Associate Professor or Professor, Counselor Education, College of Education [R0153497]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for an Associate Professor or Professor 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, faculty are expected to maintain a record of professional activities such as research, publications, grant work, contributions to professional associations, 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 help students from diverse backgrounds succeed. The department and counseling programs are dedicated to producing "advocates and leaders to serve diverse populations, to enhance wellness, and to promote social justice for individuals, families, schools, and communities." The candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive, and collaborative work environment.

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