Assoc. Professor - Special Education jobs in Lynchburg, VA

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 Counselor Education, emphasizing Clinical Mental Health Counseling. We seek a colleague who is committed to excellence in teaching, supervision, and the continuous improvement of our program. This appointment will begin July 1, 2024.

Work Remotely: No

Position responsibilities:

• Teach graduate courses focusing primarily on clinical mental health counseling with possible instructional focus on school counseling.

• Advise and provide guidance to the clinical mental health counseling graduate students.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships (within area mental health clinics and in the community).

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

• Coordinate clinical placements for Practicum and Internship students.

• Supervise clinical mental health counseling clinical experiences.

• Provide support in making sure our program meets all requirements of the state, CAEP, and CACREP.

• Provide data tracking for the 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:

• Generous sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.), retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employee benefits at the University of Lynchburg.

Qualifications

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 clinical counseling setting.

• 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 community or school 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:

• The normal teaching load is 24 credit hours per academic year (fall and spring).

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods standing or sitting at a desk.

University's website:

• https://www.lynchburg.edu

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 as one document under resume/cover letter link)

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vita

3. Teaching Philosophy Statement

4. Diversity and Inclusion Statement outlining how you approach diversity and inclusion in your work as a Counselor Educator

5. Graduate Transcripts

6. Contact information for three professional references

To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by January 15, 2024. 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.