Core Faculty - Graduate Counseling Programs (remote)

Post University; Waterbury (CT); À distance; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading higher education institution seeks a Core Faculty member for its Graduate Counseling Program in Waterbury, CT. The role involves teaching graduate courses, providing student support and contributing to program quality. Candidates must hold a Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and have active counselor licensure. The position allows remote work under specific conditions, aiming for high academic standards and program improvement initiatives. Interested applicants with online teaching experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree preferably from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Active professional counselor licensure.
• Experience teaching at college/university level, online preferred.

Responsabilités

• Teach assigned courses in the program.
• Participate in program oversight and curricula improvement.
• Support accreditation efforts and assist with administrative tasks.

Connaissances

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with technology, including LMS platforms

Proficient in data gathering and analysis

Leadership and collaboration skills

Formation

Doctoral degree in Counselor Education

Outils

Blackboard

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Core Faculty position serves as an integral member of the Graduate Counseling Program team. The primary responsibilities include teaching graduate counseling courses, providing student support, collaborating with student success advisors, participating in program-related meetings, and contributing to the academic quality of the program.

Job Summary

The Core Faculty position serves as an integral member of the Graduate Counseling Program team. The primary responsibilities include teaching graduate counseling courses, providing student support, collaborating with student success advisors, participating in program-related meetings, and contributing to the academic quality of the program.

As part of their faculty responsibilities, the Core Faculty member will participate in data gathering processes, support accreditation efforts, and assist with administrative tasks essential to program quality and continuous improvement.

This position requires a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and professional counselor licensure (or immediate eligibility). Candidates who do not meet these non-negotiable qualifications will not be considered .

Post University currently offers the option to work remotely in this position. Candidates must plug their equipment into their home router (a 50-foot ethernet cable will be provided by Post). No wireless connections are supported. The home internet minimum requirements are a 25 Mb download speed and a 15 Mb upload speed. The upload speed is essential for a consistent audio connection for the phone system. ( Please use the link provided to test your home network speed www.speedtest.net .) Candidates whose home network speed does not meet the minimum requirements can independently contact their ISP to upgrade their service before their confirmed start date.

W henever working remotely, thecandidate's home network must meet the minimum required speed and follow the hardware connection settings determined by their provisioned equipment and department role. Additionally, candidates must have a reliable Internet connection and a designated and private home office or alternative workspace free from noise or distractions .)

Essential Functions

Program and Course Development:

• Teach assigned courses in the program.
• Provide supportive tasks related tothe course.
• Participates in program oversight and assists in curricula and program improvement based on program evaluation and student assessment data.
• Ensures that graduate counseling curricula and courses are consistent with industry standards, applicable student code of ethics, relevant research, governing bodies, and practice applications.
• Assists in the CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accreditation and completing related initiatives such as the self-study application, site visit preparation, and maintaining accreditation.
  
  

Leadership

• Participates in the promotion and maintenance of the academic quality of the degree and certificates in the program, including but not limited to data gathering, analyzing,monitoring, and evaluating.
• Willassistwith the development and maintenance of graduate counseling activities.
• Ensurecompliance with internal and external policies and procedures.
• Supports the Workforce Readiness of students through preparation, assessment, remediation, and training
• Continuously explores new and innovative ways to improve the quality of programs and curricula.
• Assures graduate counseling courses and programs are assessed accurately and regularly.
• Assures OHE, NECHE, and CACREP standards are met.
  
  

Teaching

• Teach a minimum of 10 courses per calendar year (varying based on program needs and other responsibilities ).
• Timely grading of all student work.
• Timely response to student inquiries.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants must meet all the following minimum requirements to be considered:

• An earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education (preferably from a CACREP-accredited program).
• Active professional counselor licensure at the highest level in a state, or eligibility to obtain such licensure.
• Demonstrated professional counselor identity,evidencedby:
• Sustained membership in counseling professional organizations,
• Maintenance of relevant credentials,
• Ongoing professional development activities,
• Professional service and advocacy in counseling,
• Research or scholarly activity appropriate toa faculty role.
• Experience teaching at the college/university level (online teaching strongly preferred).
• At least two years of progressively responsible leadership and/or innovation experience in teaching or related professional work.
• Prior curriculum and/or course development experience, preferably at the graduate level.
• Proficiencyin meeting CACREP standards and supporting accreditation processes .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiencywith technology, including LMS platforms (e.g., Blackboard) and Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to counseling ethical standards, including professional gatekeeping responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  
  

Candidates who do not meet all minimum requirements will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior active experience in higher education.
• Experience using assessments to improve teaching and academic programs.
• Demonstrated creativity and commitment to providing an outstanding learning experience.
• Interest in cross-departmental collaboration and innovation to shape the future of the Graduate Counseling Program, the Burke School, and the University.