Assistant Professor of Counseling
Deadline for Applications is 11/01/2020
Code: 16678 Posted: 10/01/2020
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Counseling.
The Psychology Department in the College of Natural and Health Sciences invites applications for two full-time (9-month), tenure-track assistant professor positions in the graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling to begin August 2021. Responsibilities include teaching courses in the CMHC program. The teaching load is 24 credits annually. Opportunities to teach additional courses in the summer and winterim semesters may be available in both the CMHC and undergraduate psychology programs for additional compensation depending upon the needs of the Psychology Department. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching (including serving as a teaching assistant), clinical or research experiences in order to teach addictions counseling, and couples and family counseling courses. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with students and staff from culturally diverse backgrounds. The successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to the ACA multicultural competencies, and will utlize an anti-racism and anti-oppression framework of practice. Positions will collaborate on program development and the CACREP-accreditation application process, provide clinical supervision of students in the CMHC program, and establish and maintain an active research program in the field of clinical mental health counseling. Will contribute service to UW-Parkside, the College of Natural and Health Sciences, the Psychology Department, the profession and the community including advising students in the CMHC program. Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Functions
Responsibilities
60% Teaching:
- Teaching courses in the graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
30% Scholarly Research
10% Service:
- Service to Psychology Department, College of Natural and Health Sciences, UW-Parkside, profession and community including advising students in the graduate program.
Essential Knowledge And Abilities
- Knowledge and ability to teach core courses in clinical mental health counseling at the graduate level.
- Knowledge and ability to conduct research and scholarly activities within a chosen specialty of clinical mental health counseling.
- Knowledge and ability to conduct clinical supervision of students in graduate clinical mental health counseling program.
- The position is not responsible for money or university funds of accounts which hold financial information.
- Ergonomic requirements: sufficient mobility and dexterity to move around office, campus and community. Ability to work with keyboard, mouse and monitor. Ability to attend meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences.
- Equipment to be used on the job: laptop or desktop computer, printer, copier, projector, telephone including voice mail and FAX.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, Training And/or Certifications
Required
- Ph.D. or equivalent in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program, or related area if employed as core faculty member in a CACREP-accredited counselor education program for at least one academic year before July 1, 2013. ABD will also be considered; however, contract renewal will be contingent on completing degree within one-year of hire.
- Demonstrated Excellence in teaching (including serving as a teaching assistant).
- Demonstrated excellence in research in clinical mental health counseling. Specialization is open.
- Experience providing clinical supervision.
- License or license eligible as Professional Counselor in the state of Wisconsin within 2 years of hire
Salary and Benefits
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.
Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf
Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/
Application Process
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.
STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
STEP 2: Submit application materials
Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:
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Cover Letter
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Curriculum Vitae
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Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable at application stage)
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Names and emails of three professional references
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Teaching evaluations (either student evaluations of teaching or formal evaluation of teaching by faculty/staff)
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Reprints of selected publications
Review of Applications
Applications received by 11:59 p.m. Sunday November 1, 2020 are ensured full consideration.
You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee.
Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.
In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.
Legal Notices and Important Information
Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated.
It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process because of a disability, please let us know. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodations to a person's disability.
Contact
Laura Menarek
(262))595-3204
menarek@uwp.edu
Available Until: 11/02/2020
