Teaching Faculty, Clinical Mental Health Counseling - DC Campus

The Chicago School•Washington, DC

10d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

We are searching for a faculty member to join our Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program at our Washington, DC Campus to fill a full-time, twelve (12) month position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The primary instructional assignment for this position is with the CMHC master’s program. This program is designed to meet CACREP standards to prepare graduates to be licensed professional counselors. The primary areas of specialization beyond the counseling core are the treatment of addiction disorders, trauma, child and adolescent treatment, and couple and family therapy .

Requirements

Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP Accredited Program
The alternative way to meet the core faculty degree requirement is to have a doctoral degree in a related field (e.g., Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Educational Administration) AND to have been employed as a faculty member in a counselor education program for at least a full academic year BEFORE July 1, 2013. (CACREP, 2016).
Strong potential for or proven record of excellence in teaching and scholarship
Active, unrestricted license as a professional counselor in at least one state/territory
Commitment to issues of social justice and diversity
Strong commitment to preparing students to become excellent practitioners
Strong commitment to working as part of a faculty team
Strong potential to develop curricula

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree from a CACREP Accredited Program
Experience teaching at the graduate level
Strong potential to develop program of research
Strong potential for or proven track record in attracting external funding
Record of active involvement in professional organizations related to higher education/and or counseling
Membership/Active in the American Counseling Association

Responsibilities

Teaching (64%) Teach 24 credit hours over the course of three semesters or 6 online terms (No more than 2 new preps per semester) 9 credits Fall Semester 9 credits Spring Semester 6 credits Summer Semester Hold office hours on a weekly basis Remain current in the field of study/teaching expertise and update course content to reflect knowledge updates Prepare course syllabus and plans in accordance with Department requirements Select textbooks and teaching aids as required Classroom instruction including lectures, demonstrations, discussions, or other appropriate modes of education delivery in a higher education setting Develop, and regularly update, a system for ongoing evaluation of teaching and student learning Student-‐focused educator committed to student learning, retention, persistence, and completion Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines
Advising /Scholarship / Professional Service (24% Flex) Advising Maintain an advisee load according to Department needs Spend time with advisees to provide mentorship on matters related to their academic, curricular, and career development Mentor advisees in preparing their vita and training application materials, as well as write recommendation letters Assist the Department Chair in documenting student progress through the program; when necessary, this includes crafting individual Academic Development Plans for Advisees, tracking their compliance, and documenting their progress Present progress of advisees to Faculty at semester Student Review meetings, meet with advisees to gather additional information or communicate Faculty concerns, and report back to Faculty on the results Scholarship Scholarship may include qualitative/quantitative research, presentations at professional conferences, scholarship-based community service, etc. Professional Service Maintain scholarly activities that further the practice of professional counseling Foster education of, and interest in, student service in the community Engage in community service
Service to Institution (12%) Participate in Departmental functions, including but not limited to participating in the analysis of student progress, assisting in general faculty searches, and admissions activities, contributing to general and specific curriculum development activities, mentoring of new faculty members, and other related duties as assigned Attendance at faculty meetings and participation in the Faculty Assembly is an expectation Service on committee(s) as agreed upon with Department Chair, including Departmental and Institutional Committees