Adjunct Faculty - Counseling in Educational Settings

Adjunct Faculty in Counseling in Educational Settings

College of Education/ Department of Educational Services and Leadership

Description:

Rowan University is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral University (Moderate Research Activity) with approximately 19,000 students. Its main campus is located in Glassboro, N.J., 20 miles southeast of Philadelphia, with additional campuses in Camden and Stratford. The University comprises seven academic colleges and five schools—the William G. Rohrer College of Business; the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering; the Colleges of Communication and Creative Arts, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science and Mathematics; the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University; the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine; the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; the School of Health Professions; and the School of Earth and Environment—with an Honors College that spans across disciplines. Rowan is one of two public universities in the country to offer M.D. and D.O. medical degree programs. The institution is also home to the South Jersey Technology Park, which fosters the translation of applied research into commercial products and processes. Rowan has been recognized as one of the top 90 public research universities and the 7th fastest growing research institution in the nation.

The College of Education has over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students and was recently recognized as having one of the best online graduate programs in the country. The department of Educational Services and Leadership is one of four departments within the College of Education. The department of Educational Services and Leadership houses graduate programs in educational leadership, school psychology (NASP approved), counseling in educational settings (CACREP approved), higher education, and school administration and a post-baccalaureate program in school nursing. The College of Education is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the New Jersey Department of Education.

The department of Educational Services and Leadership is accepting applications for adjuncts to teach in our MA level program in Counseling in Educational Settings beginning Fall 2020. We are especially interested in candidates whose research and teaching explicitly addresses issues of equity, access, and social justice as grounded in theoretical frameworks. The department is seeking a creative and innovative faculty member to play an integral role in our Master’s level program in school counseling. Applicants may view the website for a list of courses and descriptions offered in our program.

Rowan University’s College of Education is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and especially encourages applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups in higher education.

Qualifications:

This position requires demonstrated scholarly and teachingexcellence in counseling in educational settings. Specifically, the department is looking for a faculty member, who is dedicated to increasing awareness, sensitivity, andknowledge of practices that will result in equitable educational opportunities for diverse learners.The successful candidate will meet the following required qualifications:

Required

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution with a major in Counselor Education or a related field. Master level candidates may be considered in areas of specialized subject matter or according to the Program’s needs
• Department of Education certification as school counselor (any state)
• A record of excellence in teaching in higher education and/or at the Graduate level
• Substantial professional experience on all aspects of counseling in k-16 settings including individual, group, and career counseling procedures. Knowledge of ASCA model, testing and assessment and supervision of field experience students as appropriate
• Demonstrated record of commitment in the areas of social justice, diversity and advocacy, expertise in access success and equity with underrepresented and underserved populations
• Currency and fluency in current best practices in counseling in educational settings
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, team building and collaboration skills

Preferred

• Credentialed as a Nationally Certified Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
• Record of excellence in teaching at the graduate level
• Experience in developing and delivering educational programs online
• Substantial practitioner experience in school counseling

Application Deadline: Ongoing

• Submit letter of application with a statement of teaching interest that matches one or more areas of the counseling in educational settings courses
• curriculum vitae
• graduate transcripts
• names and contact information of three references (at least one of which addresses teaching ability)

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

Advertised: Feb 19 2020 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: