Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling Wilberforce University

Wilberforce; Ohio; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilberforce University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling in the College of Graduate Studies and Adult Continuing Education. The role includes teaching at least four courses per semester across face-to-face, blended, and distance formats, plus supervision of practicum and internship experiences.

The candidate will guide students, collaborate with site supervisors, and participate in university initiatives and program assessment to advance student learning.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field.
• Education from a CORE or CACREP accredited program.
• Must have CRC certification or LPC/LPCC licensure in Ohio.
• Two (2) year paid work experience serving a wide range of persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach at least four courses per semester in various formats (face-to-face, blended, distance).
• Instruct courses such as Foundations of Vocational Rehabilitation & Medical Aspects of Disability.
• Provide academic guidance, supervise practicum and internship experiences.
• Collaborate with site supervisors to ensure quality worksites and student learning.
• Engage in university strategic initiatives and program assessment.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student guidance

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field

CORE or CACREP accredited program

Job description

Job Summary

The position is a tenure-track full-time 10-month, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling position under the College of Graduate Studies and Adult Continuing Education. Reporting to the Director of the Rehabilitation Counseling / Director of Graduate Studies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• The assistant professor will teach at least four courses per semester through face-to-face, blended and distance learning environments.
• Courses may include Foundations of Vocational Rehabilitation, Medical Aspects of Disability, Assessment & Evaluation, Theory/Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy, Research Methods, Counseling Skills, Case Management, Assistive Technology an additional courses deemed appropriate under CACREP clinical programs.
• May teach undergraduate Rehabilitation Services courses.
• The assistant professor will also provide academic guidance for students, conduct site visits, supervise students in their practicum and internship environments and collaborate with the site supervisors to ensure quality worksites.
• The assistant professor will work with a diverse student and faculty population and also engage in university strategic initiatives through committee participation, governance sharing and program level assessment of student learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field
• Education from a CORE or CACREP accredited program
• Must have CRC certification or LPC/LPCC licensure in Ohio
• Two (2) year paid work experience serving a wide range of persons with disabilities, not including their practicum and internship experiences

Preferred

• A minimum of five years successful university teaching experience
• Potential for scholarly research and publication