Program Chair/Core Faculty-Grad Counseling

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Chair/Core Faculty will serve as a Graduate Counseling Programs team member. The primary function will be to support the essential operations of the program, which include clinical experiences, student engagement and outreach, course development, leadership, teaching, curriculum oversight, and general duties as assigned by the Director of Graduate Counseling Programs or the Dean. Also, the Program Chair/Core Faculty member will help collect, manage, and analyze student assessments and program evaluation data. The position can be remote or on-campus in Waterbury, CT.

Program and Course Development:

• Teaches assigned courses in the program.
• Provides supportive tasks related to program management
• 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 pursuing 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:

• Manages, supports, develops, and evaluates part-time Associate Faculty members to ensure the effectiveness and quality delivery of all courses and meet University standards.
• Plans, administers, analyzes, monitors, evaluates, and assists with the development and maintenance of graduate counseling activities.
• Ensures compliance with internal and external policies and procedures.
• Supports the Workforce Readiness of students through preparation and training

• Supplies supporting offices at Post—e.g., Marketing, Admissions, Financial Aid, the Office of the Registrar, etc.—with information vital for maintenance and development of the Graduate Counseling Programs.
• Participates in University governance activities.
• 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:

• Teaches a minimum of 6 courses each calendar year. (The teaching load may vary based on the level of activity in other areas of responsibility and program needs.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a professional counselor identity (1) through sustained active memberships in professional counseling organizations, (2) through the maintenance of certifications and/or licenses related to their counseling specialty area(s), and (3) by showing evidence of sustained (a) professional development and renewal activities related to counseling, (b) professional service and advocacy in counseling, and (c) research and scholarly activity in counseling commensurate with their faculty role.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• An earned doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program, or have a related counseling doctoral degree with previous employment as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013. (If non-counselor education degree, must demonstrate a strong professional counselor identity and promote the counseling profession.)
• Must be licensed as a professional counselor at the highest level by a state or eligible to obtain a professional counselor license.
• Knowledge, ability, and focus to meet CACREP standards and other departmental functions.
• Must excel in written and verbal communication skills as well as technology, including Blackboard or other LMS (Learning Management System).
• Positive attitude and proven leadership ability.
• Student-focused approach.
• Must adhere to the ethical standards of the counseling profession and gatekeeping responsibilities of the profession with the protection of the public and the profession of counseling.
• Creative and interested in providing an outstanding learning experience for students.
• An ability and desire to collaborate across departments and externally to innovate and shape the future of the Graduate Counseling Programs, the Burke School, and Post University.
• Prior curriculum and course development experience, preferably at the graduate level.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience teaching at the college/university level—online teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior or current teaching and/or other work experience that shows at least two years of progressively responsible leadership and innovation experience.
• Experience using assessments to improve teaching and programs is a plus.
• Ability to perform scholarly and research activities appropriate for a teaching institution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs.