Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Counselor Education

Augusta University

Augusta, GA

ID: 7224656 (Ref.No. ej-5075760)
Posted: March 4, 2024

Job Description



Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Counselor Education

Job ID: 269448
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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Job Summary

Job ID: 269448

Position #: 40070649

The College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) at Augusta University seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor who will hold an administrative post as the inaugural Clinical Coordinator of the Counselor Education Training Center (CETC) who will be responsible for the overall management and maintenance of clinical services provided at the CETC. The position will coordinate with Counselor Education Program faculty to provide supervision and instruction of counselor education students enrolled in clinical courses (practicum/internship). The position is a 12-month (non-tenure track) position comprised of teaching, clinical, and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

Teaching
Teach clinical courses (practicum/internship) offered by the Counselor Education Program
Develop and update the curriculum
Teach and advise graduate students
Manage courses through the systematic use of syllabi
Keep accurate records of student's class performance, attendance, and grades, and adopt and implement common course objectives
Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes

Administrative
Supervise students enrolled in clinical courses and who provide counseling services at the CETC
Collaborate with the Director of the Student Counseling & Psychological Services (SCAPS) regarding the provision of counseling and support services at the CETC
Provide supervision for students regarding client issues and case conceptualization in individual, triadic, and group formats
Manage emergency situations and develop emergency response plan
Collaborate with the Counselor Education Program (CEP) Practicum and Internship Coordinator
Provided orientation regarding policies and procedures to students each semester
Disseminate information to community mental health agencies regarding free counseling services
Oversee and manage grad. students and/or students
Oversee the management, maintenance, and security of the facility
Prepare annual budget and strategic plan to Dean of COEHD
Seek and secure funding to support the CETC
Create and maintain student Field Experience Manual and related documentation regarding services provided at the CETC (i.e., HIPAA, Informed Consent, Waivers, Liability Insurance, etc.)
Maintain client data utilizing a secure system of collection, storage, and retrieval
Oversee program evaluation regarding the services rendered to clients

Service
Provide service to the department (e.g., certificate coordinator), college, university, community and profession.

Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair

Required Qualifications

Earned master's degree or above in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program
At least three years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and/or college students as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), preferably in Georgia

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

- Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;

- Evidence of ability as a teacher;

- Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;

- Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,

- Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education from a Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)-accredited program.
Experience supervising practicum/internship students enrolled in master's level counseling program
Experience teaching practicum/internship students enrolled in master's level counseling program
Current credentials as certified supervisor (i.e. ACS, CPCS) and/or eligibility to earn credentials as certified supervisor in GA
Extensive clinical experience working with all populations
Experience utilizing data and program evaluation to enhance the provision of clinical services
Experience with grant writing to secure funding
Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems
Familiarity with principles and practice of using statistical analyses
Familiarity with CACREP accreditation standards
Experience working in a university counseling center
Experience with data presentation
Experience with crisis intervention

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:

https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

College/Department Information

The Augusta University College of Education is committed to being a relevant, responsive, and respected institution with a keen focus toward high impact work in the community. Our faculty, students, and alumni are committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities through the comprehensive study and effective practice of education. Through bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctoral degree, and professional development programs, we cultivate innovative educational leaders, advance health practices through research in kinesiology, explore the most important questions in public education, and share exciting ideas and best practices across the world.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Location

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=269448&PostingSeq=1

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