Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Of Counseling (Fall 2024)

The School of Business and Professional Studies at Truman State University-Missouri's only public liberal arts and sciences university-seeks an energetic Assistant professor with a strong professional counselor identity to join our dynamic team as we effectuate a fully online master's program with specializations in school, clinical mental health, and rehabilitation counseling. The School invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position in Counseling to start in Fall 2024. Summer teaching is available based on funding and faculty interest.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: (1) teaching courses in CACREP core and specialty areas in an online format; (2) providing clinical supervision to master's level students; (3) advising and mentoring students; (4) producing a focused line of research leading to professional presentations, publications in refereed journals, and extramural funding; (5) working collaboratively with Counseling program faculty members to meet initial accreditation and the ongoing needs of the program; (6) participating actively in professional counseling organizations and in departmental, school, and university governance; and (7) developing courses and infrastructure for the rehabilitation program. Initial duties may vary in order of priority based on the needs of the program.

The Program: The Master of Arts in Counseling at Truman State University strives to equip caring, committed, competent, and culturally aware individuals with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to become professional counselors in school and community settings. Students may either focus on a Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization, geared toward community-based work as Licensed Professional Counselors, a School Counseling specialization, geared toward meeting the academic, career, and personal/social needs of culturally diverse students in the elementary, middle, and second schools as Certified/Licensed School Counselors, or a Rehabilitation Counseling specialization, geared toward providing rehabilitation and vocational services for clients with disabilities as Certified Rehabilitation Counselors.

The program focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions involved in becoming a reflective practitioner in the art and science of counseling. To assist counselors-in-training in this process, particular attention is given to the counseling relationship; cultural awareness; skill development; ethical and reflective practice; and wellness, prevention, and intervention. Each specialization provides focused study on issues germane to that area of practice within the counseling profession. Students in the Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and School Counseling degree plans complete the necessary curricular and experiential requirements to pursue entry-level licensure or certification. The program's first class in School and Mental Health began in August 2021. The first class in Rehabilitation will begin in August 2024.

The University: Truman State University is home to a vibrant educational community. The approximately 3,500 students who make up its student body are well prepared for the challenging academics in a supportive environment. More than 25% engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects. Nearly 40% gain leadership experience, and nearly half plan to go on to graduate or professional school.

Founded in 1867, Truman is known for its focus on student learning and outcomes and places an emphasis on high-impact experiences such as internships, research, and study abroad opportunities. Truman has the highest overall graduation rate among the state's public four-year colleges and universities. For more than two decades, Truman has been recognized as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest regional category by U.S. News & World Report, and Washington Monthly consistently ranks Truman as one of the best master's universities in the nation. For more information regarding additional rankings and acknowledgments, visit truman.edu/about.

The Community: Located in northeast Missouri, Kirksville is a cultural and economic hub in the region. In addition to being the home of Truman, Kirksville is the birthplace of osteopathic medicine and features a medical school, dental school and community college, and the Kirksville School District is consistently recognized for academic excellence. The community takes pride in several annual events including the Red, White and Blue Festival and the FLATS Trail Half-Marathon. The charming downtown area features an arts center, as well as several local shops and restaurants. It is also the site of numerous community events including weekly farmers' markets from May through October, as well as the Red Barn Arts and Craft Festival each fall. Just a few minutes outside of town is beautiful Thousand Hills State Park with hiking and biking opportunities surrounding the 700-acre Forest Lake. Kirksville offers easy access by car to Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and Des Moines. Daily flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare provide quick access to one of the country's major metropolitan areas. More information about Kirksville can be found at visitkirksville.com.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctoral degree in counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program or employment as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013; ABD will be considered if degree conferred before August 12, 2024

• A state-issued license or certificate related to a counseling specialty area

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) or CRC-eligible

• Commitment to teaching, supervision, scholarly activity, and service

• Commitment to the liberal arts and science mission of Truman State University

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of five years clinical experience in rehabilitation settings or with disability populations

• A minimum of five years clinical experience as a fully licensed/certified counselor in school or community settings

• Counseling supervision credentials and experience

• Commitment to excellence in teaching, supported by teaching evaluations or other documentation

• Commitment to diversity and experience with diverse populations

• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills

• Evidence of individual and collaborative institutional service

• Knowledge and experience with CACREP accreditation requirements and CRCC knowledge domains

• Experience developing and teaching in online counseling programs

• Experience teaching Clinical Rehabilitation courses

• Active involvement in the counseling profession, as evidenced by sustained memberships in professional counseling organizations, professional development and activities, and scholarly activity in the form of professional publications and presentations

• Experience advising graduate students

• Demonstrated potential for leadership and advocacy in rehabilitation, clinical mental health, or school counseling