Assistant / Associate Professor of Counselor Education

Assistant / Associate Professor of Counselor Education

Job ID: 255577
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence - the Spencer House - in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Benning, the U.S. Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu.

Inclusion is one of Columbus State University's values. The 2018-2023 Strategic Plan specifically states that we will work “to attain a level of diversity among faculty and staff that more closely reflects the student population.” The range of diverse students at CSU is reflected by the diverse student organizations, including Collegiate 100 Men of CSU, Collegiate Women of Columbus State University, Minority Association of Premedical/Prehealth Students, Pride +, CHispA, and others.

Job Summary

The College of Education and Health Professions is seeking to hire an Assistant / Associate Professor of Counselor Education. This will be a nine-month, tenure track faculty position in the Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling.

Responsibilities

The position is primarily focused on the School Counseling program, with the expectation that the candidate will also be able to contribute to the other counseling programs in the department. Responsibilities include: teaching in the school and clinical mental health counseling programs; teaching courses related to counselor education in face-to-face, blended, and/or online formats; advising students at the graduate level; supervising practicum and internship students in P-12 school settings and other clinical sites; serving on and chairing doctoral dissertation committees; developing and maintaining a line of research and publication; performing service and administrative tasks necessary to ensure excellence in counselor educator preparation at Columbus State University; using technology for synchronous and asynchronous instruction; and a commitment to active learning and student engagement.

The successful candidate will perform service and administrative tasks necessary to enhance program, department, college, and university goals and objectives, foster an environment of professionalism and collaboration, work in continuous improvement and educational research, demonstrate exceptional ability to function as part of a team with university faculty and the community of practice, and engage in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement and active learning.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should have an earned doctorate (ABD considered) in counselor education from a regionally accredited institution (CACREP preferred); certification as a school counselor and license as a Professional Counselor; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills; a record of successful research and publication or strong evidence of potential; a demonstrated record of membership and participation in relevant professional organizations; a record of service and involvement in the profession; and the ability to use technology for synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience / familiarity with CACREP accreditation processes; have earned their doctoral degrees by the time of application; have school counseling experience; have a developed publication and research agenda; have the ability to bring innovative strategies to the counselor education program; and have evidence of successful teaching at the college level in both traditional and online environments.

Required Documents to Attach

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring.

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application (Addresses how the candidate meets the minimum and preferred qualifications)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to an offer being extended. Electronic transcripts are preferred and should be sent to Dr. Jan Burcham at Burcham_jan@columbusstate.edu)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• State of Research Interests
• Copy of recent paper presentation or publication
• Three references with emails and current telephone numbers

All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University's online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration. If applicable, any international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator prior to submission.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jan G. Burcham, Associate Dean in the College of Education and Health Professions, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907; Phone: 706-507-8519; or e-mail to burcham_jan@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a sense of belongingness for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Other Information

Columbus State University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!


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