AssistantAssociate Professor of Counseling

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: FullTimeRegular Tenure Track

Pay Plan Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range:$72000 $75000

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia College of Arts and Sciences Division of Education Health and Social Work invites applications for a fulltime ninemonth tenuretrack faculty appointment in Counseling with a target start date of January 2025.

The University of the District of Columbia is a public comprehensive university with an urban landgrant distinction. It is the District of Columbias only public institution of higher education. It has historically been a minority serving institution. The University services approximately 5000 students across its twoyear baccalaureate masters and professional programs. The Washington metropolitan community provides an exceptional learning laboratory for faculty staff and students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Teach courses at the graduate level in the Counselor program with emphasis in school but also mental health counseling classes.
• Teach graduate courses face to face (with opportunities for hybrid or online instruction).
• Other duties include serving on division program college and/or university committees working collaboratively with program faculty and area partners performing service administrative and CACREP accreditationrelated Tasks as necessary to enhance the quality of the program and performing tasks related to the development of excellence in counselor preparation at UDC.

The successful candidate will be able to foster an environment of professionalism and collaboration and work toward continuous improvement as part of a team.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A doctoral degree in Counselor Education & Supervision or comparable doctoral degree in the field of Counseling and hold a license or be eligible for licensure as a LPC in Washington DC Maryland or Virginia.
• Knowledge of state and district rules/regulations and policies pertaining to counseling
• A demonstrated record of membership and participation in relevant professional organizations
• Hold certification or licensure pertinent to the profession
• Established collegial relationships with School Mental Health agencies and/or Schools/educational facilities in the surrounding area. Licensed or Licensed eligible or willingness to achieve eligibility within a reasonable period in the VA/MD/DC metropolitan area and/or
• A minimum of five successful years of experience in counseling (i.e. School Mental Health)
• A minimum of one year of teaching in an institution of higher learning(includes TA; Graduate Assistantship)
• Knowledge of best practices and skills associated with teaching and counselor preparation
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to engage with diverse groups and show sensitivity to variations across age gender socioeconomic status ethnicity language cultural national origin and prior training and educational experience

1. An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and
2. At least three 3 years of fulltime teaching experience including two 2 years in an institution of higher education.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

When formal teaching experience is limited or absent the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

1. An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate;
2. A record of scholarship and professional growth; and
3. At least five 5 years of fulltime teaching experience in an institution of higher education including three 3 years as an Assistant Professor.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insuranceand sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia s retirement plan (TIAACREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities matriculation physical handicap or political affiliation.

Notice of NonDiscrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 21401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression familial status family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation genetic information disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H1B. This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training(OPT).

Residency Preference:A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position may be awarded a 10point residency preference over nonDistrict applicants unless the person declines the preference points. If selected the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

DrugFree Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the DrugFree Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five 5 days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory backgroundinvestigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at(.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit: Experience:

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