Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor Position in School Counseling

The University of Missouri (MU) College of Education and Human Development is committed to strengthening its focus on School Mental Health. We are searching for an individual to fill a multi-year, non-tenure track faculty position in our school counseling program within the department.  This person should share the College’s commitment to excellent teaching, exceptional service to students and the profession, inclusion/diversity/equity, and to continuous quality improvement in an environment of civility and respect.

This position will be housed in the Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology (ESCP).

About ESCP: ESCP offers doctoral degrees in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, and Counseling Psychology, and Statistics, Measurement & Evaluation in Education. Master’s and Specialist degrees are offered in Educational Psychology, School Psychology, Counseling Psychology, School Counseling, and Career Counseling. More information on the department can be found at: http://education.missouri.edu/ESCP/index.php

It is the mission of the school counseling program to train the next generation of mental health professionals in the schools in Missouri and beyond, particularly for those that have found it difficult to access the graduate program in a traditional educational setting.  Fall 2020 marked the launch of the fully online version of our MEd in School Counseling ( https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/education/school-counseling/m-ed ) program for which we have been able to welcome over 118 students now.  This expansion has created a need for more full-time faculty in the program to provide high quality training to our current students and help grow the program and its reach even further.  In addition to the online school counseling program, the department also offers other graduate degrees in youth mental health:  MEd – Mental Health Practices in Schools and an ED.S. in Mental Health Practices in schools (https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/education/mental-health-practices-schools/m-ed ).  These programs fulfill in a niche in training school-based professionals in understanding youth mental health in general.   The graduate programs were recently awarded CAEP accreditation and will be seeking the new ASCA (American School Counseling Association) Accreditation within the coming years.

Appointments: Non-tenure-track, multi-year, nine-month appointment with anticipated start date: August 1, 2024.

Responsibilities:

• Teach online and on-campus graduate courses in school counseling and mental health practices in schools, consistent with program and departmental instructional needs
• Advise and provide clinical supervision to graduate students in the school counseling program
• Provide service to the program, department, college, and the profession
• Learn the process of coordinating the school counseling program for future professional development

Candidates will be evaluated upon their professional practice credential as a mental health and/or school professional in the state in which they reside

Minimum Qualifications:

·       Doctorate in Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology, or School Psychology or a related field by the time of appointment (anticipated September 1, 2024).

·       Experience with higher education instruction in school counseling or youth mental health fields

Application Materials
 

To Apply:  Apply on-line at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php .  Upload (a) a letter of application in which candidates describe in detail their qualifications for the position, (b) evidence of teaching effectiveness (course syllabi, student evaluations, chair/advisor/peer reviews) and (c) names and contact information for three reference in the Attachments section of the application. Your CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section.

Please contact Dr. Christopher Slaten, [email protected] for questions about the position.

Beginning Review Date: Formal review of applications will begin February 28, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

About the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD): The College of Education and Human Development is ranked among the top doctoral granting colleges of education in the country. Today, the College has a student population of approximately 900 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students with 72 tenured/tenure-track and 25 full-time non-tenure track faculty members. The College is financially well positioned to invest in innovation. Annual expenditures for externally funded projects are approximately $20 million with funded projects in research, instruction and public service. Our research portfolio has increased significantly in recent years, and is poised for continued significant strategic growth. The College is a leader on the campus and is nationally recognized for its distance and online education programs.

About MU and the Surrounding Community: MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System. In 1867, MU became one of the first public universities in the nation to establish an academic program specific to teacher preparation.  Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the Department, College, and MU. More information is available on the web at: education.missouri.edu

MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 120,000 that has been rated by Money Magazine, Men’s Journal and MSN.COM as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over 30,000, and is designated as a Carnegie Research University with very high research activity. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine, and law on the same campus. As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation.

This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of life. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community. Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a 90-minute drive offering the shopping and cultural opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Columbia has a very high quality public school system and provides many opportunities for art, culture and music enthusiasts. 

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits . 

Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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