School Counselor Educator
Open Rank (School Counseling)
Trinity Washington University, a comprehensive university in the Nation’s capital, offers a broad range of educational programs that prepare students across the lifespan for the intellectual, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of contemporary work, civic and family life seeks a dynamic School Counselor Educator to join the faculty within the School of Nursing and Health Professions.
Position Summary:
The Counseling Program at Trinity Washington University is seeking faculty candidates with teaching and professional experience in a K-12 school setting, and who have achieved their doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited University or College for an Assistant Professor position, starting in the Fall of 2024. The position is in Category B, which is non-tenure track. Specifically, we seek individuals with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion who have worked with diverse and underrepresented student populations and possess a passion for and experience teaching in higher education.
Position Responsibilities and Expectations:
- Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision with robust K-12 experience in School Counseling from a CACREP-Accredited College or University (Required);
- Training and professional experience to teach applied courses in a Masters-level School Counseling Program (Required);
- Professional experience as a School Counselor with appropriate certification (Required);
- Knowledge and experience implementing the ASCA National Model and CACREP standards are required.
- Teach 3-4 courses per semester in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters; this is a 12-month 3-semester position;
- Infuse curriculum with multicultural, social justice, and advocacy competencies; and integrate the current research on trauma and the epigenetics of trauma
- Provide academic advising and mentoring to Masters School Counseling Students;
- Undertake scholarship, research, and community service-related activities; and
- Perform other assigned duties related to the position
Other Responsibilities:
- Course Revision and Development: Revise courses on a scheduled basis and develop new courses, when needed;
- Recruitment: Assist with the admissions process in interviewing, evaluating, and selecting qualified applicants;
- Advising: Advise and mentor graduate students each semester and assist students with remediation and retention processes, when necessary;
- CACREP accreditation: Participate in the ongoing assessment of the program, the curriculum, and student learning;
- Demonstration of professional involvement preferred;
- Evidence of scholarly publications and related scholarly work preferred;
- Strong working knowledge and understanding of established professional codes of ethics and best practices;
- Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills including the ability to work with diverse groups;
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of professional and community groups.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision with robust K-12 experience in School Counseling from a CACREP-Accredited College or University (Required);
- Training and professional experience to teach applied courses in a Masters-level School Counseling Program (Required);
- Professional experience as a School Counselor with appropriate certification (Required);
- Knowledge and experience implementing the ASCA National Model and CACREP standards are required.
Qualified applicants should submit the following items:
- Cover letter summarizing how background and experiences align with the responsibilities, expectations, and qualifications highlighted above;
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Names, phone numbers, and electronic mail addresses of three references who may be contacted regarding candidates’ competence, qualifications, and skills