AssistantAssociate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling andor School Counseling, Department of Counselor Education

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and/or School Counseling Department of Counselor Education

State Role Title:Associate Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location:Virginia State University

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Greater Happens Here

The Department of Counselor Education invites applications for a tenure-track open-rank Core Faculty position. The successful candidate will contribute to a CACREP-aligned program through excellence in teaching clinical supervision research and scholarship student advisement and service. This faculty member will also serve as a Field Clinical Supervisor and play an active role in program assessment evaluation and accreditation activities. The position supports the preparation of culturally responsive professional counselors for work in diverse clinical and educational settings.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching
Teach three (3) graduate courses per semester in the Counselor Education program
Deliver instruction in core and specialty area courses (CMHC and/or School Counseling)
Use developmentally and culturally responsive pedagogical practices
Integrate ethical multicultural and evidence-based practices into teaching

Clinical Supervision & Field Placement
Serve as Field Clinical Supervisor
Provide individual and/or group supervision for practicum and internship students
Collaborate with site supervisors to support student development
Conduct site visits as required
Evaluate student clinical performance in alignment with CACREP standards

Student Advisement & Mentorship
Advise and mentor graduate students
Monitor student progress and professional dispositions
Support students professional identity development and career readiness

Research and Scholarship
Maintain an active and sustainable research agenda
Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences
Engage in scholarly activities consistent with rank and tenure expectations
Pursue external funding and collaborative research opportunities

Service
Participate in departmental college and university service
Engage in professional service at the local state and national levels
Contribute to community partnerships and program outreach

Program Assessment & Accreditation
Participate in systematic program evaluation and data-driven decision-making
Contribute to annual reporting KPI development and continuous improvement processes
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of CACREP accreditation materials
Support curriculum development and program revision based on assessment data

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and/or School Counseling

Experience with clinical supervision

Knowledge of CACREP standards and counselor preparation

Experience with program assessment evaluation or accreditation processes

Evidence of teaching effectiveness or teaching potential

Demonstrated commitment to multicultural competence social justice and inclusive excellence

*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education experience licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

Additional Considerations

Experience as core faculty in a CACREP-accredited program

Established record of research and scholarly publications

Experience with data management for program evaluation (e.g. KPIs student learning outcomes)

Experience with online hybrid and/or technology-enhanced instruction

Record of external grant activity or potential for securing funding

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You must include a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire. (faculty only)

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants without regard to age color disability gender national origin political affiliation genetic information race religion sexual orientation sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed e-mailed and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume or manually listed in the Relevant Work History section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application therefore it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application or a state application lacking in detail may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment if applicable.

Employment-based visa sponsorship at Virginia State University (VSU) is not guaranteed and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal law does not require employers to provide immigration sponsorship and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not permit an individual to work in the United States unless the appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified in accordance with federal immigration compliance requirements.

Contact Information

Name: Boatemaa Nyarko-Brentuo

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.