Clinical Open Rank Professor (Asst - Associate)

University of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•$78,000 - $88,000

About The Position

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu. Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is seeking nominations and applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor, Clinical Teaching Track in the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited Counseling Program. The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver is a statewide and national leader for educational quality, access and equity across the education lifespan, from birth through higher education. Members of the school community have been informing policy and practice while addressing the most important challenges faced by individuals, schools, and communities for more than 50 years. We prepare inclusive educational, community, family, and mental health practitioners, scholars, and leaders dedicated to championing change that leads to well-being, opportunity, and life-long learning in the diverse urban, rural, and global communities that we serve. Our Inclusive Excellence Plan reflects our efforts to ensure that those we serve have access to an excellent education through inclusive practice and scholarship in a climate that is responsive to their needs. The school’s degree programs engage students in a strategic and interrelated combination of course work and internships in schools, agencies, and community-based organizations. The school offers three doctoral level programs, an educational specialist degree, 13 master's degrees in multiple program areas, and two undergraduate degrees, along with many licenses, endorsements and certificates. The undergraduate and graduate programs prepare and inspire education and mental health leaders to have a profound impact on fostering opportunity achievement, and success across rural, urban, and diverse communities. Programs are designed to be highly impactful for working professionals and distance learners with evening, online and hybrid class options. Community-engaged and global partnerships are the heartbeat of SEHD. Innovative initiatives co-constructed with school districts, community colleges, and service organizations draw upon personnel strengths in education, human well-being, and equity-centered and community-focused research. These partnerships foster and celebrate diverse community voices, relevant student learning opportunities that build careers, positive outcomes for partner institutions, and outstanding research publications cited around the world. In 2024, SEHD was recognized as the number one graduate online education program in Colorado and among the top graduate education programs in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report. The School of Education & Human Development's strategic plan outlines its commitment to academic excellence, inclusive practices, and community engagement. It emphasizes fostering innovation in teaching, research, and service to meet the evolving needs of students and society. To read the full statement, click here: https://education.ucdenver.edu/about-us/strategic-plan Working Faculty Title Assistant or Associate Professor, Clinical Teaching Track This position is focused on teaching and program leadership This is a full-time academic year, non-tenure-track position. Opportunity for summer teaching is available.

Requirements

A doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program.
Commitment to the professional fields of Counseling and Counselor Education as evidenced by education, teaching, clinical experience, and professional affiliations (such as Association for Counselor Education and Supervision and the American Counseling Association).
Demonstrated success or potential success for graduate-level teaching and advising and undergraduate teaching
Licensed or license eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor, or School Counselor in the state of Colorado. If hired, must be able to obtain a license in Colorado within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of cultural competency and inclusion in clinical work.
Demonstrated bilingual (Spanish and English) competencies in working with culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and families.
Clear evidence that race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and veteran status and/or other social justice issues are addressed in syllabi, teaching, and supervision.
Evidence of program management and leadership experience in CACREP accredited or similar program
Experience with CACAREP accreditation reporting, student advising, training clinic management, and program planning
Experience working with graduate students in instruction, supervision, and mentoring activities.
Experience working in and/or managing campus counseling clinic
Experience in program leadership

Responsibilities

Provide program leadership and administration, including course scheduling, program development and assessment, lecturer hiring, and leading accreditation and reporting.
Teach graduate courses in the Counseling Program in Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) core areas, specifically: foundations, techniques of counseling, advanced techniques, career counseling, group counseling, multicultural and social justice counseling, supervision of practicum and internship. Infuse multicultural and diversity issues in all courses.
Participate in faculty meetings; provide committee service in the Counseling Program and the School of Education & Human Development.
Teach face to face and hybrid classes, comfort working with multiple platforms used for course delivery
If finalist is selected at the Associate rank, they would also be eligible to serve as a Program Lead as part of the appointment.

Benefits

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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