Teaching Faculty I

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

7d•$70,000

About The Position

The Department of Counseling Psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a Teaching Faculty I to teach in undergraduate courses, including the cross-departmental B.S. major in Health Promotion and Health Equity, and potentially help expand future undergraduate offerings. Depending on qualifications and departmental needs, the faculty member may also teach in the master’s program in counseling and the Ph.D. program in counseling psychology. For a 100% appointment, the expected teaching load is twelve credits per semester. Depending on course needs and structure, the faculty member may supervise graduate student Teaching Assistants. Up to three teaching credits may be replaced with administrative or service duties related to department needs and the candidate’s expertise. The role contributes to training grounded in scientist-practitioner perspectives, competence in serving people’s mental health and wellness across treatment settings, and adherence to APA and ACA professional and ethical standards. Candidates with service focused on Counseling Psychology or the profession’s specific concerns are preferred. The department offers an MPCAC-accredited M.S. in counseling and an APA-accredited Ph.D. in counseling psychology, and contributes to the Health Promotion and Health Equity undergraduate major. Its programs integrate didactic and experiential learning and emphasize counseling and psychological theory and practice, research skills, service delivery, counseling, consultation, ethics, multiculturalism, and career counseling. The department’s mission is to foster growth, healing, and inclusion in teaching, research, and practice. The position is in the UW–Madison School of Education. The minimum compensation is $70,000 on a nine-month academic pay basis, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Demonstrated teaching competence, including evidence of effective course instruction.
Current knowledge and background in Counseling Psychology and mental health.
Ability to respond to learners from a variety of educational backgrounds and learning styles.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Timeliness in responding to inquiries.
Experience and expertise in the APA’s and ACA’s professional standards, Codes of Ethics, and domains of practice.
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology or a closely related field by the start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience using the Canvas learning management system.
Licensed as a Health Service Psychologist or Mental Health Counselor.
Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist and/or mental health counselor in Wisconsin.
Service in the field with a specific focus in Counseling Psychology and/or components specific to the profession of Counseling Psychology.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses, including courses in the Health Promotion and Health Equity major, and potentially contribute to future undergraduate course offerings.
Depending on qualifications and departmental needs, teach in the master’s program in counseling and/or the Ph.D. program in counseling psychology.
Teach twelve credits per semester for a 100% appointment, with up to three credits potentially substituted by administrative or service duties.
As needed, supervise graduate student Teaching Assistants involved in instructional support.
Provide classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction, including grading.
Develop exams and assignments.
Contribute service to the department.
Hold regular weekly office hours and maintain course web pages.
Assist in developing techniques or model programs for instructional goals and identify potentially useful new techniques.
Develop teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy.
Assess learner performance and prepare reports recommending instructional improvements.
Assist in defining program objectives and play a major role in carrying out program duties.
Contribute to training that emphasizes scientist-practitioner perspectives, competence in mental health and wellness across treatment settings, and APA and ACA professional and ethical standards.