Associate Professor or Professor, Counselor Education, College of Education [R0153497]
About The Position
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for an Associate Professor or Professor position in Counselor Education within the College of Education. This is a tenure-track faculty position with responsibilities including teaching graduate-level courses (master's and doctoral), conducting research, advising students, maintaining program accreditation standards, and contributing to the program. As a Tier I university, UNLV expects faculty to maintain a record of professional activities such as research, publications, grant work, professional association contributions, and program development. The successful candidate will support the strategic goals of the college and university. The Counselor Education program is committed to fostering an inclusive and culturally rich learning environment and seeks applicants who can teach in a diverse university community and support students from diverse backgrounds.
Requirements
- Earned doctorate from a CACREP-accredited program in counselor education and supervision from an accredited college or university as recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
- Licensed or license eligible as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor or School Counselors in the State of Nevada
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, scholarly activity including securing external funding, and established leadership in professional counseling organizations
- Robust research agenda with significant publications in counseling and related journals
- History of working with and mentoring students in research, to include dissertation committee service
- Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date
- Demonstrated ability to successfully meet tenure criteria as outlined in the departmental bylaws in research, teaching, and service (for tenured rank)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in leadership at the programmatic and departmental levels
- Involvement in counseling/counselor education at the regional and/or national level
- Evidence or strong record of scholarship
- Strong publication record
- Securing or applying for external funding for research/program development
- University collaborative efforts involving public schools, community agencies, and/or postsecondary institutions
- Full-time teaching experience
- Content knowledge/expertise in one or more of the CACREP-core and specialty areas within our programs
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
- Supervisory credential and or state endorsement as a clinical supervisor
Responsibilities
- Teaching graduate level (i.e., master’s, doctoral) courses
- Conducting research in a focused scholarship agenda
- Advising master’s and doctoral level students
- Helping maintain program accreditation standards
- Contributing to the program
- Maintaining a record of professional activities, including ongoing research activity, publications, grant work, contributions to professional associations and program development
- Supporting and contributing to the strategic goals of the college/university
- Demonstrating support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness
- Participating in maintaining a respectful, positive, and collaborative work environment
Benefits
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
