Instructor or Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Description

Freed-Hardeman University

Job Title:   Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of 

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Department:   Behavioral Sciences

Reports To:   Chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences

FLSA Status:   Exempt, Faculty

Prepared By:   James Dalton

Prepared Date:   October 22, 2024

Approved By:  LeAnn S. Davis

Approved Date:  October 24, 2024

Summary. As a core faculty member in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, the assistant professor or associate professor in this position is responsible for teaching courses within the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, engaging in scholarly activity, and conducting committee work as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Teaches courses within the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program with a total load of up to twenty-seven hours per academic year (approximately 7 graduate courses per year).

· Participates in student recruitment and promotion.

· Assists the Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program and other core faculty in the ongoing evaluation of applicants, students, and candidates in the program as a core faculty member of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. 

· Assists the Department Chair, Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, and other core-faculty in the ongoing evaluation of and improvement of the program as a core faculty member of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. 

· Evaluates student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to Clinical Mental Health Counseling knowledge and practice.

· Maintains a minimum of 10 office hours per week for student availability.

· Schedules administrative time for classroom preparation.

· Engages in scholarly research or other creative achievement activity.

· Serves on university committees as assigned.

· Conducts servant leadership in the community. 

· Abides by all University policies governing behavior and in fulfillment of job requirements.

· Performs temporary duties as assigned to maintain operations and services

Competencies   

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Instruction – Takes actions necessary to remain current in teaching disciplines; Explores current and relevant innovations to deliver content. 

Scholarship – Remains current and active in area of expertise; Holds memberships in appropriate professional organizations; Attends scientific conferences; Mentors undergraduate research; Presents research in appropriate forums. 

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes assigned tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Requirements

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience  

Applicants should hold an earned doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program. Applicants with a related doctoral degree and who have been employed as full-time faculty members in a counseling program at another institution for at least one full academic year prior to July 1, 2013 may also be considered.

A demonstrated history, competence in, and commitment to quality teaching courses at the graduate level is preferred.

At least two years of experience as a professional clinical counselor is preferred. State licensure in counseling is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other faculty members, as well as students.

Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills as demonstrated through prior work experiences.

Evidence of prior scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and/or teaching and learning is preferred. Commitment to ongoing scholarship is required.

Language Skills  

Ability to effectively lecture in a classroom environment. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, faculty, administrators and parents. 

Mathematical Skills  

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate descriptive and predictive statistics. 

Reasoning Ability  

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate computer proficiency in the following areas: spreadsheet software, word processing software, presentation software, statistical software and other software that may increase productivity and efficiency. An individual must also demonstrate a willingness to learn and use new software related to functional responsibilities. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

A state license as a professional counselor (ie. Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Services Provider) is preferred, as is holding the National Certified Counselor credential.

Other Skills and Abilities  

None required.

Other Qualifications  

None required.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. 

Freed-Hardeman University is an academic community, associated with churches of Christ, which is dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service.

Pursuant to this mission and Section 703(e)(2) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Freed-Hardeman University exercises a preference for applicants active within the churches of Christ. Freed-Hardeman University complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service in the administration of its employment practices.