What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counseling Program Tenure Track Faculty (2 Positions) position at Pennsylvania Western University?
Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F095P
Job Title
Counseling Program Tenure Track Faculty (2 Positions)
Job Description
Bargaining Unit
APSCUF
Full-Time / Part-Time
FLSA
Salary Range
This is a tenure-track faculty appointment in the graduate level Counseling program. Rank and salary are competitive and commensurate with academic preparation and experience. An excellent benefits package is included.
Department
Counseling
Type
Posting Text
Job Summary / Basic Function
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following : teaching courses (online and / or face to face on California campus) in graduate level School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs; supervising practicum and internship students; advising students in the Counseling programs; participating in program development; participation in CACREP, PDE, NCATE / CAEP, and Middle States related accreditation responsibilities; conducting program assessment, outcomes, and evaluation; serving on department and university wide committees; and involving students in ongoing research. The Counselor program at PennWest is a teaching focused and student-centered learning community.
The successful applicant must be capable of and committed to teaching, community service and outreach, and to scholarship. The successful applicant will also have experience working with diverse populations. Additional responsibilities include involvement with departmental, college-wide, and university committees. Also, in accordance with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and APSCUF, the successful applicant must be able to teach and participate in activities on the physical campus and might be assigned to perform work at off-campus sites, in the evening / weekend college and / or provide instruction through online education.
Finally, the successful applicant will likely be expected to take on an immediate leadership role as clinical fieldwork coordinator or program assessment coordinator.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Strong candidates will have a history of using good interpersonal skills, collaborating with faculty and staff, mentoring students, a strong theoretical foundation, and using sound, professional, and ethical judgment. Evidence of a strong, ongoing professional identity as a counselor educator, including membership in counseling related organizations (e.g., ACA) and a research agenda and / or record of scholarship related to counseling.
To be a leading applicant in this search, the applicant minimally must be fluent in the English language, be able to communicate well, demonstrate outstanding potential for excellence in teaching through a successful interview and / or classroom demonstration and be experienced in the use of innovative curricular approaches that are student-centered, inquiry-based, and hands-on oriented.
Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary
Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program. ABD will be considered for competitive candidates. Counseling experience in school counseling (e.g., K-12) and / or clinical mental health settings. Experience supervising Master's level counselors. License and NCC eligible in PA. Commitment to cultural humility, responsiveness, and social justice. Understanding of working with diverse populations. A professional identity as a counselor educator / counselor.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years of counseling experience in K-12 and / or clinical mental health settings. Three (3) years of experience in university teaching at the Master's level in a counseling program. Research interests or professional experience in evidence-based, culturally responsive interventions.
Physical Demands
Work Location
California campus
Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?
Work Hours
Posting Date
10 / 24 / 2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Diversity Statement
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is committed to and accountable for cultivating an environment that advances diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We strive to create a community that affirms the identities of every individual and affords them dignity and respect, regardless of difference.
ADA Statement
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, Executive Director of Equity and Title IX, asalsgiver@pennwest.edu ; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.
EEO Statement
Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus 16214-1232; email asalsgiver@pennwest.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.
