Assistant/Associate Professor in Counselor Education (9 Month Salary)
Florida State University
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Posted: 30-Sep-24
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Type: Full Time
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Assistant/Associate Professor in Counselor Education (9 Month Salary)
Educational Psychology & Learning Systems
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Department
The Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at Florida State University is seeking a tenure-track school counseling faculty member in the combined M.S. and Ed.S. Counselor Education program. The Counselor Education Program offers an online CACREP aligned School Counseling program and in-person CACREP approved programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Career Counseling. We are looking for an outstanding candidate with preferred school counseling experience along with training, knowledge, and professional identification in counselor education. Information about our highly acclaimed graduate programs can be found at the following link: https://education.fsu.edu/epls
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to:
Maintain a strong program of research and scholarly activity in the realm of school counseling and pursue external grant funding opportunities
Develop and teach graduate-level courses in online, face-to-face, and blended learning environments
Mentor graduate students, serve on graduate student committees, and supervise graduate student research
Play an integral role in collaborating with colleagues, students, and alumni to maintain a strong program community and identity
Provide service to the program, department, college, and profession
Support and participate in the CACREP accreditation processes in the Counselor Education Program
Supervise students in clinical practicum settings is expected, as is maintaining and developing relationships with area schools
Qualifications
Candidates for this position must hold a doctoral degree in Counselor Education (preferably from a CACREP-accredited program) and meet CACREP core faculty eligibility requirements. The successful candidate will demonstrate an aptitude for and commitment to a program of research, and experience with seeking external funding for research activities. Candidates should show commitment to maintaining a counselor identity, experience teaching and mentoring graduate students, and a desire to be fundamentally involved in the Counselor Education Program. We seek a candidate who will contribute to strengthening program quality, increasing student recruitment, and assuring continued accreditation. The successful candidate will also present evidence of quality teaching of core school-counseling courses, and of engagement with school-counseling professional associations at state or national levels.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include experience
working as a school counselor,
teaching in a graduate counselor-education program,
teaching in online settings,
working with a diverse student body,
providing supervision to school-counseling students, and
participating in CACREP accreditation processes.
Candidates with evidence of strong scholarship and evidence of extramural research grant funding in an area that is consistent with school counseling research are strongly preferred.
Considerations
This is a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate, with possible summer employment.
This position is being advertised as open until filled.
The anticipated start date for this position is August 2025.
About the College
The roots of FSU’s College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences date back to the university’s establishment, and it is the oldest college of its kind in Florida. Recently expanded in 2023, the College is home to six academic departments united through a common goal to maximize human potential. In total, the College includes the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences, Department of Human Development & Family Science, Department of Sport Management, School of Teacher Education, numerous research centers, and three laboratory schools (Florida State University School, FSU Pembroke Pines Charter School, and The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City). The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences serves over 4,000 students via 201 full-time faculty and 76 full-time staff.
For more information about the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences visit: https://cehhs.fsu.edu.
About the University
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
Tallahassee as a community is a vibrant mid-size city with abundant opportunities – from government internships and legislative initiatives to cultural events, shopping, dining, and outdoor activities. Tallahassee is located near the Gulf Beaches of Florida and enjoys abundant sunshine and four seasons with a mild winter climate.
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Applicants should also include a cover letter detailing how they meet the required and preferred qualifications, a sample publication, names of three references with contact information, a statement of research experience and interests, and a statement of teaching experience and interests.
Transcripts, work samples (such as teaching artifacts or manuscripts), and three letters of recommendation will be required of candidates selected for an interview.
Review of candidates will begin October 15, 2024 and will continue until filled. We urge interested candidates to submit materials as soon as possible.
