Asst. Professor - Special Education jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

The Department of Psychology & Counselor Education at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education.  This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Counselor Educator position starting in August 2024.  Opportunities for summer teaching are also available.  The MAC Program Assistant Professor will work under the direction of the MAC Program Director and the Provost.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

Teaching: Teach 24 credit hours per year ( generally, three graduate level clinical counseling courses/semester).  A summer contract will be available for teaching additional courses if desired.  Develop and maintain competence with web assisted teaching technology.

Student Advisement, Recruitment, Selection and Evaluation: Advise MAC students, assist with recruitment of qualified students, assist with new student orientation, and serve on program committees for admissions and remediation to assess student progress throughout the program.

CACREP Accreditation: The successful candidate will assist in the CACREP accreditation process including participation with conducting and writing the self-study, implementing and maintaining CACREP standards, and participation in ongoing program assessment. 

Scholarship: The successful candidate will develop and maintain a program of scholarship in their area of interest/expertise. Candidates are encouraged to engage students in their research whenever possible. 

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements include a Doctorate in Counselor Education, preferably from a CACREP program. Must be eligible for the LPC in Michigan. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will obtain Michigan licensure by the end of their second year. Experience in teaching, counseling, and clinical supervision of counselors-in-training is preferred, but ABD candidates will be considered.  

Application Requirements:

As an educational community that embraces its namesake’s integration of faith and reason, Aquinas College embraces the Dominican philosophy of education rooted in study, community, prayer and service. Candidates must be willing to support the Catholic Dominican mission of Aquinas College as expressed in its mission statement. 

To apply, please submit a 1) cover letter, 2) statement on teaching philosophy and research interests, 3) a curriculum vitae with a list of at least three references, 4) a statement reflecting on your potential contribution to the Aquinas College mission and pillars (Please be sure to include your reflections on the words “inclusive” and “Catholic Dominican

tradition.”), 5) and, if available, a sampling of course evaluations. 

Please submit all materials via our application portal.  Applications submitted by March 15^th, 2024 will receive full consideration.  For questions about the program or the position, please contact Daniel R. Cruikshanks, Ph.D., Chair of the Search Committee, at drc001@aquinas.edu 

MISSION, VISION, VALUES:

Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions, provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good.

Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community.  Aquinas College is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.

Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every member of the college community.  In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the Aquinas College Service Statement:

The College serves our community with excellence and respect through an institutional commitment to quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism and responsiveness.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values: Faith, Learning, Service and Community.

Aquinas College offers an excellent benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacation each year, 16 paid holidays, paid sick time and short-term disability, and college-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additionally, Aquinas employees and their dependents are eligible for free tuition at Aquinas after one year of full-time employment.