Assistant Professor- Counseling Programs Online; Non-Tenured

This position is a nine-month, full-time, online, non-tenured position.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach four counseling graduate courses per term (Fall and Spring).
• Mentor/Advise students in the counseling programs.
• Serve as Lead Teacher on assigned courses.
• Perform other tasks as required by the appropriate administrators.

Required:

• Candidate must have a Doctorate in Counselor Education and supervision from a CACREP-accredited institution.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching in non-traditional formats (blended and online courses)
• Ongoing, demonstrated involvement in the profession as a counselor educator is expected (e.g., membership in ACA, AMHCA, ACES).
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Commitment to quality teaching.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings and in-person residency.

Desired:

• Proficiency in using a learning management system.
• Evidence of scholarly research and grant writing.
• Experience teaching multi-cultural populations.
• School counseling certification.

Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.

When you select Apply Now, you will be prompted to provide the following:

• A letter of application.
• Acurrentrésumé or curriculum vitae.
• Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
• Email and phone number of three professional references; reference letters may be requested later.

The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.

AA/EO Employer.

Minority applications encouraged.