Clinical AsstAssoc ProfessorProgram Chair of Counseling and Human Development

Position Summary

*****Though preference is for applicants willing to work on campus (in North Canton OH) consideration will also be given to qualified applicants willing to work lead the program and teach remotely. *****

Walsh University is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an innovative energetic individual interested in joining and leading the Counseling and Human Development program. Currently we have an open position for a Program Chair/Core Faculty member. We offer a fully online CACREPAccredited Master of Arts degree with specializations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. Additionally the program has an approved academic certificate in addictions counseling. The Counseling and Human Development program is housed in the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences along with programs in Exercise Science Social and Behavioral Sciences Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Administration of the program
• Maintain CACREP accreditation
• Lead CACREP processes and reporting
• Mentor and evaluate fulltime faculty
• Recruit and mentor adjunct faculty
• Teach in area(s) of content expertise
• Experience in online teaching and/or online course development
• Review revise and develop curriculum
• Advise and mentor students
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda pertinent to area of expertise
• Serve in various committees on campus in addition to serving the profession through involvement with professional associations etc.
• Collaborate with the Dean VP of Academic Affairs and other Program Chairs
• Collaborate with Graduate Admissions in recruiting prospective graduate students
• And more exciting opportunities
• Other duties as assigned or required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and to perform any other jobrelated duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)

Must understand and support the Mission Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae and possess the following:

Education:

• Meet CACREP expectations for core faculty as outlined in 2024 CACREP standards.
• PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from a CACREP accredited institution
• Eligible for licensure as an LPC and/or school counselor in the state of Ohio

Work Experience:

• 35 years of experience as a licensed clinical practitioner in community mental health and/or in school counseling settings preferred
• Teaching experience at the graduate level (especially in a CACREP accredited graduate program)
• Experience in curriculum/course development and program assessment preferred
• Prior administrative and/or leadership experience strongly preferred

Skills and abilities:

• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex projects in a collaborative manner

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Normal daytoday functions include sitting standing and walking.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee including CV and unofficial transcripts.

• Though preference is for applicants willing to work on campus (in North Canton OH) consideration will also be given to qualified applicants willing to work lead the program and teach remotely.
• Cover letter should address applicants understanding of Walsh University as a Catholic university and how applicant might help to bring the institutional mission/vision/values to life in their teaching scholarship and service on campus and beyond

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic energetic and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private values based Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence a diverse community and close studentteacher interactions. A commitment to the Judeo Christian tradition diversity and service learning are critical to the mission of Walsh University. Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.