Associate Professor – Department Chair Counseling

Associate Professor – Department Chair Counseling

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Title Information

Security Sensitive Position?

Security Sensitive Position? Yes

Hours of Work

Hours of Work TBD

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number TSU
203843

Official TSU Title Associate Professor – Department Chair Counseling

Grant Title N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

JOB SUMMARY :

The tenured Associate Professor reports to the Dean and is responsible for supporting and advancing the mission and goals of the university and the college/school in all academic, scholarly and student support activities in the Department of Counseling. This individual serves as both a mid-level academic faculty member and the chief administrative and academic leader of the department and should be prepared to deliver lectures to graduate students in field of Counseling education.

The Chair has authority and responsibility for the delivery of academic programs in accordance with departmental, college and university strategic plans; hiring and evaluation of department personnel, including faculty and staff; and budgeting and resource management. This authority is subject to approval by the Dean and the Provost. As a member of the College administration, the Chair coordinates departmental activity with the activities of other units in the College and the University and, in collaboration with other members of the administration, assists in the development and implementation of college initiatives.

This position will report to the Dean of the College of Education or the Dean’s determined designee.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

Tenurable at the Associate Professor level

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Supports and advances the mission and goals of the university and the college in all academic and scholarly activities. Forges collaborations with the different areas on campus to provide students with maximum resources to meet degree requirements.
• Develop and improve the educational administration curriculum and course content for Counseling courses to meet the constant changes in the teacher education and education preparation programs in the education field. Select and assign the appropriate textbooks for inclusion in curriculum content.
• Successfully teaches graduate Counseling courses in various mediums (traditional, on-line, blended) as assigned to college level students. Establishes and holds office hours for students to receive counseling and advice on class requirements.
• Committed to providing Counseling, exploring grant opportunities, and publishing professional journals. Also demonstrate a commitment to service on college and university committees as required.
• Candidates should be competent self-learners and exhibit excellent problem-solving skills.
• Tasks are multiple and focus more on single processes. Work is sometimes standardized and sometimes varied. No responsibility for budget, revenues, and expenditure authority.
• Perform tasks and duties under direct supervision, using well-defined policies and procedures. Work is reviewed by supervisor. Limited opportunities exist for exercising independent judgment and decision making. Refers most problems to supervisor.
• Some contact with others, including students, public, visitors and University personnel. The purpose of contacts is to provide or obtain explanation or additional information.
• Requires moderate interpersonal and communication skills to ensure that customer requests or needs are met.…