Open Rank: Counselor Education Program

The Department of Individual, Family and Community Education (IFCE) at the University of New Mexico, College of Education and Human Sciences, invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor position in Counselor Education beginning August 2022. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and education.

The UNM College of Education and Human Sciences, comprised of five academic departments, is a future-oriented, dynamic professional school. The Department of Individual, Family and Community Education is one of the largest departments in the college with the uniqueness of having counselor education, educational psychology, family and child studies, and nutrition/dietetics together as an academic unit.  The department has both undergraduate and graduate programs. 

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in counselor education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide advisement to undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to other professional service, the candidate will participate in admissions and assessments/evaluations, and contribute to overall program development. Finally, the candidate is expected to maintain an active research agenda, as broadly defined in our department and university. The successful candidate will have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in CACREP accredited Counselor Education by August 15, 2022.

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Minimum requirements:

·       Ph.D. by appointment date with specialization in Counselor Education, preferably from a CACREP accredited program, or 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

·       Record of Teaching Experience in Counselor Education and/or related field

·       Written Academic Work in Counselor Education and/or related field

·       New Mexico licensed, or licensed eligible, for the independent practice of mental health and approved to supervise LMHCs by start date.

Preferred requirements:

·       Specialization in Counselor Education

·       Strength of preparation and promise of scholarship

·       Ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses in counseling

·       Potential for assuming an active role in all program activities including accreditation, community outreach, and facilitating and maintaining program protocol.

·       Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

·       Evidence of a promising counseling research agenda as demonstrated by publication and presentation activity

·       Demonstrated leadership in Counselor Education, as demonstrated by progressive leadership positions in counseling programs, regional/state, and/or national organizations

·       Ability to advise and direct graduate work

Complete Application Packets should include: 1. Letter of intent 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Teaching materials (sample syllabi, evaluations, etc.), teaching and supervision statement 4. Transcripts for all collegiate coursework (readable, unofficial copies will be accepted for applications) 5. Contact information for three professional references 6. Copy of mental-health license

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For best consideration, please apply by 11/8/2021. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.