of cultural and spiritual practices of traditional healers. Required Qualifications: Knowledge of trauma and its impacts to individuals, families and children. Familiarity and expertise with CBT in therapeutic settings, administered to families, and to individuals, and an awareness of family structure and its impact and influence in response to trauma. LMFT, LFCC, Ph.D., Ed.D, Psy.D A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, multicultural/international competence, social justice, clinical expertise, and familiarity with counseling theory and practice. Must be a California resident. Application Instructions Applicants to all available course sections who are members of the Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021, who have previously taught the course, or who have been determined qualified through the process outlined in Article 10, have only the following application requirements: Indicate interest via application to the posting Complete the SMC Per Course Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire to identify as a Saint Mary’s College bargaining unit faculty member or agency fee payers covered by the agreement with SEIU 1021 Indicate preferences if there are multiple sections Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College A resume The name and contact information for three (3) professional references. In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check. Please note that courses will be assigned to current qualified adjunct faculty members who apply during the first 14 days of the posting in the following order: Seniority of those who have taught the course previously up to their average. Seniority of those who have not taught the course up to their average. Seniority rotation above their average up to seven (7) course values. Candidates must perform all course-related work within the State of California. Salary: $6,480 - $10,308 dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here. If the course is not assigned to a current qualified adjunct faculty member under the process above, it may be assigned to a new hire after the 14 day period for current adjunct faculty members to apply has elapsed. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all. College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws. 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