Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Renewable Term Lecturer - Norman Campus
- Employer
- University of Oklahoma
- Location
- Oklahoma, United States
- Salary
- $60,000.00 - $70,000.00
- Date posted
- Sep 9, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Counsellor Education, Professional Fields, Other Professional Fields
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The University of Oklahoma is an accredited graduate institution with a mission for social change, dedicated to high academic standards and helping students make a difference in their professions, organizations and communities.
The Department of Human Relations in the College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for a Renewable Term Lecturer for its Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, beginning mid-Fall 2021.
Our mission for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program is to promote excellence in counseling through evidence-based clinical training, democratic values, advocacy, and social justice through the provision of clinical services. Of particular interest at the Department of Human Relations are candidates who are committed to making a difference in society through social change. Responsibilities include teaching masters-level counseling courses offered on the Norman Campus.
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program focuses on preparing students academically, professionally, and personally to become skilled Mental Health counselors. The CMHC program is seeking to hire a faculty member to teach and mentor students in their role as mental health counselors. Duties will also include advising students.
The CMHC program is currently in the process of seeking
accreditation 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.
Course Teaching/Availability:
The teaching expectation is three (3) courses in the Fall and Spring, and three (3) courses in the Summer semesters (3:3:3).
Travel Requirements:
Some travel could be required (minimally once per quarter)
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.
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 the University of Oklahoma. 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. The use of Canvas will be
required. Training is available through the University.
Licensing/Certification:
Faculty Members must be appropriately credentialed, possess an
earned degree doctoral 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 OU. Faculty Members
are also expected to maintain current with research by reviewing
articles, journals, and presentations. If participating in
research, the Faculty Member may publish and acknowledge OU though
there is not an expectation of research with this hire.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Earned doctorate in Counseling or Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program at an accredited institution.
- Have related doctoral degrees and have been employed as full-time faculty members in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013
- Doctoral student who will graduate from a CACREP accredited program no later than December 2021
- Current state licensure as a mental health professional
- Minimum of three years of experience teaching and mentoring master’s level students.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate from a CACREP accredited program or a seasoned doctoral level faculty member who was previously certified as a core CMHC faculty member OR Doctoral student in a CACREP program with a graduation date no later than December 2021
- LPC License
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good written skills
- Dedication to students’ success and high standards of teaching
- Evidence of effective teaching skills and online communication
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues
- Teaching online experience at least 3 years – Preferred
- Member of a counseling organization.
Application Instructions
Required Applicant Documents:
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter Sample
- List of names and contact information of three references to obtain letters of recommendation
- Unofficial Academic Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Sample Syllabus
Instruction to Apply:
Consideration of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled.
Applications should be submitted online via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/90633.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.
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