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Title: Assistant Professor/Field Clinical Coordinator

State Role Title: Associate Professor

Hiring Range: Up to $90,898, Commensurate with Education and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: vsu.edu

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

Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program
Demonstrated identity as a professional counselor and counselor educator.
Eligible for or holds appropriate professional counseling licensure/credentials.
Demonstrated competence in graduate-level teaching, clinical supervision, and student mentoring.
Knowledge of CACREP standards, accreditation, assessment, and program evaluation.
Evidence of or potential for scholarship, research, and professional service appropriate to rank.
Ability to support clinical training, student assessment, and professional dispositions.
Commitment to collaborative faculty governance and continuous program improvement.

Additional Considerations

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Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume 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: 804-524-5083

Email: bnyarko-brentuo@vsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth's 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 800-552-5019.

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.