Assistant Professor of Counseling - Tenure Track

University of Central Missouri, United States

Updated: about 14 hours ago
Location: Warrensburg, MISSOURI
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Position Title Assistant Professor
Working Title Assistant Professor of Counseling - Tenure Track
Department 240625-Counselor Education
Pay Rate Per faculty salary model
FTE 1.0
FLSA Exempt
Position Number 997508
Classification Faculty
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Note: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.
Candidates must complete an on-line faculty profile found at https://jobs.ucmo.edu and apply to position 997508
Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter that outlines the applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts for all awarded degrees; (4) include on faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references. Optional documents that may be submitted are Documentation of Teaching Effectiveness, Teaching Philosophy, and Research Statement.
If contacted for an interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required.
Review of applications will begin on January 8, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. The desired starting date for this appointment is August 2024. This is a 9-month appointment.
For additional information or to ask questions about this position, please contact Lucy Phillips, PhD, NCC, LPC, at [email protected] or 660-543-8204.
For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected] or (660)543-4255.
UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.
The University of Central Missouri is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.4
Working hours:
Professional Faculty Hours
Bargaining Unit No
Work Location Warrensburg Campus
Posting Date 12/07/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Purpose
The Counseling Program at the University of Central Missouri is excited to invite applications for a 12-month tenure-track assistant professor position. The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities including: teaching graduate courses in the Counseling Program (at both Warrensburg and Lee’s Summit campuses), providing clinical supervision and academic advising; participating in broad-based university, college, departmental, and program committee work and professional service; and conducting research and scholarly activity.
Education & Formal Training Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below)
Other Education & Formal Training
Earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, from a CACREP-accredited program within 1 year of hire required.
Computer Skills Other - Competence in instructional technology
Experience
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in K-12 school counseling;
  • Knowledge of Comprehensive School Counseling Program;
  • Experience providing supervision to counselors-in-training at the master’s level;
  • Evidence of successful teaching and communication skills in Counselor Education and Supervision;
  • Interest in providing leadership with professional counseling associations;
  • Identified research agenda and interest in working with research teams.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • School counseling certification or eligibility for school counseling certification in Missouri within one year of hire or licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional counselor in Missouri within one year of hire;
  • Registered Play Therapist or Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor;
  • Experience with CACREP standards and familiarity with the accreditation process;
  • Ability to contribute to relationships among faculty, staff, and students in the professional environment;
  • Experience in hybrid and/or online instruction and development;
  • Demonstrated ability to actively collaborate and communicate with colleagues, local stakeholders, and within the counseling profession;
  • Demonstrated interest in working with diverse populations and social justice advocacy issues;
  • Demonstrated experience and commitment to evidence-based school counseling practices.
Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality
Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Excellent collaborative skills
Physical & Environmental Factors:
Special Working Conditions: Irregular work hours, Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions
Ability to Keyboard