Clinical Mental Health Assistant Professor

California State University, Fresno
Kremen School of Education and Human Development
Department Counselor Education & Rehab
http://www.fresnostate.edu/kremen/

Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Assistant Professor
Tenure Track

Fall 2024 (August 2024)

The Department of Counselor Education and Rehabilitation is excited to announce an additional opening for an Assistant Professor to join our growing and successful department in preparing Mental Health graduate students. Some typical responsibilities include teaching graduate counseling courses (including field experience), providing clinical supervision, and conducting student advisement. This position, as with all Education Faculty, has the potential to advance the importance of diversity and inclusion, through teaching, research, and service at the university level. Our program seeks to hire someone who has a commitment to work with diverse populations such as African Americans, Latinos/as, Southeast Asians, persons with disabilities, or first-generation university students.

Fresno State is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The university has a strong history of service and preparation of educators since the institution's founding as a Normal School in 1911. The Kremen School of Education and Human Development has been nationally accredited since 1954 offering 34 distinct credentials, many Masters' degree programs, as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. Fresno State has recently been elevated to "Doctoral University - High Research Activity," or R2 status, in the most recent Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Our Students:   California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Qualifications:

Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.):

1. Must have an earned doctorate (Ph.D., Rh.D. or Ed.D.) in Counselor Education or Rehabilitation Counseling or other closely related discipline from an accredited institution (or equivalent).
2. Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, for appointment, the requirements for doctorate must be completed by August 1, 2024.

Preferred Education accreditation: Doctorate from a CACREP accredited institution

Required Experience:

1. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
2. Counseling experience in the practice of Mental Health Counseling.
3. Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence and scholarly activity at the university level. Teaching effectiveness can be demonstrated through a variety of ways including service learning, integration of prior clinical experience, distance learning, and creation of culturally responsive environments.

Preferred Experience:

1. Personal and professional commitment to multicultural education, diversity, and, social justice;
2. Ability to effectively establish and maintain community partnerships;
3. Experience in grant writing, development, and/or procurement in human services;
4. Active involvement in professional Mental Health counseling and related organizations;
5. Knowledge of accreditation, program planning, and evaluation;
6. Experience in student advising and mentoring;
7. Possess a license to practice as a Mental Health provider (or eligibility to obtain one);
8. Field placement experience.

Application Procedures:  To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by the review date. The committee may elect to review applications submitted after the review date. This position automatically closes on March 31, 2024. Note: All positions at Fresno State are subject to funding availability.

Application Review Date: January 16, 2024

Apply online at:  http://careers.csufresno.edu

Attach the following:

1. Cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications,
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. List of three professional references
4. Statement addressing your commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Candidates invited for on-campus visits must submit by email with the designated deadline. The Search Chair will request these items:

1. Three current letters of recommendation
2. Official transcripts
3. Teaching philosophy statement

Search Chair:   Dr. Yuleinys Castillo
                         Department of Counselor Education and Rehabilitation
                         Kremen School of Education and Human Development
                         Email: yacastillo@csufresno.edu (email communication is preferred)

About Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect, and ethical behavior.

The campus is ranked 26th in the nation by Washington Monthly; ranked 3rd by U.S. News & World Report in graduation rate performance for public institutions; and, ranked 41st in the nation in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges.

Tenure-Track Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process.  For additional information, please visit:   www.fresnostate.edu/academics/facultyaffairs/procedures/facultyrtp/.  We value our commitment to the success of our faculty by providing services from the Center for Faculty Excellence to Research and Sponsored Programs.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience the anticipated hiring range is $6,000-$6,250 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year).  As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.

Territorial Acknowledgement:

The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land. 

Other Campus Information:

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A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn, or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.

The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html.

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California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

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Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.