NAZISH M. SALAHUDDIN, PH.D.
10315 Cherry Tree Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20901
nsalah@umd.edu
Cell: 240.876.5980
2143 Biology/Psychology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Work: 301.405.4892
EDUCATION
August 2008
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
University of Maryland, College Park
May 2005
MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
University of Maryland, College Park
May 2001
BACHELOR OF ARTS, WITH HONORS, IN PSYCHOLOGY
University of Maryland, College Park
Certificate in Women’s Studies
LICENSURE
Licensed psychologist in the State of Maryland
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Nov 2013 to CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Present
Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park
Courses Taught: Introduction to Counseling Psychology, Psychology of Women,
Cross Cultural Psychology, Living the Good Life: The Psychology of Happiness
Sept 2010 to ACADEMIC DIRECTOR, SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE, TORTURE AND TRAUMA
Present
Developed a 12-credit post-master’s certificate program for professionals
interested in working with survivors of violence, torture, and trauma. Developed
curriculum, hired instructors, obtained continuing education sponsor approval
from the American Psychological Association, National Board for Certified
Counselors, and National Association for Social Workers. Actively work with
instructors to improve and update courses and ensure adherence to APA, NBCC,
and NASW guidelines. Develop relationships with federal and local government
agencies (e.g., Department of Homeland Security, Public Health Service,
Montgomery County Department of Health), graduate programs and others
interested in the VTT program. Select, admit, and advise VTT students.
AFFILIATE FACULTY, Counseling Psychology Program. Serve on thesis and
dissertation committees. Lead a research team of counseling psychology doctoral
students. Coordinate graduate student recruitment events.
COURSES TAUGHT
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
Spring 2013, 2014, 2015
Fall 2013
2010-Present
2009-Present
2008-2010
Living the Good Life: The Psychology of Happiness
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Psychology of Women
Introduction to Counseling Psychology
Helping Skills: Research and Practice
GRADUATE COURSES
2008-2010
2008-2010
Psychological Assessment II
Multicultural Issues in Psychology
NEW COURSE DEVELOPMENT
Spring 2013
2011-2012
2011-2012
2011-2012
2011-2012
Living the Good Life: The Psychology of Happiness (I-series)
Understanding Trauma and Recovery 1 (VTT)
Understanding Trauma and Recovery 2 (VTT)
Understanding Torture and Trauma 1 (VTT)
Understanding Torture and Trauma 2 (VTT)
COURSE REDESIGN
Fall 2014
Introduction to Counseling Psychology
Redesign: Flipped classroom design with an emphasis on case
based learning. Class time with focus heavily on critical
application of concepts to case material through use of
demonstrations and case analysis.
Fall 2014
Psychology of Women
Redesign: Flipped classroom design with an emphasis on case
based learning. Class time with focus heavily on critical
application of concepts to case material through use of
demonstrations and case analysis.
Fall 2013
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Redesign: Overhauled course content to reflect more diverse
perspectives related to cross-cultural psychology. Introduced in
class activities and homework assignments to engage students in
applying course concepts to their own lives. Created a new
integrative final paper to assess application of course concepts,
cultural understanding, and written communication.
ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Summer 2012 FACILITATOR, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
Muslim Community Center, Silver Spring, MD
Invited by the director of the Muslim Community Center’s Healthy Families Project
coordinator to facilitate a roundtable discussion about combating domestic violence
within the Muslim community.
Spring 2007
FACILITATOR, MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS
Tzedek Hillel, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Invited by Tzedek Hillel to facilitate a Multicultural awareness workshop with a specific
focus on racial issues to a group of approximately 20 students.
June 2004
INSTRUCTOR, CAREER EXPLORATION CLASS
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Taught a class for sixth grade students who were identified as at risk for not completing
high school or not pursuing higher education, and who were identified as having potential
to succeed. The class was highly interactive and focused on various issues related to
career exploration, including the role of culture, interests, and values. Taught this class
four times a day to a group of approximately 10 students per class.
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SERVICE
2008-Present
UNDERGRADUATE THESIS, MASTER’S THESIS, AND DISSERTATION COMMITTEES
Jan 2013 to
Present
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY DIVERSITY COMMITTEE, MEMBER
April 2013
LECTURER REVIEW COMMITTEE, MEMBER
Sept 2012 to
Present
FACULTY CO-ADVISOR, MINORITY ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS
Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Fall 2011
ADVISOR SEARCH COMMITTEE, MEMBER
Jan 2011 to
May 2012
FACULTY ADVISOR, BLACK PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION
Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Helped create this organization. Advised student leaders seeking to increase access to
opportunities for psychology students interested in pursuing graduate training in
psychology.
Jan 2011 to
2012
COMMITTEE MEMBER, ETHNIC AND WOMEN’S ISSUES COMMITTEE
Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
One of two faculty members collaborating with staff, graduate students and
undergraduate students to improve multiculturalism at all levels within the department.
Sept 2007 to
June 2008
TRAINING COMMITTEE MEMBER
University Counseling Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Participate in all parts of the pre-doctoral intern selection process. Involved with
improvement of externship and practicum training programs.
HONORS
Dec 2013
HONORED INSTRUCTOR AWARD RECIPIENT
Award presented by Transfer 2 Terp Learning Community
Aug 2006
MILTON DEAN HAVRON SOCIAL SCIENCES AWARD RECIPIENT
Award for outstanding graduate student granted by the Department of Psychology at the
University of Maryland, College Park. ($900 stipend)
Sept 2002 to
May 2003
GRADUATE DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Awarded by the Graduate School at the University of Maryland, College Park. (Funding
for 24 credits and $12,000)
PUBLICATIONS
Baker, L., O’Brien, K. M., & Salahuddin, N. M. (2007). Are shelter workers burned out?
An examination of stress, social support, and coping. Journal of Family Violence, 22(6),
465-474.
Kivlighan, D. M., Markin, R. D., Stahl, J., & Salahuddin, N. M. (2007). Changes in the
ways that group trainees structure their knowledge of group members with training.
Group Dynamics, 11(3), 176-186.
Patel, S. G., Salahuddin, N. M., & O’Brien, K. M. (2008). Career self-efficacy of
Vietnamese adolescents: The role of acculturation, support, social class, and racism.
Journal of Career Development 34(3), 218-240.
Salahuddin, N. M., & O’Brien, K. M. (2011). Challenges and resilience in the lives of
Multiracial adults: An instrument development study. Journal of Counseling Psychology.
Advance online publication. doi: 10.1037/a002463
Spanger, P. T., Hill, C. E., Dunn, M. G., Hummel, A., Walden, T., Liu, J., Jackson, J.,
Ganginis, H. V., & Salahuddin, N. M. (2015). Self-efficacy in using here and now skills:
Impact of immediacy skills training for undergraduate students. The Counseling
Psychologist, 42(6), 729-757.
Salahuddin, N. M., Kim, Y., Savela, A., Silberberg, A., & O’Brien (in progress).
Cross-cultural constructions of motherhood identity: An instrument development
study.
PRESENTATIONS
Salahuddin, N. M., & O’Brien, K. M. (2001). Predicting burnout in shelter workers: The
role of stress, coping, and duration of service. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, California.
Salahuddin, N. M., & O’Brien, K. M. (2001). Predicting burnout in women’s crisis
workers: The role of stress coping, and duration of service. Presented at undergraduate
research day, University of Maryland, College Park.
Hensler, N. F., O’Brien, K. M., Hennessy, K., Salahuddin, N. M., Patel, S. G., Love, E.,
Kilian, L., Floyd, A., & Braitman, A. (2003). Longitudinal study of women’s life and
career paths: Qualitative analyses. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Psychological Association, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Salahuddin, N. M., Patel, S. G., O’Brien, K. M., Trickett, E. J., & Birman, D. (2004).
Vietnamese adolescents and academic adaptation: An ecological perspective. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu,
Hawaii.
Patel, S. G., Salahuddin, N. M., & O’Brien, K. M. (2005). Career self-efficacy of
Vietnamese adolescents: The role of acculturation, support, social class, and racism.
Poster presented at the 2005 annual meeting of the American Psychological Association,
Washington, DC.
Salahuddin, N. M. & O’Brien, K. M. (2008). Multiracial Challenges and Resilience: The
development and validation of a measure. Poster presented at the 2008 annual meeting of
the American Psychological Association, Boston, Massachusetts.
REVIEWING ACTIVITIES
June 2009 to
Present
AD-HOC REVIEWER
Journal of Career Development
Review manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Career Development. Provide feedback
for authors and evaluate the merits of the manuscript for publication in this journal.
Sept 2008 to
Present
AD-HOC REVIEWER
Journal of Counseling Psychology
Review manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Counseling Psychology. Provide
feedback for authors and evaluate the merits of the manuscript for publication in this
journal.
PSYCHOTHERAPY, CAREER COUNSELING, AND CLINICAL SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE
Sept 2010 to
Present
PSYCHOLOGIST, PRIVATE PRACTICE
Provide individual counseling in private practice.
Aug 2008 to
May 2009
POST-DOCTORAL COUNSELOR
Counseling Center, University of Maryland, College Park
Provide individual and couples psychotherapy for four clients per week.
July 2007 to
June 2008
PRE-DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERN
Counseling Center, University of Maryland, College Park (APA accredited)
Provide a broad range of psychological services to the university community, including
individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, intake interviews, clinical supervision of
practicum students, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation for resident life
director and parents of university students. Administer and interpret psychological and
career assessments and write integrative psychological reports. Create and deliver
workshops based on student needs and interests. Collaboratively design, collect data,
analyze data, and write reports addressing research questions of interest to the agency.
Participate in professional development seminars, case conferences, and staff meetings.
Work with Director of University Career Center to evaluate career-related services on
campus.
Sept 2005 to
Feb 2007
EXTERN
House of Ruth, Washington, DC
Provided long-term psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adult women victims of
violence, abuse and poverty. Worked in a community mental health setting as well as a
pre-school setting. Consulted and collaborated with clients’ social workers, case
managers, teachers, lawyers, and parents. Carried a case-load of up to 10 clients per week.
Participated in 2 hours of individual and 2 hours of group supervision per week.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Sept 2010 to LECTURER
Oct 2013
Department of Psychology
University of Maryland, College Park
Sept 2008 to VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
May 2010
Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program
Department of Psychology
University of Maryland, College Park
Aug 2007 to
Aug 2008
INTERN
Counseling Center
University of Maryland, College Park
2001-2002
CHILD ADVOCATE
House of Ruth, Washington, DC
2000-2001
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
House of Ruth, Washington, DC
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2007-Present
SOUTH ASIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
2001-Present
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
DIVISION 17: SOCIETY OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY, MEMBER
DIVISION 35: SOCIETY FOR THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN, MEMBER
DIVISION 56: TRAUMA PSYCHOLOGY, MEMBER