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Touro University Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling program in New York, New York
Overview
The Department of Behavioral Science within the School of Health Sciences at Touro University and University System invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Position is effective January 1, 2025. The university places a high priority on teaching excellence and on research with an expectation that the candidate will also be active in their professional field. The successful candidate will be expected to support our growing student population through teaching, advising, collaborating on research initiatives, and will work in collaboration with other programs within the department.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Teach full time graduate level Clinical Mental Health Counseling courses; advise graduate students (3-3).
Supervise students in field placements.
Engage in research/scholarly activity at a level appropriate to rank.
Supervise students, and/or perform other assignments as approved by the Program Director and Chair.
Participate in faculty meetings, advise students, provide service to the program, the Department of Behavioral Science and the Touro University community
Qualifications
Education/ Experience
Candidates must have a doctoral degree in counseling, counselor education, or a related field from a CACREP-accredited program OR have taught for a minimum of one full year in a counseling program prior to July 1, 2013.
Identify as a Counselor Educator (e.g. sustained membership in professional counseling organization(s), national certification, etc.).
Licensed (or New York State license eligible) as a Mental Health Counselor in New York.
Evidence of teaching graduate level Mental Health Counseling Courses.
Evidence of clinical supervision experience.
Have history of, or evidence of promise in, scholarship appropriate for the discipline and rank.
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Competence and/or experience in technology as an educational tool (e.g., CANVAS, Blackboard, WebCT, D2L)
A commitment to work in multicultural and urban education settings
Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think critically and solve problems independently
Ability to be organized and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
Entrepreneurial mindset Team player, able to work collaboratively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
SPSS skills essential, data analysis knowledge in Excel a plus
CANVAS educational platform
Internet journal library and google scholar search experience
Experience using various Electronic Medical Record platforms
Physical Demands
Extensive time sitting and standing
Extensive use of computers
Ability to lift 5 pounds
Maximum Salary
USD $90,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $72,000.00/Yr.
Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule
All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.
Job Locations US-NY-New York
ID 2024-11402
College TUNY - School of Health Sciences
Position Type Full-Time
Schedule Shift depends on semester schedule
Hours Per Week 36.5
Travel As needed
Category Faculty/Academic
FLSA Status Exempt
Location : Country US