Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Graduate Program Director for the Master of Counselor Education Program

Widener University is currently seeking a 10-month non-tenure track Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Graduate Program Director for the Master of Counselor Education Program. This role reports to the Director of the Center for Social Work education.

Widener University is committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. The Center for Social Work within the College of Health and Human Services holds a deep commitment to an inclusive culture that supports the work of faculty and staff members across the institution, and works closely with the Chief Diversity Officer to facilitate that commitment. Faculty and staff are active participants in our work to enhance diversity, equity, & inclusion, including representation on the Faculty Council Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and the Diversity Leadership and Inclusion Council.

The candidate is required to have graduated with a master degree in Counselor Education or related field from an accredited college or university but a person graduated with a doctoral degree, in Counselor Education or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred. Responsibilities include teaching courses on campus and online, serving as the graduate program director, contributing to scholarship through presentations and/or publications, maintaining currency in the academic discipline through continuing study, professional development, and/or participation in professional activities, and pursuing service and leadership opportunities within the Program, Center, College, University and profession.

Duties and Responsibilities: (include but are not limited to)

Essential Duties:

• Serve as graduate program director including collaboration with Graduate Admissions and Enrollment regarding recruitment and admission of students in the Master of Counselor Education Program. Coordinate program during summer months on an overload basis.

Teaching

• Manage scheduling and course delivery and provide leadership in course development and implementation (i.e., syllabi, learning objectives, assignments and rubrics, examinations, other course materials, and Canvas course site management).
• Demonstrate effectiveness in teaching and student assessment; use faculty development opportunities and teacher effectiveness tools to improve teaching.
• Demonstrate competency in knowledge and skills in teaching both in class and online as evidenced by supervisor, peer, and student evaluations.
• Serve as academic advisor and/or mentor for students and/or student organizations.
• Maintain regular office hours; guide or support students who reach out for assistance; identify students who are struggling and need extra attention or support to be successful (use email, phone or other means of communication).
• Serve as mentor to adjunct faculty.

• Participate in professional activities and service to the University, College, Center, and the profession.
• Attend all university academic events as required by the faculty handbook.
• Attend all University, College, Center, and Program faculty meetings.
• Participate in faculty governance committees

Scholarship/Practice

• Engage in scholarly/clinical work related to area of interest on a regular basis and as required by PTAF guidelines of the Center/College for the award of tenure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• Master degree in Counselor Education or related field from an accredited college or university required
• Doctoral degree in Counselor Education or related field from an accredited college or university preferred
• Hold a LPC, licensed professional counselor.
• Experience, qualifications and record of teaching excellence and scholarship for faculty appointment at the Associate Professor NTT rank
• Experience in higher education in recruitment and retention of students

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• May be required to be available to students via phone, email or other means of communication over nights and weekends.

The College, which has a focus on interprofessional education, service, and research, houses programs in clinical psychology, education, human sexuality, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, speech-language pathology and social work. Our students represent a multitude of diverse identities. We aspire to develop a College faculty, staff, and curriculum that is anti-racist, anti-oppressive and reflects and respects our professional values. We seek to create an intentionally diverse educational community in which students, staff, and faculty perspectives are valued and meaningfully incorporated into our work.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

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