Counselor Education Faculty

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nature of Work: Teach courses in the counseling department. Proven teaching ability, knowledge of using technology for teaching and willingness to teach graduate and undergraduate courses online.

General

Summary:

Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College.

• Contribute to students’ academic growth and development, which includes all of the following:
  • Teaching
    • Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject
    • Maintain competence in the assigned field of specialization and exhibit professional competence in the classroom, studio or laboratory
    • Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
    • Maintain respect for the student and the student’s posture as a learner
    • Organize course and subject matter to acquaint all students with the course requirements including specific objectives, and methods of evaluation
    • Organize course presentations through short-term and long‑term outcomes
    • Present abstract ideas and theories clearly
    • Conduct classroom presentations and activities utilizing methods appropriate to reach students of varying educational/experiential backgrounds and learning styles
    • Actively engage students in lectures, discussions or laboratories
    • Coordinate handouts, video and/or online materials and/or articles to update course content
    • Incorporate new methodologies in teaching and technology into classes
    • Encourage student to think for themselves
    • Be flexible and innovative with teaching styles and approaches, as appropriate to the class
    • Be reliable in meeting scheduled responsibilities
    • Be accessible to students; post and maintain office hours
    • Provide regular and timely assessment of student progress
    • Be fair in examinations and grading
    • Participate in program assessment and catalog revisions
    • Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, revise and update existing courses to maintain relevant and current content
    • Participate in program review and updating requirements
  • Advising students
    • Knowledgeable about college policies and program requirements
    • Help students plan programs of study
    • Provide students with advice on academic issues and career counseling, tutoring, and other academic support resources
    • Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment of the departmental enrollment management plan, including serving directly in student recruitment, retention, and success strategies
    • Schedule and maintain availability for student advising
    • Establish and maintain timely communication with advisees
    • Provide leadership and supervision for student organizations and activities
• Professional achievement and continual preparation and study through scholarly and creative activity
  • Participate in academic organizations related to teaching assignment
  • Give scholarly and/or creative presentations, workshops or performances
  • Produce scholarly and/or creative materials such as original or applied research, manuscripts, articles, book reviews, musical arrangements, or works of art
  • Engage in appropriate professional development to enhance performance as faculty member
  • Seek external funding through approved grant and contract work related to discipline, as appropriate and assigned
  • Provide evidence of achievement within and significance of contributions to field
  • Provide evidence of quality and originality of thought or work and breadth and depth of perspective
  • Be willing and able to continue individual development and professional productivity as a member of the faculty
• Professional services rendered outside the academic discipline
  • Participate in campus and community presentations
  • Serve on discipline, department, school, and campus-wide committees and initiatives
  • Take an active role in discipline, departmental, and school accreditation and reaccreditation activities, as appropriate and as assigned
  • Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, where necessary, consistent with the role and mission of the institution, school and department
  • Sponsor student organizations, as appropriate and assigned, and participate in student-based activities
  • Provide leadership in professional…