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Florida Atlantic University Assistant Professor UPDATED in Boca Raton, Florida

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Position Summary:

The Department of Counselor Education at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a counselor educator to join our faculty on a tenure-track line at the assistant professor rank with an emphasis in School Counseling. The Department, located in Southeast Florida, includes eight faculty members, and offers the M.Ed. degrees in School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Counseling (all CACREP-accredited). In addition, the Department offers Ed.S. degrees.

Primary responsibilities will include active research and publication, grant writing, service, and supervision and teaching in a CACREP-accredited master’s program.

The Department of Counselor Education at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Essential Functions:

  1. Teach Master’s level core courses in a CACREP-accredited counseling program, including a variety of formats

  2. Advise and mentor degree-seeking students and serving on doctoral level dissertation committees

  3. Participate in all meetings and assigned committees related to the counseling department

  4. Develop and maintain an active research line in school counseling and counselor education, including publications and presentations

  5. Participate in service activities within the department, college, and university, as well as in professional counseling organizations

  6. Work collaboratively and ethically with other faculty, staff, and students within the department, college, and university, while promoting the mission and goals of the department and counseling profession

  7. Demonstrate and support a culture of inclusion

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Counseling or Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program.

Practical experience as a school counselor in Pre-K-12 schools.

Currently holds or is eligible for a Florida Teacher Certification, School Counselor Certification or FL LMHC license.

Eligible for membership in Chi Sigma Iota.

Experience working directly with people from various backgrounds and creating educational opportunities where all students can thrive.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of CACREP, CAEP, and FL DOE accreditation standards.

Experience using instructional technology to deliver online and hybrid courses.

Understanding of competency-based training.

Knowledge of the ASCA National Model and evidence-based school counseling programs.

Evidence of active involvement with state, regional, or national counseling associations.

Experience teaching graduate level school counseling courses and core general counseling coursework.

Effective oral and written communication, and technology skills.

Evidence for scholarly inquiry, grant procurement, and publication in ACA journals.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

College of Education

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

NA

Application Deadline:

2024-07-01

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:

FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: (1) cover letter including evidence of a clearly defined area of expertise and teaching philosophy, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) list of 3 professional references and/or 3 letters of reference, (4) official transcript(s) of graduate coursework.

Confidential letters of reference may be emailed to Carman Gill, Ph.D. - gillc@fau.edu. Please cc Mikaela Kursell - mkursell@fau.edu.

Transcripts:

The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

Accommodations:

Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.

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