Faculty, Contributing - Mental Health Counseling
- Employer
- Walden University
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Apr 1, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Counsellor Education, Administrative, Student Affairs, Counseling
- Employment Level
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Part Time
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Walden University is a pioneer in student-centered distance
education. An accredited graduate institution with a mission for
social change, Walden is dedicated to high academic standards and
helping students make a difference in their professions,
organizations and communities. Faculty for the Clinical Mental
Health Counseling program are sought to teach and mentor students
in their role as mental health counselors. The Mental Health
Counseling program focuses on preparing students academically,
professionally and personally to become skilled school counselors.
The philosophical foundation of the program is based on: a) the
scholar-practitioner model, b) culturally relevant pedagogy and
practice, c) academic and experiential learning and d)
developmental instruction that includes an emphasis on personal
growth. The scholar-practitioner training model is designed to
develop students who integrate skills, knowledge and research into
practice. The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is
accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and
Related Educational Programs (CACREP), an independent accrediting
agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
that accredits counselor preparation master's degree programs.
CACREP accreditation attests to the quality and relevancy of our
program. Training: All new Faculty Members receive specific
training from Walden University in the techniques of online
teaching, use of an electronic learning platform, specifics of the
policies, procedures, and degree programs of the School or College
in which they are going to teach, socialization into the Walden
University culture, assessment of the academic integrity of student
work, and research supervision of theses and dissertations. Course
Teaching/Availability: Faculty Members are assigned a course, which
is taught using the Blackboard platform, and are responsible for
interacting with students within this platform. Discussion Boards
for classrooms are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Although
postings to the classroom may be done at any time of day, they must
be completed in a timely manner in accordance with the Faculty
Handbook or other criteria established by Walden University. As
such, Faculty Members are expected to be in the classroom a minimum
of 4 days per week and responses to student questions must be
posted within 48 hours. Faculty Members are required to verify the
accuracy of student postings and submissions and to provide
feedback and grades to students through Blackboard. In addition,
Faculty members will publish their availability to students through
course syllabi. The university suggests regular and predictable
availability, such as online office hours or regular online chats.
Travel Requirements: Some travel could be required (minimally once
per quarter) Residencies: Contributing Faculty may be asked to
attend residencies/Pre-practica held domestically, where they will
teach intensives and colloquia, and facilitate school and
university-wide discussions. Tools/Technical Skills: To perform
this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each
essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Contributing faculty will complete training in dissertation
chairing and service and are required to serve on doctoral
dissertations.
Technology Requirements: Faculty members are required
to have an adequate computer to handle an electronic learning
platform, keyboard, pointing device, and computer monitor. All
other tools are knowledge-based or training-based through Walden
University. The Faculty Member must be able to use Microsoft Office
products (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint), zip software, and
Adobe Acrobat and must have reliable Internet access as well as
alternate access in cases where primary access becomes unavailable.
Licensing/Certification: Faculty Members must be appropriately
credentialed, possess an earned degree from an accredited
institution or recognized by a country's ministry of education in
the discipline being taught, and may be expected to be licensed or
license-eligible in order to teach in specific programs. Faculty
Members must maintain their licenses and any appropriate
certifications in order to continue to teach at Walden University.
Faculty Members are also expected to maintain currency with
research by reviewing articles, journals, and presentations. If
participating in research, the Faculty Member may publish and
acknowledge Walden University. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Earned doctorate in Counseling or Counselor Education from a
CACREP accredited program at an accredited institution.
Current state licensure as a mental health professional
Minimum of three years of experience teaching and mentoring
Master's and/or Doctoral level students, including directing
thesis/dissertation research.
Ability to provide leadership and mentoring for students in the
research process and a strongly student-centered nature.
Interest in establishing a community of mental health
students.
Ability to provide leadership and support in program
assessment.
Ability to assume a significant role in addressing student
questions and concerns about the program.
Experience supervising students in their field training
experience.
Commitment to the goals of diversity and social change.
Ability to work with non-traditional students.
Ability to participate in residencies, national faculty
meetings and other work-related travel.
Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in a
standard office environment, but may involve exposure to moderate
noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer
equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical
demands associated with a traditional office setting (e.g.,
walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as
necessary).
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