Assistant Professor of Counselor Education - Regular Title Series job in Lexington

Job Title Assistant Professor of Counselor Education - Regular Title Series
Requisition Number FE03861
Working Title
Department Name 8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed
Work Location Lexington, KY
Type of Position Faculty
Position Time Status Full-Time
Tenure Track Status Tenure Track
Required Education
In addition to an earned doctorate in Rehabilitation Education/Counselor
Education or related field from a CACREP-accredited program, the applicant
must be:
CRC (eligible) and Kentucky LPCC (eligible)
Clinical supervisory experience

Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
CRC (eligible) and Kentucky LPCC (eligible)

Job Summary
The Counselor Education Program in the Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education (EDSCE) in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a regular title series, assistant professor position in Counselor Education. This position is tenure eligible. The appointment is a nine-month appointment, effective August 16, 2024.

The Counselor Education Program is a social justice focused program with specialties in rehabilitation counseling and in clinical mental health counseling for distance learning at the master’s level, counselor education and supervision at the doctoral level, and interdisciplinary disability studies at the undergraduate level. Teaching responsibilities will involve all program levels. The counselor education programs are CACREP-accredited. Faculty provide exceptional education and training to all our students and affirm professional identities.

The individual chosen for this position must meet the following minimum criteria:
An earned doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education or Rehabilitation Counseling program by start date.
Certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) or demonstrate eligibility prior to start date.
License eligible (LPCC) in Kentucky by start date.
Have experience in (or show potential for) teaching core CACREP and specialized courses in the rehabilitation counseling and clinical mental health counseling master’s programs and the interdisciplinary disability studies undergraduate program.
Show a willingness to teach, supervise, and mentor Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral students.
Experience as a rehabilitation counselor or mental health counselor, or
closely-related counselor.
An established research and publication track record or demonstration
of potential in this area.
Evidence of grant writing or demonstrate potential for grant writing.
Have clinical and/or supervision experience in counseling.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Experience in use of instructional technology.

Responsibilities include the following: teach a course load; engage with Counselor Education faculty in program planning, course development, assist with measures for determining and evaluating student learning outcomes and dispositions; advise students; develop a programmatic research agenda and scholarly writing; prepare and submit grant applications; and provide service
and engagement activities to the profession, department, college and university, and community collaboration; and participate in professional organizations.

The successful candidate will have teaching, advising, research, and service responsibilities related to program, department, college, university, and field constituents. The appointment is a nine-month appointment. Summer teaching may be available and is optional.

The Rehabilitation Counseling program is ranked in the top ten programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report. The University, College of Education, and EDSCE department and CE program value diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Review of applications begins immediately.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Two years of teaching experience in CACREP accredited program at the post-secondary level
Clinical supervisory experience
Experience teaching online classes
Clinical experience supervising graduate students
Peer reviewed publications

Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes