Program Chair /Clinical and Field Experiences (Remote)

Post University•Waterbury, CT

15h•Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Field Experience Program Chair provides academic leadership, Field Experience program oversight, and Field Experience operational management for the designated programs. This role ensures the delivery of a high-quality curriculum, faculty excellence, strong student outcomes, and compliance with institutional and external standards. The Clinical Field Experience Program Chair collaborates with academic leadership, faculty, and university partners to maintain relevant, rigorous, and practice-focused programs. This position is remote-friendly, but the individual is expected to be on campus regularly and be available for on-campus events and special occasions as needed.

Requirements

The successful candidate will possess a terminal degree in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program or have taught full-time in a CACREP-accredited program prior to 2013 for a minimum of one year, with a minimum of five years of experience in Counselor education as a coordinator of Clinical Training.
Must also possess a professional counselor license at the highest level with practice experience.
Must possess a professional counselor identity: (1) through sustained active memberships in professional counseling organizations, (2) through the maintenance of certifications and/or licenses related to their counseling specialty area(s), and (3) by showing evidence of sustained (a) professional development and renewal activities related to the counselingprofession, (b) professional service and advocacy in counseling, and (c) research and scholarly activity in counseling commensurate with their faculty role.
Must excel in written and verbal communication skills as well as technology, including Blackboard or other LMS.
Positive attitude and proven leadership ability.
Student-focused approach.
Creative and interested in providing an outstanding learning experience for students.
An ability and desire to collaborate across departments and externally to innovate and shape the future of the Burke School and Post University.
Adherence to the ethical standards of counseling, including gatekeeping responsibilities for the protection of the public and the profession of counseling.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Experience teaching at the college/university level; online teaching experience required.
Prior or current teaching and/or other work experience that shows at least 2 years of progressively responsible leadership and innovation experience.
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office software programs, such as Excel and Word.
Candidates must connect equipment directly to their home router (Post provides a 50-foot Ethernet cable; no wireless connections). Minimum internet requirements include a download speed of 25 Mb, an upload speed of 15 Mb, and a latency of less than 40 milliseconds for reliable audio quality.
Candidates are responsible for ensuring their internet meets these standards before the start date. A dedicated, quiet home workspace free from distractions is also required.

Nice To Haves

Experience using assessments to improve teaching and programs is a plus.
Record of scholarly activities appropriate for a teaching institution.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and academic leadership for the program's clinical field experience component.
Lead clinical field experience program development to ensure rigor, relevance, and alignment with institutional standards.
Ensure course outcomes, assessments, and competencies are current; evidence-based and reinforce workforce-ready skills.
Collaborate with faculty and instructional design teams on continuous curriculum enhancements.
Support faculty in implementing best practices in teaching, assessment, attendance tracking, and student engagement.
Provide Clinical supervision and monitoring of progression, attendance, performance, and persistence of all field experience students including those in continuing status post end of term (PR students).
Address academic concerns and collaborate with student services to support student success.
Lead clinical field experience program evaluation and continuous improvement processes.
Collect, analyze, and report field experience data for accreditation, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
Partner with admissions, advising, marketing, and academic operations to support enrollment growth and program quality.
Represent the program on university committees and academic initiatives, including advisory boards.
Teach courses in the program annually. Familiarize yourself with relevant technology.
Other responsibilities will vary by school based on the College’s strategic focus and initiatives.
Refine and continue to develop all areas of clinical and field experiences for students in the program, including clinical skills courses and clinical field experiences to ensure alignment with the CACREP 2024 standards.
Oversee students’ clinical experiences, including application, orientation, monitoring, clinical skills, and counseling assessment.
Oversee clinical site supervisor qualifications, supervision orientation training, and professional development.
Respond to inquiries from students and site supervisors regarding clinical experiences.
Assist with other departmental leadership tasks as assigned related to the MSCMC and the MSHSV program (i.e, course oversight, course development, and other standard University initiatives as assigned).
Assist with the MSCMC department in pursuing CACREP accreditation as well as completing all related initiatives, such as a self-study.
Manage, support, and develop faculty supervising field experiences to ensure the effectiveness and delivery of all courses, CACREP standards, and University standards as well as related goals and initiatives.
Plan administers, analyzes, monitors, evaluates, and assists with the development and maintenance of the counseling programs’ activities and ensures compliance with internal and external policies and procedures.
Supplies supporting offices at Post University (i.e., admissions, financial aid, the Office of the Registrar, etc.) with necessary information vital for the maintenance and development of counseling programs.
Participates in University governance activities, as requested.
Continuously explores new and innovative ways to improve the quality of counseling programs and curricula.
Assures all field experience courses are assessed accurately and regularly with student learning outcomes.
Will be expected to teach a minimum of 6 courses within a calendar year. (The teaching load is typically 6-8 courses but may vary based on the level of activity in other areas of responsibility and program needs.)
May be expected to teach field experience courses (or other core courses as assigned) and oversee the instruction of field experience courses (i.e., PR supervision).
Assure OHE, CACREP, and NECHE standards are met.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Counseling Programs or Dean.