Assistant​/Associate Professor of Counselor Education

Position Summary

Tenure‑track position in a dynamic and productive CACREP accredited digitally‑delivered Counseling Program, with the position being on‑campus in Alamosa, Colorado. The role is for a generalist in the eight CACREP core areas and five doctoral CACREP areas, as well as the CACREP specialties in clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and Ph.D. in CES. Responsibilities will include teaching a broad range of courses in the on‑campus, and online Masters and Ph.D. programs.

Travel, evening, and online course delivery are required. Hard work, initiative, flexibility, and a sense of humor are valued!

• Teach a broad range of courses in the on‑campus and online Masters and Ph.D. programs.

• Travel, evening, and online course delivery required.

• Demonstrate a strong focus on teaching and commitment to equitable, inclusive classroom practices.

• Doctorate in Counselor Education at the time of appointment.
• Strong focus on teaching.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, sensitivity to, and ability to work effectively with the educational needs of individuals and groups with a diverse range of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity of Adams State University’s student population, including students with different abilities (e.g., physical and or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded, inclusive practices within the classroom.
• Demonstrated commitment to honesty, efficacy, and collaboration.
• Active participation in professional organizations.
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other academic departments, community agencies, and public schools.
• Show a record of professional scholarship and achievement.
• Ability to perform duties in the position description.
• Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community.
• Ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.

• Ability or experience working with historically under‑served and/or underrepresented populations, and first‑generation college students.
• Ability or experience in the recruitment and/or retention of underrepresented students, including students of color.
• Commitment to professional development, scholarship, and service to the university and community.
• Demonstrated self‑awareness of one's own cultural beliefs, perspectives, and privileges as a part of one's orientation towards teaching.
• Demonstrated decision‑making that is informed by research, data, and theory and that leverages students' unique cultures, experiences, and background as strengths.
• Teaching experience and familiarity with online course delivery desirable.
• License eligible in Colorado.

Salary range: $51,025‑70,117 commensurate with experience and education.
Includes a competitive benefits program: medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Opportunities for supplemental contracts may be available.

On‑Campus Alamosa, CO

Disclosures:
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