Assistant, Associate or Full Faculty Professor of Counseling Program

Concordia University Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia University Irvine invites applications for Core Faculty in the Counseling Programs within the Townsend Institute. The role involves teaching MA and PhD counseling courses, mentoring adjunct faculty, and contributing to accreditation efforts.

The faculty member will participate in on-campus residency experiences and commencements as needed and align all program components with the university’s mission and CACREP standards.

Qualifications

• Licensure in Mental Health Counseling or equivalent preferred with clinical experience.
• Prior teaching experience in a Counseling Program is preferred.
• Doctorate in Counseling Psychology or related field is preferred.
• Willingness to engage in CACREP accreditation activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach MA and PhD counseling courses, including online and on-campus delivery.
• Serve as SME for courses and mentor adjunct faculty teaching the course.
• Assist with CACREP accreditation preparation and site visits.
• Lead residency activities and participate in commencements; engage in faculty duties.

Skills

Curriculum development

Online teaching

Student mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Counseling or related field

Tools

Learning Management System

Content authoring tools

Job description

The Core Faculty for the Counseling Programs at the Townsend Institute is responsible for teaching, mentoring, advising and collaborating in the curricular and accreditation efforts of the Counseling Programs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily:

Program Responsibilities

• Teach Counseling Across the Curriculum within the MA in Counseling program, including emphases in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling, with the potential to contribute to teaching in the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program.
• Manage and facilitate courses effectively in an online environment, with appropriate digital pedagogy
• Serves as the Subject Matter Expert on one or more courses within the MA or PhD programs, to include updating content and providing leadership to all adjunct faculty who teach the course
• Teaches and supervises within the Field program as needed
• With the Director and Core Faculty ensure all program components are aligned to the Institute and University’s mission, as well as appropriate WUSCUS and CACREP standards.
• Represents the department on at least one university committee as needed
• Attends and participates in annual on-campus multi-day Residency experience, to include leading groups, conducting trainings and supervising students.
• Attends and participates in on-campus commencement ceremonies as needed
• Is an active member of the CUI faculty and participates in all faculty duties such as plenary meetings, school meetings, core faculty meetings and committee work as assigned
• Engages in professional development and scholarship opportunities in the counseling field, church and local community
• Assists with CACREP Accreditation preparation and site visits to ensure accreditation of the program.
• With the Director and Core Faculty ensure all program components are aligned to the Institute and University’s mission, as well as appropriate WUSCUS and CACREP standards.

Leadership Skills And Abilities

• Exemplify the Christian philosophy stated in Concordia University’s mission statement in all aspects of day-to-day duties and responsibilities assigned to this position
• Communicate with warmth, understanding, vulnerability and helpfulness when interacting with students, staff, faculty, and/or the general public
• Develop and maintain positive relationships, sensing others’ emotions and actively interested in their concerns
• Collaborate with the team and other departments in carrying out the program
• Exhibit a cheerful, optimistic, loyal, team-member attitude toward the purposes, programs, policies, and goals of the university
• Directly and in a timely manner, communicate conflicts and/or differing perspectives and opinions to others. Know how to resolve conflicts and disagreements that maintain a healthy relationship.
• Find creative win-win solutions for students, faculty, other University departments and/or the general public
• Recognize and give priority to the needs of students, faculty, other University departments and/or the general public
• Take initiative with a readiness to act, create, and seize opportunities
• Adaptable and flexible to changing situations, overcoming obstacles, and last-minute changes
• Drive to improve performance in self, team, and programs
• Accurately aware of one’s emotions and their impact on others
• Accurately aware of strengths and limits
• Lead with self-confidence and an engaging presence
• Recognize the real issues in conversations, with departments and the overall organization with the ability to address them directly and warmly
• Maintain confidentiality

Pay Range: $78,000 - $101,000/yr

Experience

Preferred

• Licensure in Mental Health Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.
• Prior teaching experience in a Counseling Program.

Education

Preferred

• Doctorate or better in Counseling Psychology or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer

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