Director of Counseling, Human , and Rehabilitation

Chair Position at University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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.

This position is a 12-month, tenured Associate or Full Professor position with qualifications and professional background in one of the programs that comprise the School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation. The Director is responsible for ensuring adherence to accreditation/assessment standards for all School programs. The Director will provide comprehensive management for the School, collaborate with College and University offices as necessary, and complete all necessary reporting.

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

Required Education and or

Experience:

• Terminal degree in one of the disciplines that comprises the School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation (Counseling, Health Education and Promotion, Interpretation/ASL, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Sports Management);
• Experience at the college/university-level in the teaching of a field of study that comprises the School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation;
• Experience with a learning management system (e.g., Blackboard Ultra).

Preferred Education and or

Experience:

• Experience teaching across various modalities (e.g., face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid);
• Evidence of a commitment to working collegially;
• Training in specialty areas and teaching competency in areas that complement current faculty specialties in the School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation;
• Related professional memberships and evidence of active involvement in those organizations;
• Established record of conference presentations and publishing in peer-reviewed journals and/or books.

• Exceptional skills in problem-solving, decision-making, time management, writing, as well as program planning, implementation, and evaluation;
• Knowledge of classroom instruction, curriculum development, and program evaluation;
• Effective in leading a team of faculty, support staff, and students;
• Collegial and cordial attitude toward interaction with colleagues, students, and staff;
• Ability to manage, motivate, and evaluate a diverse population of students;
• Demonstrable content knowledge of CACREP, CAEP, HLC, and other specialty accreditations;
• Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work with minimal direct supervision;
• Ability to serve effectively on committees;
• Ability to conduct research in a specialty area;
• Ability to engage with the local community.

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Matt Matusiak, Associate Dean, mmatusiak

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the…