AssistantAssociate Professor of Counselor Education
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University Overview:
MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is a private liberal arts university with a variety of undergraduate graduate and adult education programs accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Located in the Kansas City metropolitan area MNU seeks to educate students to serve with purpose within the educational context of the liberal arts and a Wesleyanholiness theological perspective. MNU has an enrollment of approximately 1500 students with half considered traditional residential students. For more information about MNU see our website: www.mnu.
Job Summary
MidAmerica Nazarene University invites qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Counselor Education (Tenure Track). The position is a fulltime 11month faculty appointment. This individual will teach within the core counseling curriculum. Successful candidates for this position should be able to demonstrate a commitment to higher education delivered with a Christcentered worldview a strong commitment to a servant leadership model and be able to successfully perform the following responsibilities.
Position Description:
- Teach core courses
- Supervise students in practicum experiences
- Participate in scholarly activities
- Serve on Departmental and University committees
- Work collegially with departmental and crosscampus faculty
- The start date will be for the fall 2024 semester pending funding
Qualifications
Desired Qualifications: Each candidate should meet the following qualifications.
- Familiarity with common inclass teaching tools (PowerPoint Keynote iPad apps language tools) as well as learning platforms like Moodle.
- Willingness to participate in the common work and community life of the department faculty and campus at large.
- Giftedness in relating to and having meaningful conversation with students.
- Commitment to higher education delivery with a Christcentered worldview.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Education
- Masters degree in counseling Ph.D. or equivalent in Counselor Education (CACREP accredited program) preferred. Masters degree applicants must currently be enrolled in a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program and have experience in collegelevel teaching and/or supervision in order to be considered. A record of successful experience in higher education and/or other educational environments is preferred.
- Eligible for licensure as a counselor in Kansas
- A track record as a collaborative servantdriven leader with outstanding written oral and interpersonal skills
- Preference will be given to those who show a history of academic scholarship and demonstrated service on doctoral committees.
Application:
- Under the Resume section:
- A complete curriculum vita or resume
- Under the Cover Letter section and/or under Upload Additional Documents section:
- Letter of application (cover letter)
- Complete curriculum vita
- List of references (minimum of two references (one professional and one from a pastor priest or minister) with phone number and email address included)
- University transcripts from all universities from which degrees were received (scan and attach) or request they be mailed from appropriate university (official transcripts will be requested upon hire)
- Statement of faith (see below) including personal faith history and vision for integrating faith and learning in counselor education 2 pages maximum)
- Teaching philosophy
- Research agenda or priorities
Applications received will be reviewed beginning in October 2024.
Statement of Faith: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian Community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundational Christian position in word attitude and action. While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith the norm is a one or twopage narrative document describing the applicants central Christian beliefs significant formative influences in the applicants Christian experience (e.g. religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of ones faith ones family and/or home life spiritual aspirations) and ways in which the applicants faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.
MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination based on race sex religion* age color creed national or ethnic origin marital status disability genetic information or any other legally protected class in the recruitment and admission of students in the hiring process during employment and in the operation of all university programs activities and services.
Read the universitys full NonDiscrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at www.mnu/jobs
*Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees based on religion (Title VII Section 702703 U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964. Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith active participation in a local church and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.
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