Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Science
Application Deadline: April 03, 2024
Salary: $70,355
About Arkansas Tech:
Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech University and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu/hr to find our “Live Here” informational resources.
Position Summary:
The MS Counseling Program is located within the Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science, College of Education and Health. Counseling students are required to complete one of two tracks: Clinical Mental Health or Rehabilitation Counseling. The successful candidate will work primarily in cooperation with the Program Director and other Counseling program faculty to develop and employ innovative course conceptualization and delivery, engage in meaningful advising and mentorship relationships with students, and maintain an active service and scholarship agenda.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary duties and responsibilities include:
Developing and teaching a variety of graduate courses.
Effectively advising and mentoring students at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Engaging students in high impact learning practices.
Developing a sustainable scholarship program, including seeking external funds.
Providing meaningful service to the department, college, university, and profession.
Engaging in assessment and continuous improvement of courses.
Participating in all trainings, meetings, and Professional Development.
Performing other duties assigned by the Department Head.
Secondary duties and responsibilities may include:
Developing and teaching courses at the undergraduate level, if needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of the counseling process, disabilities, marketing, organizational management, and theories, techniques, and skills of the counseling profession. Skills include organization, diplomacy, writing, oral communication, recruiting, marketing, and conflict resolution.
Abilities include collegiality, proactive, creativity, tolerance, flexibility, and the ability to interact with diverse groups and populations.
Minimum Requirements:
Ph.D. (or ABD with expected completion date by December 31, 2024) in Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Mental Health, or Counseling related field (required).
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. (or ABD with expected completion date by December 31, 2024) in Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Mental Health, or Counseling related field
Licensed Associate/Professional Counselor (LAC/LPC) or license eligible in the state of Arkansas
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Experience advising students in a university setting
Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:
This position is predominately based in offices and classrooms at ATU.
The position is assigned a desk and computer in a location that may be in a different building than classroom locations, so the position requires the ability to change locations and/or walk moderate distances during the day.
Required activities include: teaching and lecturing, sitting for extended periods, use of a keyboard and mouse, and use of standard office equipment.
What to Submit:
Letter of application
Curriculum vita
Contact information for three references
Copies of transcripts
To be considered for the position of Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Science, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on April 03, 2024, before 6:00 pm central time.
Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.