Assistant Professor/ Fieldwork Coordinator
- Employer
- Shenandoah University
- Location
- Winchester, Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Apr 17, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Counselor Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Administrative, Student Affairs, Counseling
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Shenandoah University’s School of Health Professions is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor and Fieldwork coordinator in the Division of Counselor Education. This is a full-time, benefited position that will work out of our Winchester, VA campus.
Shenandoah University aims to provide a transformative educational experience focused on student success, with goals of integrating liberal and professional education, improving retention and career outcomes, and developing ethical citizens, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. The strategic plan prioritizes curricular innovation, new facilities and technology, diversity efforts, and financial sustainability to offer accessible, forward-thinking programs that equip graduates to meet societal needs. Shenandoah strives to inspire and support students while adapting to the changing higher education landscape.
The School of Health Professions aims to provide innovative educational opportunities that prepare graduates to transform healthcare by practicing compassionate evidence-based care, advocating for health, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, engaging in interprofessional collaboration, lifelong learning, and providing domestic and global service. The School strives to educate and inspire developing professionals who enhance individual and community health.
The mission of the Shenandoah University Division of Counselor Education is to educate ethical, compassionate counselors who practice cultural humility. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Program at Shenandoah University aims to train counselors and school counselors to be social justice-oriented and work with underserved populations.
This position is a 12-month core faculty position with additional fieldwork coordinator responsibilities. The CMHC and School Counseling Program at SU are new, and this position will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining affiliations with public and private accredited schools, community agencies, prisons/jails, substance abuse facilities, etc. This position also will be responsible for advising students through the requirements of practicum and fieldwork, managing relevant fieldwork paperwork, and managing clinical sites. In addition to teaching, core faculty members are expected to engage in the development and assessment of programs, contributors to division handbooks and documentation, building community connections, active research, university duties, and university and professional service.
Required Skills
Education:
a. Requirements
- Ph.D in Counselor Education and Supervision or grandfathered in
- License or license eligible in Virginia (LPC or School Counseling)
- Approved Clinical Supervisor certification
- Evidence of successful teaching experience
- Evidence of successful supervision experience
- Evidence of a research agenda
How to Apply:
The complete application will include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, DEI statement, and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.
Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.
**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.
Shenandoah University values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.
Salary Type
Not Applicable
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