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Job Title : Assistant Professor - Counselor Education (Human Services)
Location : Valdosta State University
Regular / Temporary : Regular
Full / Part Time : Full-Time
Job ID : 277682
About Us
As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.
Blazer Creed
Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.
Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.
Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.
Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.
As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship .
Job Summary
The Department of Human Services seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position for the Counselor Education program beginning August 1, 2025. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels.
We seek applicants who are experienced, highly motivated, culturally proficient, and effective counselor educators who can work within the academy and community to deliver quality and relevant counselor education in the area of practice as well as those with the desire and ability to successfully engage a diverse body of students as they launch or continue their intellectual journey.
The Counselor Education program includes an Ed.S. in School Counseling and an M.Ed. program with a concentration in School Counseling and a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The School Counseling program is CACREP accredited, and the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is seeking initial accreditation. Both Counselor Education concentrations are fully online. The Ed.S. in School Counseling is also fully online.
Review of completed applications will begin November 11, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.For more information contact Dr. Heather Kelley, Head, via email hkelley@valdosta.edu or phone 229-259-5078.
Responsibilities
Teaching graduate courses in Counselor Education, including individual and group counseling theories, counseling skills and techniques, career counseling, practicum, human growth and development, multicultural counseling, appraisal / assessment of individuals, research methods, ethics, and internship; advising M.Ed. Counselor Education and Ed.S. School Counseling candidates; conducting a research agenda that consists of publications, presentations, and grant writing; providing service to the department, College, University, community, and the public schools in the region.
Typical Allocation of Duties :
Teaching and scholarship - 80%
Teaches classes and conducts / presents research in the employee's academic discipline.
Service - 20%
Participates in service at the department, college, and university levels.
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate in Counselor Education or a related field. If the doctorate is in a related field, candidates must have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a Counselor Education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013.
- A primary identification with the profession of school counseling or mental health counseling.
- A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as scholarship.
- A thoughtful approach to recruiting, retention, and student success.
Preferred Qualifications
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .
Conditions of Employment
Applicants are required to provide :
Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to :
Employment is contingent upon :
Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position :
After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training :
USG Ethics Policy
Job-specific training such as : FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving
Equal Employment Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.
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Accommodations
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