What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Psychology and Counseling Faculty position at MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY INC?
POSITION SUMMARY:
This faculty member teaches in the accelerated program of the Master of Science in Counseling program in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. Additional responsibilities include serving on university committees, support of departmental functions necessary for overall program assessment, strategic planning, accreditation, related administrative duties, and advising students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teaching, on a full-time basis, in the School of Behavioral Science and Counseling.
- Teach, govern, conduct classes, perform administrative functions, and other academic duties.
- Assess student performance using appropriate rubrics or other forms of assessment.
- Utilize a variety of appropriate teaching strategies to promote student critical thinking skills, effective learning strategies, and student engagement in the learning process.
- Maintain program and course integrity and rigor by developing instructional materials consistent with course objectives and program outcomes.
- Maintain expertise and currency in the discipline and in teaching strategies.
- Comply with university academic policies.
- Comply with assessment and evaluation policies and requirements related to students, courses, faculty, and programs.
- Actively engages in promoting student retention, addressing student issues, and promoting a conducive learning environment.
- Weekly supervision of Master of Science in Counseling program practicum and internship students.
- Advise students in the Master of Science in Counseling program.
- Sustain membership in appropriate professional counseling associations.
- Maintain certification and professional licensing.
- Engagement in appropriate professional development and renewal activities related to counseling.
- Sustained engagement in professional service and advocacy in counseling.
- Sustained engagement in scholarly activities and/or research in counseling.
- Acquire a supervision certificate or equivalent in state of licensure.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and should possess the following:
- Expertise in the discipline with strong organizational and teaching skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to network with state and national peers.
- Ability to work as part of a team to coordinate and support programs within the School and the University.
- Ability to utilize appropriate, contemporary technologies and best practices in teaching.
- Adherence to the Christian objectives and policies of the University.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Doctorate in counseling or counselor education from a regionally accredited institution or 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.
- Higher education teaching experience strongly preferred.
- Professional practical experience in counseling is required.
- Current Professional Counselor License or equivalent Clinical Mental Health License is required.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Must have current knowledge and advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- Must be able to utilize the university online learning platform.
- Must be able to utilize the university systems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Operate a computer with a keyboard, pointing device, webcam, and speakers
- Stand and sit for extended periods of time
- Walk around the classroom and to/from parking lots and buildings
- Stand, bend, and crouch
- Reach, grasp, move, and hold objects
- Verbally express information or instructions
- Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 pounds
- Exercise clear vision at 20 inches or less and adjust focus
- Judge distances and spatial relationships
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.
