Clinical Faculty - Counselor Education

Position Summary:This is a Clinical Faculty position in a dynamic and productive CACREP-accredited program. This position is for a generalist in the 8 CACREP core areas and 5 doctoral CACREP areas, as well as the CACREP specialties in clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and Ph.D. in CES. However, doctoral research teaching and school counseling specialty experience are highly sought. Responsibilities will include teaching a broad range of courses in the online Masters and Ph.D. programs. Travel, evening, and online course delivery are required. Hard work, initiative, flexibility, and a sense of humor are valued!

Start date August 2024

Qualifications:

1. Doctorate in Counselor Education required, preferably from CACREP accredited program.

2. Dedication to teaching excellence.

3. Active participation in professional organizations.

4. Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other academic departments, community agencies, and public schools.

5. Show a record of professional scholarship and achievement.

6. Teaching experience is preferred and familiarity with online course delivery is desirable.

7. License eligible in Colorado preferred.

8. Ability to perform duties in the position description.

9. Successful candidates for this position will be committed to the willingness to develop and teach online courses. Adams State University is committed to the development of online courses and programs. The university has a comprehensive Academic Instructional Technology Center committed to supporting faculty online teaching. Support includes training in the process of teaching online, Instructional designers to support the development and designing of online courses, and instructional tools to support video lectures, live classrooms and cloud-based storage for instructional training videos.

10. Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegially with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.

11. Relevant ability working with under-served and/or underrepresented populations.

12. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies in a global environment.

13. Preferred familiarity with ASU School of Counselor Education programs and mission and vision.

Salary, and Benefits:

The base salary range is $42,000-$49,000. Opportunities for supplemental contracts are available. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit Opportunities for supplemental contracts may be available.

Applications:

Completed applications must include the following:

1. Letter of application addressing applicant qualifications.

2. Current curriculum vita with unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required before on-campus interview).

3. Names and contact information for three professional references.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through the ASU Careers page at

Please direct any questions regarding this position to Cheri Meder at

Deadline

Priority will be given to completed applications received by May 18, 2024 and reviews will continue until positions are filled.

About Adams State University – Alamosa, Colorado

Adams State University is a state-supported regional comprehensive university in Alamosa, Colorado, United States. Adams State is Colorado’s premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is also a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) with over 54% of our students representing diverse backgrounds. We have a high percentage of first-generation students with an equally high percentage of students who are Pell eligible. The university offers undergraduate programs in the physical and natural sciences, social sciences, kinesiology, fine arts, business, and nursing, and specializes in educator curricula in several disciplines. Adams State also offers graduate degrees in history, art, business (MBA), and educator programs, including counselor education; the university also has a doctoral (Ph.D.) program in counselor education. The university has an active athletic program, both in participatory sports and in athletics educator training. The Adams State Grizzly athletic teams compete under the auspices of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Located in the beautiful San Luis Valley between the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges, Adams State University is a state-supported Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in Alamosa, CO. The vast San Luis Valley is designated the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area. We are, at 7,500 feet, in the largest alpine valley in the United States. Alamosa is located approximately 3.5 hours from Denver, 1.5 hours from Taos, New Mexico, and 2.5 hours from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Alamosa has a population of 9,500, with recently built elementary schools, a moderate cost of living, and affordable housing. ASU takes a leading role in local theatre performances and musical events and is in an area where opportunities for outdoor recreation abound.

Background Check Policy

Adams State University performs background checks as a condition of employment for prospective employees and current employees seeking certain promotional opportunities. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of an acceptable background check. Applicants will be asked to provide personal data and sign a release form before the background check is conducted. Applicants who fail to provide the data and consent form will not be considered for employment or promotion. Background checks include a review of criminal records and sex offender registry background. Credit and driving record background may apply to certain positions. In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1986, candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.

Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.

Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at

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