Counseling Program Coordinator - Associate Professor Job Little Rock area,Arkansas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Counseling Program Coordinator - Associate Professor - 12 MONTH

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock’s thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state’s growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Job Duties:

The Counseling Program Coordinator in the School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation is a 12-month tenure track position. The Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring Counseling Program adherence to CACREP accreditation standards, which involves close collaboration with the director, comprehensive management of the accreditation process, and punctual completion of all necessary reporting. The Coordinator is responsible for keeping the curriculum content current and reflective of these standards while also teaching courses within the discipline.

This position requires active engagement in scholarship appropriate to the faculty rank and contributing to service at the university, community, and professional levels. Additional responsibilities include managing inquiries about the program, overseeing admissions, supporting students through academic procedures, and monitoring their progress, including graduation audits. The Coordinator also plays a crucial role in guiding students with career planning, developing the program’s course schedule, assigning faculty, assessing program outcomes, and providing input on the annual budget.

This position requires residency in the greater Little Rock area during employment. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or

Experience:

Ph.D. in Mental Health or Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field from a regionally accredited university (CACREP accredited strongly preferred);
Licensed or Arkansas license-eligible in counseling specialty;
Experience in the teaching of counseling and knowledge about mental health, rehabilitation, and school counseling;
Experience with a learning management system (e.g., Blackboard).

Preferred Education and/or

Experience:

Experience in college/university teaching and student supervision;
Experience teaching across various platforms, i.e. face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid;
Demonstrated dedication to multicultural education and social justice (e.g., LGBTQ+, ethnic groups, social class, and disability status);
Evidence of a commitment to working collegially;
Training in specialty areas and teaching competency in areas that complement current faculty specialties as part of a multi-track large counseling program;
Membership in ACA and ASCA;
Established record of or potential for the accomplishment of conference presentations and publishing in journals and/or books.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with CACREP accreditation requirements in collaboration with director;
Manage accreditation process and complete associated reporting requirements;
Keep curriculum content timely and in line with accreditation standards;
Teach courses in the discipline per current workload policy;
Engage in scholarship in the designated field, sufficient to meet requirements for promotion, tenure, or other advancements, as appropriate for the rank;
Engage in service at the university level, community level, and professional level, sufficient to meet requirements for promotion, tenure, or other advancements, as appropriate for the rank;
Respond to inquiries regarding the designated program(s);
Collaboratively make admission decisions regarding applicants to the program(s) and ensure completion of the university-required admission processes;
Navigate enrollment and probation procedures and assist students as necessary.;
Monitor student progress through the program and adjust degree plans as necessary;
Complete graduation audits and…