[Counselor_Educ] FW: University of Wisconsin - Whitewater ACES School Counseling Position Description

[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
 
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Subject: University of Wisconsin - Whitewater ACES School Counseling Position Description

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - WHITEWATER
COUNSELOR EDUCATION - School Counseling Position Description

Counselor Education: The Department of Counselor Education at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill a full-time, tenure-track position in the Master of Science Program in Counseling, School emphasis, at the rank of assistant or associate professor. Responsibilities include teaching core courses in counselor education, as well as courses in the school counseling emphasis; providing service to the university, including participating in department leadership, advising of students, providing community service; supervision of practicum students and interns; implementing program requirements; and participating in research and grant writing activities.  Ability to infuse technology into instruction, e.g., web-based course offerings is preferred.  Experience counseling diverse populations and a commitment to work with non-traditional students are essential to this position. Faculty at UW-Whitewater may be required to teach online and hybrid courses, weekend and evening classes and provide service to the university and community in a variety of modalities.

QUALIFICATIONS:  An earned doctorate in counselor education, counseling psychology or a related field with school counseling experience strongly preferred. Applicants who are ABD will be considered with expectation that the doctorate will be completed within the first year of hire. Candidates should have the potential to develop or maintain: a clear research agenda, excellence in instruction, and the capacity to attract external funding. Commitment to social justice is imperative. Research agendas and interest in methodologies of counseling diverse populations is especially being sought.  Fluency in Spanish would be an asset.
START DATE: August 2012.
UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1868, UW - Whitewater is a premier public regional university with an enrollment of 10,500 students in 45 undergraduate majors and 13 Master's degree programs. The University offers high-quality career-oriented programs integrated with a model general education curriculum. UW - Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System and is located in a growing community of 12,000 residents in southeastern Wisconsin. Whitewater is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago. Visit our web site at http://www.uww.edu<http://www.uww.edu/>.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES: The College of Education and Professional Studies is one of four colleges at UW - Whitewater. The College faculty numbers 100 and serves 2200 undergraduate and 450 graduate students. The College is committed to the development of professionals who are lifelong learners, creators of knowledge, and leaders of character and integrity. Responding to the changing needs within our global society, our programs prepare professionals to actively engage in an open democratic society inclusive of diverse populations. As a premier center for global learning, the College's focus on academic excellence provides our students with the requisites to be leaders dedicated to change in their communities.  The College and its programs have been fully accredited by NCATE for over 55 years.
THE COUNSELOR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT has 6 full-time faculty members, a master's level counseling lab manager and a doctoral intern. The master's program consists of a 48-credit curriculum with emphases in community, higher education and school counseling. The counseling program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and other Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The school counseling program, additionally, is accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). For more information, visit our website at http://www.uww.edu/counseled. All faculty at UW-Whitewater may be required to teach online and hybrid classes, weekend and/or evening classes, and provide service to the university and local community in a variety of modalities including leading Learning Communities, mentoring students, and providing professional development opportunities to colleagues, schools and community groups.
APPLICATION: Send letter of application, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (may be unofficial), curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation as an electronic attachment to: COEPS at uww.edu<mailto:COEPS at uww.edu>. Questions regarding this position during ACES may be addressed to: Dr. David Van Doren at vandored at uww.edu<mailto:vandored at uww.edu>. UW-Whitewater conducts criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Applications received by December 12th, 2011, are ensured review; position open until filled.
THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and all veterans. Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released.

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