Job Information
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY Tenure Track, Assistant Professor - School Counseling in OREM, Utah
Faculty, Tenure Track, Assistant Professor - School Counseling
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2503307
Closing: 11/19/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: School of Education
Position Announcement
Utah Valley University is seeking a Faculty, Tenure Track, Assistant Professor - School Counseling. UVU invites applications for a full-time three semester tenure-track faculty position in School Counseling. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong passion for school counseling, along with a record of excellence in teaching and scholarship within the field. This individual will teach graduate courses in School Counseling and other courses per their training and experience. The position begins August 1, 2025.
Under the direction of the Dean and the Department Chair of Graduate Education, designs, prepares, and teaches graduate courses in School Counseling, and undergraduate courses as needed. Supports the scheduling of courses in School Counseling. Assists with the field placements and site visits for School Counseling. Works with state entities and related UVU departments for program development. Participates in scholarly activities. Serves on university or state committees as relevant to the program. Participates in the School of Education and Program accreditation process. Attends meetings in the School of Education, as needed, to coordinate programming and student success. Supports the review of graduate applications and coordinates interviews for students interested in the School Counseling Program. Engages with students and colleagues in service across campus and in the community. Available to teach summer and evening courses as needed.UVU's School of Education prepares individuals for success in their career and academic choices. Our professional programs provide innovative courses and experiences to support the demands of professional standards, intellectual rigor, and collaboration among faculty, community, and other professional stakeholders. More information about Utah Valley University can be obtained at www.uvu.edu and the UVU School of Education at www.uvu.edu/education .UVU's School of Education currently offers several undergraduate degrees in teacher education as well as graduate degrees in educational leadership, school counseling, applied behavior analysis, and graduate certificates and endorsements. These degrees help fill the growing demand for professionals across the state of Utah. UVU is a public university that offers highly competitive benefits, while being located near some of the premier outdoor activity areas in the country.Essential Duties Summary1. Teach graduate school counseling courses (approximately 30 credits a year)2. Collaborate on department business, including the progression of students in the program3. Supervise future school counselors in clinical settings4. Advise school counselors regarding career paths and course registration5. Meet with prospective students and help with orientation activities
Summary of Responsibilities
• Designs, prepares, and teaches graduate courses in School Counseling, and undergraduate courses as needed. Prepares all instructional materials (to include course syllabi, exams, readings, instructions, visual aids, and other materials) in electronic and paper format. Maintains and submits accurate and current records concerning student accountability, attendance, and performance. Maintains office hours.
• Supports the scheduling of courses in School Counseling. Assists with the field placem ents and site visits for School Counseling. Supports the review of graduate applications and coordinates interviews for students interested in School Counseling. Serves on committees and attends faculty and other meetings as assigned. Assists school counseling steering comm ttee, department chair, staff and faculty in maintaining an effective program. Effectively and accurately participates in the School of Education and Program accreditation process. Develop positive relationships with students, colleagues, administration, and other education stakeholders. Works with state entities and related UVU departments for program development.
• Improve professionally and maintain currency in the courses taught. Participate in scholarly activities and produces scholarly work.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
Graduation from an accredited institution with a doctorate degree in a field closely related to the field of instruction (or ABD with dissertation defense scheduled - degree must be in hand by position start date)
Preferred Qualifications
• Two years of college/university teaching experience
• Earned relevant professional license or credentials
• Evidence of scholarly pursuits and potential
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Knowledge and skill in current instructional theories, strategies, techniques, and discipline content.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques in upper and lower division courses.
• Knowledge of student management, motivation, evaluation; evaluation of (peer and self) instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of program and curriculum development and evaluation.
• Knowledge of and expertise in current trends in education, engaged learning and service learning, learning technologies (e.g. digital technologies for classroom management and distance education), public presentation, outcomes measurement and grant writing.
• Skills in effective instructional strategies and techniques.
• Effective interpersonal, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Skills in modifying course content, developing original course content, and delivering course content in person, online, or in hybrid formats.
• Skills in conducting and disseminating original research in publication and presentation format.
• Skills in developing, leading, and maintaining committees and work groups.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and evaluate students and instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to relate to students in and outside of the classroom.
• Ability to facilitate the growth and development of the program.
• Ability to maintain a spirit of collegiality with colleagues, students, and administrators even in stressful times.
• Ability to conduct research for scholarly/creative work consistent with a teaching university.
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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