[Counselor_Educ] FW: Open Rank Position at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Tue Nov 15 15:17:52 EST 2011

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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From: CESNET-L is a unmoderated listserv concerning counselor ed. & supervision [mailto:CESNET-L at LISTSERV.KENT.EDU] On Behalf Of Julaine Field
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 12:13 PM
To: CESNET-L at LISTSERV.KENT.EDU
Subject: Re: Open Rank Position at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs

The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) seeks applications for one tenure track position in the Department of Counseling and Human Services at the assistant/associate/full professor level to teach graduate courses in the School Counseling (CACREP accredited), Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP accredited) and Counseling and Leadership programs beginning August 2012. We are seeking an individual with strong counselor identity, as well as teaching and clinical experience in counseling. A doctoral degree in counselor education from a CACREP-accredited institution is preferred; however, individuals completing their dissertations with significant teaching and/or clinical experience will be considered. Specific experience with school counseling and supervising school counselors is also preferred. Eligibility as a Licensed School Counselor and/or Licensed Professional Counselor is also desired.
The incumbent will be expected to provide exemplary face-to-face and online instruction, quality advising/mentoring for graduate students as well as service to the department, College of Education, university and community. It is expected that the individual will have a clear research agenda. Individuals who wish to be considered for the associate or full professor level must have a strong record of publications. The candidate will have a 9-month contract with the opportunity for summer teaching. Active participation in professional counseling organizations is a must.

UCCS is a comprehensive, regional, research institution located in Colorado Springs, Colorado's second largest city and center for educational, technological, and military initiatives. U.S. News and World Report recently identified UCCS as one the best regional institutions in the west. The mission of the College of Education is to serve a diverse, inclusive citizenry of lifelong leaders/learners through the following: (a) unexcelled undergraduate and graduate professional programs which promote high standards of professional practice; (b) the development, implementation, and expectation for the demonstration of the best research-based instructional practices in the preparation of professional educators; (c) the support of individual and collaborative research, creative work, professional development, and service efforts within and outside the College and University that contribute to knowledge of best practice and student achievement; and (d) an academic culture that supports and reinforces ethical and professional practice. For additional information on College of Education programs please go to the following website: http://www.uccs.edu/~coe.  The following documents must be uploaded to be considered for this position: Vita, Cover Letter, List of References, and Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

UCCS is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for prospective employees. UCCS fosters equity in employment by promoting diversity and assuring inclusiveness.

Best,
Julaine Field Ph.D., LPC, NCC
Department Chairperson and Associate Professor
Department of Counseling and Human Services
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
719.255.5145
719.255.4110 (fax)

From: CESNET-L is a unmoderated listserv concerning counselor ed. & supervision [mailto:CESNET-L at LISTSERV.KENT.EDU] On Behalf Of Dayle Jones
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 5:29 PM
To: CESNET-L at LISTSERV.KENT.EDU
Subject: Re: APA Answers DSM-5 Critics

Thanks Andrew. It's interesting to read. Did you think the response addressed the issue of insufficient empirical evidence enough? I didn't think so.

Here's a quote from Darrell Regier, DSM-5 co-chair: "He said that this practice [having little empirical evidence to support proposed disorders] actually started with the introduction of the DSM-3 in 1980, when a limited database formed the organizational principles for several diagnoses that had almost no empirical justification."

Okay -- here's my problem with this statement. The DSM-III introduced the current scientific diagnostic system, which defined mental disorders by groupings of signs and symptoms. This is how medical problems are diagnosed. So, in 1980, DSM-III chair Robert Spitzer applied this "medical model" classification system to psychopathology. Before that, the DSM disorders were based on psychoanalysis.

Because this approach was so new to mental disorder classification, Dr. Regier is correct that there wasn't a lot of empirical evidence supporting the proposed disorders and revisions to DSM-III.  However, that was over 30 years ago!   Since then, there's plenty of empirical evidence to support proposed changes.  And if there's not, that's why they have an Appendix for disorders for future study.

Regier also states: "And that's what the DSM is - a set of scientific hypotheses that are intended to be tested and disproved if the evidence isn't found to support them."   I just don't even know what to think of this statement.  Coming from this perspective, Regier can justify anything changed or added to DSM-5, regardless of poor empirical evidence or potential drastic prevalence rate increases.

K. Dayle Jones, Ph.D., LMHC
Associate Professor, Coordinator
Mental Health Counseling Program
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 332816-1250
Phone: (407) 823-6477
Email: daylejones at ucf.edu<mailto:daylejones at ucf.edu>

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From: CESNET-L is a unmoderated listserv concerning counselor ed. & supervision [CESNET-L at LISTSERV.KENT.EDU] on behalf of Burck, Andrew M [burck at MARSHALL.EDU]
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 3:49 PM
To: CESNET-L at LISTSERV.KENT.EDU<mailto:CESNET-L at LISTSERV.KENT.EDU>
Subject: APA Answers DSM-5 Critics

Hello everyone,
I just received an email about this and thought it was worth sharing. Please let me know if the link does not work.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/753255

Andrew M. Burck

Andrew M. Burck, PhD, LPC (CO), PC (OH)
Assistant Professor of Counseling
Marshall University Graduate College
100 Angus E. Peyton Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303-1600
Tel:304/746-8972
Email:burck at marshall.edu

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