Assistant/Associate Professor in School Counseling

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor in School Counseling

Department:

School of Education and Counseling

Status:  FTE  1.0

9-month position

Benefit Eligible

Supervisor:

Dean of the School of Education and School Counseling

College Overview:

Northwest Christian University is a Christian, private, liberal-arts, comprehensive University closely affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Christian Churches/Churches of Christ – approximately 15% of NCU’s students are from these two church bodies. Northwest Christian University also has an ecumenical interest and offers its resources to students and congregations of many church traditions.  These students are affiliated with denominational and non-denominational groups, such as Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Foursquare, Lutheran, Nazarene, Episcopal, Assembly of God, Catholic, and Community Churches. The College was founded in 1895 and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.  Located in the city of Eugene, Oregon - population 145,000 (one hour from the Coast, one hour from the Cascade Mountains, ninety minutes south of Portland). Northwest Christian University enrolls an undergraduate and graduate student body of 500 students (150 residential). Northwest Christian University was most recently ranked by U.S. News and World Report fifteen overall among forty comprehensive Colleges in the Western Region.  This is an exciting time in NCU’s history with the college planning for enrollment growth, additional buildings, and renovations.

Job Summary:

The Associate Professor in School Counseling will be part of a dynamic group of School of Education and Counseling Faculty.  Individuals should have a strong competence for teaching School Counseling courses in Substance Abuse, Child and Adolescent development and Mental health, School wide implementation programs, and Counseling Diverse Populations.   Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the desire to support the mission of Northwest Christian University are paramount in this position.  Position requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain a full time teaching load (or equivalent) as described in the Faculty Handbook and as assigned by the dean of your school.

As a ‘teacher-scholar’ actively engage with students in collaborative research and learning activities.

Provide a solid model of ethical leadership.

Maintain and post regular office hours, not less than 8 hours per week.

Attend all regular and special faculty meetings.

Serve on faculty committees, as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty within Faculty Handbook guidelines.

File updated course syllabi for all courses you teach each semester.

Complete embedded course assessment and/or program assessment activities, as required.

Facilitate the evaluation of each of your classes each semester and contribute to the evaluation of the curriculum and instruction, ensuring the delivery of quality academic programs.

Contribute to development of library resources in area of teaching expertise.

Participate in academic advising as assigned.

Follow the current Faculty Handbook as it pertains to faculty roles and responsibilities.

Interact with the Registrar’s office in transcript evaluation and recording of student progress, as required.

Actively participate in marketing of the programs as well as forming partnerships with colleagues and students where appropriate.

Contribute to the integration of faith and learning by addressing this issue in class and in curriculum standards.

Fulfill any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Specific to this Position:

Participate in capstone and student supervision as assigned.

Participate in the ongoing development and growth of the Graduate Counseling Programs.

Develop and implement program goals for both new and existing community counseling concentration area courses aligned with state requirements.

Meet regularly with the Dean of Education and Counseling, faculty, and staff to ensure efficient operation of programs.

Contribute to the innovative delivery of education in the classroom and other learning venues, where appropriate.

Provide a solid model of ethical leadership while fostering academics and professionalism amongst students.

Experience and Qualification Requirements:

Earned doctorate required in Counseling Education with experience in School Counseling.  A minimum of 3-5 years prior teaching experience. Knowledge of the Oregon Guidance and Counseling Framework and TSPC requirements.  Familiarity with curriculum standards and new program development protocols. 

Ability to utilize Windows based software including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.  Experience utilizing email for the purposes of organizational communications.  Listening skills and the ability to speak and write clearly are essential to the position. Individual must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Working Conditions/Special Requirements:

1.     NCU employees must have a maturing Christian Faith and be supporting of NCU’s mission to develop competent, ethical leaders for service in the workplace, community, Church and world. 

2.     The position requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity. 

3.     The position requires working in a non-smoking, drug free environment.

4.     The employee must adhere to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality at all times.

5.     The employee must have high personal motivation, with great attention to detail and accuracy, project a positive and vibrant attitude in assisting people, and have high ethics of honesty and confidentiality with a genuine and gracious presence pertaining to the students, faculty, staff and business of the department and the College.

2/2006

CREATION DATE