University Of Lynchburg Lynchburg , VA 24501
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Job Details
Job Location: University of Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA
Position Type: Faculty
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Full time
Description
The College of Education, Leadership Studies, and Counseling at the University of Lynchburg invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Counseling Education in School Counseling. This appointment will begin July 1, 2024.
We seek a colleague who is committed to excellence in teaching, supervision, and the continuous improvement of our program. We are seeking candidates with experience and knowledge in counseling education with an emphasis in school counseling with experience in K-12 public school settings.
Work Remotely: No
Position responsibilities:
Teach graduate courses focusing primarily on school counseling with possible instructional focus on clinical mental health counseling.
Advise and provide guidance to the school counseling graduate students.
Ability to build and maintain relationships (within area school divisions and in the community).
Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
Coordinate school division placements for Practicum and Internship students.
Supervise school counseling clinical experiences.
Provide support in making sure our program meets all requirements of the state, CAEP, and CACREP.
Provide data tracking for school counseling program and student development and progress
Participate in program, college, and university-wide committees.
Ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Participate in community networking, public relations, and recruitment.
Other duties include student advising, scholarly activity, and service to the campus and community.
Benefits:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications/Education:
An earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program; ABD may be considered based on the degree completion date.
A minimum of three years of experience in a K-12 public school, with school counseling experience.
Experience in teaching graduate-level counseling and related courses.
Experience with clinical supervision.
Knowledge of inclusion, equity, collaboration, assessment, and evidence-based instructional practices.
Experience with school or community partnerships.
Evidence of potential for service and scholarly productivity in the field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional counselor licensure or licensure eligibility in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Experience with CACREP and CAEP accreditation.
Evidence of service and scholarship in the field.
Teaching Load:
Physical Demands:
University's website:
We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg's efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.
Application Materials:
Please provide the following items (upload all documents under resume/cover letter link)
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vita
Teaching Philosophy Statement
Diversity and Inclusion Statement outlining how you approach diversity and inclusion in your work as a Counselor Educator
Graduate Transcripts
Contact information for three professional references
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received before November 3, 2023. Review of applications and materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary, rank, and tenure track status are commensurate with experience and educational credentials. The selected candidate must successfully complete a background check that is satisfactory to the University.
The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.
The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.
University Of Lynchburg