[Hiring] Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling @EVANGEL UNIVERSITY

Role Description

The Assistant Professor of Counseling is responsible for teaching core and specialty coursework in either school counseling or clinical mental health counseling tracks.

• Teach online courses with required weekly synchronous classes in the graduate counseling program.
• Typical teaching load: 24 graduate credit hours (approximately 8 courses, equivalent to 32 faculty load hours) over an 11-month period.
• Maintain a specific program leadership role as assigned upon hire based on the current needs of the program, such as:
  • Coordinating admissions interviews
  • Overseeing CACREP compliance and reports
  • Coordinating practicum/internship field placements
  • Overseeing student organizations and activities
  • Other leadership assignments
• Utilize the Canvas LMS in compliance with program templates and requirements.
• Attend annual baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies.
• Attend yearly program residency.
• Participate remotely in university-wide, department and program meetings, faculty seminars/training, and community meetings.
• Advise and mentor students both academically and spiritually.
• Participate remotely in assigned committees.
• Develop and revise courses as needed for maintaining university and program accreditation standards.
• Engage actively in professional associations, practice, or service in accordance with program accreditation standards.
• Exhibit behavior consistent with professional standards and expectations outlined in the faculty handbook.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision (conferred no later than one year from hire due to accreditation standards).
• Relevant certification and license to practice in school counseling and/or clinical mental health counseling.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to teach and evaluate students.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies that support teaching and learning.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstration of the ability to support Evangel University's principles and values of character, scholarship, culture, service, and the university's strong student-centered vision and mission.
• Personal commitment to the Christian faith and ability to support the identity of Evangel University as an Assemblies of God institution.

Benefits

• University laptop, software, and I.T. support.
• Professional development associated with CACREP accreditation standards.
• Annual membership to the American Counseling Association.
• Professional development and travel funds as approved within yearly budget.