[Counselor_Educ] FW: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), West Chester Univ of PA

[Leinbaugh, Tracy]

Tracy Leinbaugh, PhD, NCC, PCC-S
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Counseling and Higher Education
Ohio University
The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education and Human Services
205 McCracken Hall
Athens, OH 45701

Phone: 740-593-0846
E-mail: leinbaug at ohio.edu<mailto:leinbaug at ohio.edu>

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Subject: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), West Chester Univ of PA

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success.  West Chester University's Department of Counselor Education seeks candidates to fill an Assistant Professor faculty position beginning August, 2012.  The Department of Counselor Education is accredited by CACREP in the specialty areas of School Counseling and Student Affairs. Counselor Education is one of five departments that comprise West Chester University's College of Education. The College of Education is committed to serving urban populations, as well as advancing the University's goal of developing online and distance education initiatives. West Chester University offers competitive salary and benefits.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: a) teaching graduate counselor education courses, b) providing counseling supervision; c) committing to a defined program of research; d) advising students; and e) actively participating in departmental activities, university committees, and professional counseling organizations. The selected candidate will serve a nine-month, tenure track appointment with additional summer teaching opportunities contingent upon student demand.

Requirements: Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Counselor Education, or a closely related field; preference will be given to graduates of CACREP accredited programs. ABD candidates will be considered, but must provide evidence that they are near completion of the doctorate. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching and expertise in counselor training and supervision. Successful candidates must be qualified to teach core counseling courses; preference will be given to candidates who are also qualified to teach courses in student affairs and/or school counseling specialty areas.  Preference will be given to candidates who hold, or are eligible for, counseling licensure and/or school counseling certification. Finally, successful candidates should demonstrate interest in, and promise of, an active program of research.


Finalists must successfully complete an interview process which includes a teaching demonstration. References with contact information will be required prior to the interview.


Applicants must submit 1.) a letter of interest that addresses position requirements and responsibilities, 2.) a curriculum vitae, and 3.) three letters of recommendation.  Applicants granted an on-campus interview will be required to submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts.  Review of applications will begin December 19, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.  Status inquiries pertaining to this position may be emailed to eowens at wcupa.edu.  Send application materials to:

Dr. Eric Owens, Search Committee Chairperson

Department of Counselor Education, West Chester University

1160 McDermott Drive, Suite 102, West Chester, PA 19380


West Chester University (WCU) is a regional comprehensive university and the second largest of the 14 institutions of higher learning that compose the State System of Higher Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. WCU is located in a suburban setting near the Philadelphia and Wilmington, DE metropolitan areas, approximately 2 hours from both New York City and Washington, DC.   Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action - Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.  The filling of this position is contingent upon available funding.  All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background and consumer reporting checks.


Eric W. Owens, PhD, NCC, ACS
Assistant Professor
Department of Counselor Education
1160 McDermott Drive -GBC Suite #102
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19380
Phone (610) 436-2559; Fax (610) 425-7432

Office Hours for Fall 2011:
Mondays: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesdays: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursdays: 5:00pm-7:00pm

Directions to the GBC:
www.btcwcu.org/directions<https://outlook.wcupa.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=5330281d7a4546acaac6b7243de24cab&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.btcwcu.org%2fdirections>

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