Program Director & Associate/Full Professor, Counselor Ed. - St. Bonaventure University

Company Description

Keypath Education is supporting St. Bonaventure University's search for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the graduate program in Counselor Education this Fall 2024.

• Salary: $100,000 - $111,000 Annually

• Location: Remote, NY

• Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Final ranking will be dependent upon the candidate's prior educational background, professional experience, research and scholarship, and service.

The tenure-track position is a remote/online position in an online program.

The successful candidate will also serve as the Program Director. The position requires experience in clinical mental health and/or school counseling, as well as a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Social justice advocacy, anti-racist literature, and cultural competency are strong tenets of the Counselor Education Program and the selected candidate will teach and mentor students from diverse backgrounds. Candidates with experience in these areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

Major responsibilities include:

• Instruction of 2 master's level courses per semester (summer, fall, spring) in online formats;

• Curriculum and program development;

• Supervision of counseling interns;

• Student advisement

• Cooperative work with agencies, schools, and the larger regional community;

• Promotion of an active research and publication agenda; and

• Service at the department, school and university levels.

• Program director duties include supporting student enrollment through coordination with admissions team and faculty, creating and supporting a program mission and vision through strategic planning, providing faculty evaluation and support, and leading the operations of the program.

• Successful candidates will be expected to build and strengthen collaborative partnerships within and outside of the University.

• Active involvement in state, regional, and/or national professional associations will also be strongly encouraged and supported.

Examples of Duties

• The faculty member will teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and following the approved course descriptions and curricular guidelines established by the Faculty and approved by the Dean and the Provost. Non-teaching assignments will include instructional development; academic advising and assisting students; participating in Departmental and University-wide activities; serving on committees and task forces; and other appropriate responsibilities as described in the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook.

Schedule

• This is a 12 month appointed faculty position as governed by the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook.

• Days, occasional evening or weekend hours as required. In accordance the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook:

Instructional:

• Teaching, including the preparation of course syllabi and classes, the preparation and grading of examinations, the supervision of laboratories and other practica, and the direction of theses, honor projects, and independent study work.

Academic Advising:

• Post and observe office hours for purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Meet with students as needed by appointment.

• Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process.

• Maintain general knowledge of degree requirements, programs and course transfer information.

Institutional Service:

• Participation in activities (usually through committee work) designed to advance the mission and quality of the University, School, and Departmental programs. Assignments to routine committee work will be made in consideration of other demands placed on the faculty member by the University.

• Attendance at Department, School, and general Faculty and University meetings including commencements, convocations, and other official University exercises.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Maintain a program of personal and professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility.

• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines.

• Research, publication, and professional activity within one's field of specialization or otherwise directed towards the University's mission.

Additional Responsibilities:

Additional duties as assigned by the Provost and/or the Dean.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Counselor Education (with preference given to graduates of CACREP-accredited programs).

Years of Experience

• Candidates should have at least two years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor or school counselor as well as at least one year of university teaching experience, particularly with online formats, and at least one year in a leadership position in a CACREP accredited Counselor Education program.

Certification and/or Licensure

• Candidates should have school counseling certification and/or clinical mental health counseling licensure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Candidates should demonstrate commitment to social justice and experience working with diverse populations.

• Candidates should possess working knowledge and experience with multicultural counseling, culturally-relevant pedagogy and best practices, and sensitivity to the realities and challenges encountered by diverse individuals and populations.

• Familiarity with national and professional accreditation standards and processes, as well as assessment of student learning and program outcomes, is expected.

• Candidates with additional scholarly interests or expertise (i.e., quantitative or qualitative research, educational technology, cultural competence, restorative justice, adult learning, human development, cognition, leadership) are encouraged to reference these in their application materials.

Additional Information

Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled benefits (Download PDF reader)

Abundance of Time off

Tuition Remission

• 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
• 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
• 50% for spouse (ground programs only)

Full Benefit package

• 403b Retirement Plan+ 10% Employer contribution after 2 years

• Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card

• Dental Insurance

• Employer Paid Vision and Life insurance

• Short-term Disability

• Employer Paid Long-term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program

Other Perks

• Free access to campus fitness center

• 2 free Division 1 Men's Basketball Season tickets

• Golf course membership discount

• Other National and Local discounts available

Mission

St. Bonaventure is a Catholic University dedicated to educational excellence as informed by our Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. In the words of our patron, we believe that there should be "no knowledge without love", and thus seek to transform the lives of our students, inspiring in them a lifelong commitment to service and citizenship. St. Bonaventure embraces students, faculty, and staff of all faiths and cultures and strives to bring out the best in every individual through meaningful relationships. As an academic and spiritual community, we endeavor to prepare our students for the challenges they will face in their professional careers and personal lives.