Teaching Assistant Professor of Counseling

Teaching Assistant Professor of Counseling
Department of Education

UW-Superior is committed to making excellence inclusive in every aspect of the institution. We strive to offer quality programs in an environment of trust and cooperation that centers on the worth of all individuals. The University is seeking candidates who will contribute to our mission. 

POSITION:
Teaching Assistant Professor, TL055, Full-Time: 100%, Instructional Academic Staff, Ongoing/Renewable, Academic (9 month) appointment, 1 Vacancy
This position is eligible for hybrid work consideration (instruction will be 100% online, some in-person office hours, and in-person department and committee meetings will be required). Currently eligibility requires residency in one of the following states: Wisconsin or Minnesota upon hire. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 
The successful candidate will be responsible for training Master’s level Counselor Education Students. The program has students in the Clinical Mental Health, School Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy tracks. The Teaching Assistant Professor focuses on designing and facilitating classroom, online, and practicum/internship instruction and ensures quality delivery of instruction and supervision. The candidate serves as a mentor and advisor to graduate students. The candidate is also responsible for engagement in appropriate service, including collaboration with colleagues to serve on program, department, and university committees.

UW-STANDARD JOB DESCRIPTION DUTIES:
•    Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction.
•    Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study.
•    Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance.
•    May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction.
•    Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline.
•    Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations.
•    Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES SPECIFIC TO POSITION:

•    Full responsibility for teaching 12 credits per semester of graduate level courses in the Counseling Program (Clinical Mental Health; Marriage, Couples, and Family; & School Counseling tracks). Predominately online, accelerated seven-week terms (2 courses per term).
•    Advise graduate counseling students.
•    Provide an on-campus presence to meet with and to serve students, and to work with colleagues in the department and across campus to fulfill service roles.
•    Support counseling program in development and execution of in-person and online counseling courses, program evaluation, and accreditation/licensing processes.
•    Provide supervision to students at practicum and internship site placements.
•    Establish and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with student site placements and site supervisors.
•    Serve on university committees.
•    Develop and maintain visibility in the state, region, and nation through participation and involvement in professional organizations/conferences and other scholarly activities.
•    Advise student organization.
•    Provide service to the department.
•    Perform other departmental duties as assigned by the department chair.   

Other Duties:
•    Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
•    Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
•    Master’s Degree in Counseling, or closely related field.
•    Experience providing direct services with clients as a professional counselor or school counselor within the last three years.
•    Licensed or license eligible as either a school counselor, professional counselor, or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in the state of WI and a commitment to maintaining professional licensure.
•    At least one year of teaching experience. 

This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
•    Earned doctorate in Counselor Education, or closely related field by August 1, 2025.
•    At least one year of graduate level teaching experience within the last five years.
•    University level online synchronous and asynchronous teaching experience within the last five years.
•    Demonstrated experience and commitment to continued professional development in best practices in teaching and learning within the last five years.

SALARY & BENEFITS:    
Salary range for this position is: $52,000 - $57,000 annually. Specific benefit information can be found here. A snapshot of benefits offered for this position include:
Paid Time Off:
-    96 hours of Sick Leave
-    Legal holidays that fall within the academic year
State Group Health Insurance Plans:
-    Health Plan, High Deductible, or Access Plans available
-    Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
Access to Additional Insurance:
-    Dental, Vision, Life, Income Continuation
Retirement Plans Through Wisconsin Retirement System: 
-    6.95% contribution with employer match
-    Vested at 5 years (must meet eligibility requirements)
Other Benefits
-    Employee Assistant Program (EAP) – provides free and confidential resources to address personal and work-related concerns for employee and their immediate family members.
-    On-site wellness resources and opportunities through the Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being, Marcovich Wellness Center, and Department of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
        
STARTING DATE:
        August 2025 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
        For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu;
For additional information about this position, contact Michelle Androsky at mandros1@uwsuper.edu 

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Review of all complete applications will commence at 8:00am on February 24, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Once an application is received, your user profile information remains in UW-Superior’s Talent Management System for future submissions.

To Apply: 
1.    Select UW-Careers at www.careers.wisconsin.edu. 
a.    Internal applicants: select the internal applicant link. Registration for account not required.
b.    External applicants: select the external applicant link and register for an account.
2.    In the Search Jobs box enter the job number #25-37: Teaching Assistant Professor of Counseling – Department of Education and hit Enter.
3.    Click on the Position title.
4.    Click on the Apply for Job button.
At any time, you may select the Save as Draft button to save your current progress. Once you’ve Submitted your application, the ability to change submitted materials will not exist.

Internal Applicants: 
1.    Sign in using your login and password.
2.    Complete steps one through ten where you can upload the following required documents:
a.    Cover Letter
b.    CV/Resume
c.    Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned.
d.    One-page statement of your teaching and counseling philosophy

External Applicants:
1.    Click on the Register Now link to create your username and password.
2.    Complete steps one through ten where you can upload the following required documents:
a.    Cover Letter
b.    CV/Resume
c.    Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned.
d.    One-page statement of your teaching and counseling philosophy

All Applicants:
1.    To submit your resume, cover letter, etc., you must add the document as an attachment.
2.    Click Next and complete the Preferences section – this tab is optional.
3.    Click Next to complete the Online Questionnaire – this tab is required.
4.    Click Next and if required, provide the contact information for three professional references by clicking the Add Reference link.
5.    Click Next and select your preference for the Request for Confidentiality section.
6.    Click on Next and complete the next section titled How did you find out about the position?
7.    Click Next and complete the Self-Identity sections – this tab is optional.
8.    Click Next and review your information.
9.    Once all sections are completed and reviewed, click on Submit; your application has been submitted.

Refer to the following links for troubleshooting:
-    Internal Applicant: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21544 
-    External Applicant: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/19833 
-    Frequently Asked Questions: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900#toc4 

UW-Superior, A Superior Place: 
The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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