Assistant/Associate Professor in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Posting Details

Position Information

Vacancy Number:
F-00397

Position Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Classification Title:
Faculty

Department:
Counselor, Leadership, and Special Education

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicant:

The University: Founded in 1967, Auburn University at Montgomery operates under the authority of the Auburn University Board of Trustees and guidance of the Auburn University President. Located in the state capital of Montgomery, AUM serves a diverse student population of approximately 5,400 students and employs faculty/staff of 575 in five academic colleges: Business, Education, Arts and Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Public Policy and Justice. Montgomery supports cultural attractions including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, and the Rosa Parks Library and Museum, among others.

The Department of Counselor, Leadership, and Special Education at Auburn University at Montgomery invites applications for a tenure track position in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the Assistant/Associate Professor level to begin Fall 2024. This position is focused on supporting the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, with the expectation that the candidate will contribute to the other programs in counselor education.

The Counselor Education Program area includes two CACREP accredited programs: the master’s programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling, as well as the Education Specialist programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. Information can be found at https://www.aum.edu/degree/masters-eds-school-clinical-mental-health-counseling/.

Required Qualifications: (1) an earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program with (2) a focus in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Counseling, Community Counseling, or marriage, couple, and family counseling as evidenced by academic preparation and experience in the field; (3) two years of clinical and supervision experience; (4) evidence of counseling, supervision, and teaching experience in counselor education; (5) evidence of the ability to maintain a record of high quality research and scholarship; (6) evidence of the ability to engage in professional service, leadership, and advocacy; (7) evidence of the ability to engage in the integration of advocacy, social justice, cultural competence, and ethical practice into the preparation of counseling professionals; and (8) must hold or be eligible for certification and licensure in the State of Alabama.

Desired Qualifications: (1) demonstrated experience in securing funding for research and program activities; (2) administrative and professional experiences related to clinical mental health counseling; (3) experience in counselor education curriculum evaluation and program development; (4) experience teaching in traditional and online instructional methods; (5) experience or familiarity with the CACREP accreditation process; (6) licensure for supervision or eligible for licensure for supervision is highly desired; (7) extensive demonstrated field experience post degree is highly desired and (8) grant writing experience.

Candidates that are ABD will be considered for employment provided that their terminal degree has been awarded prior to their official hire date.

Responsibilities will include teaching core counselor education courses, supervising practicum and internship students, engaging in research and publication at a level consistent with graduate teaching status, self-study activities, and service at the university, college, departmental and community levels.

The committee will review applications until the position is filled.

To receive full consideration, applicants must complete the online application at
https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6622 and upload the following documents within their application: (1) letter of intent, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) transcripts of all graduate work, (4) professional reference sheet that includes the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders, samples of publications, and (5) a statement of research.

Contact Dr. Eric Darch, Hiring Committee Chair at edarch@aum.edu with any questions.

While this position is opened until filled, AUM reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

AUM is committed to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. Prospective candidates will help further the institutional goals of promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline or have the equivalent in training and experience.

“Terminal degree” refers to the highest degree
awarded in a discipline. The doctorate is the terminal degree for most disciplines represented at Auburn University at Montgomery.

Job Open Date:
01/25/2024

Job Close Date:

Quick Link
https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6622

Position Profile Link

Faculty Specific

School:
College of Education

Contract Type:
Nine (9) Months

Tenure Track:
Yes

Salary Band:
N/A

About the University/College

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

The AUM College of Education recognizes that the development of a competent, committed, and reflective educator means the development of a Professional Educator.

http://www.education.aum.edu/

AUM is committed to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. Prospective candidates will help further the institutional goals of promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Letter of Interest/Intent
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcript(s)
4. Professional Reference Sheet
5. Writing/Publication Sample
6. Statement of Research

Optional Documents

1. Additional Transcript(s)

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