[Counselor_Educ] FW: Job Announcement - Western Oregon University

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Position Title *

Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counselor Education

Institution/Organization Name *

Western Oregon University

Location *

Monmouth, Oregon

Posted Date

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

If this position has no application due date and is open until filled, please check this box:

·         Open Until Filled

Position Description *

Recruitment Number: F1218

Application Deadline: Review of applications begins December 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

Start Date: September 16, 2013 (earlier dates are negotiable)

The Rehabilitation Counselor Education (RCE) program in the Division of Special Education at Western Oregon University seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Associate Professor, position. The successful candidate will provide leadership promoting a strong vision for the program and its associated offerings. In addition, this applicant must have expertise in teaching and clinical supervision along with a primary professional identity as a rehabilitation counselor educator. Western Oregon University has a strong commitment to the diversity of its workforce. We encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds. Supplementary summer appointment is possible and an excellent benefits package is included.

The RCE program was first established in 1974 and is one of the longest standing programs on the west coast. The program began as a RCD (Rehabilitation Counseling: Deaf focused) program and expanded to include the RC (Rehabilitation Counseling general) cohort in 1990. The combination of both cohorts provides an exceptional learning environment for students with diverse perspectives and life experiences. The program has been accredited since 1989 and has been the successful recipient of RSA long-term training grants since its inception. Graduates of this program are well prepared and boast employment in the field with over 95% employed within six months of graduation.

Required Qualifications:
• An earned doctorate in Rehabilitation Counselor Education, Rehabilitation Psychology, or a related field;
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC);
• Knowledge of Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE);
• Evidence of success in RSA grant writing or grant development;
• Program development, coordination, and leadership experience;
• Evidence of university teaching excellence in rehabilitation counseling courses;
• Experience with supervising clinical work;
• Experience advising graduate counseling students;
• Evidence of on-line program development and teaching effectiveness;
• Demonstrated dedication to multicultural education and social justice (e.g., GLBT, ethnic groups, social class, and disability status); and
• Evidence of a commitment to working collegially and with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Rehabilitation counseling experience;
• Skilled in American Sign Language and work experience with people who are deaf;
• Experience working with veterans and VA VR services;
• Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon (or demonstrated eligibility for this license); and
• Scholarship (e.g., publication, research, grants) in areas relevant to rehabilitation counseling/psychology.

Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively in establishing future directions for the program;
• Be forward thinking and engage in development of program innovations;
• Take leadership role including program development and coordination of the rehabilitation counseling program;
• Teach rehabilitation and clinical courses as well as advise graduate students;
• Participate in service and committee work at the division and university levels as well as professional organizations and conferences; and
• Engage in scholarly activity (e.g., research, publications, grants).
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Contact Information:
Questions regarding the position may be directed to search committee chair, Julia Smith, Ph.D.smithj at wou.edu<mailto:smithj at wou.edu>.
For questions regarding the application process or to submit your application documents, please contact Human Resources at 503-838-8552<tel:503-838-8552> or employment at wou.edu<mailto:employment at wou.edu>.

Required Application Materials:
• WOU Faculty Application form (available at www.wou.edu/facultyapp<http://ncre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d5a2da3c1a53350f31f65bdb3&id=a85f47f8cd&e=6285364a67>)
• Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Unofficial copy of transcripts showing highest degree earned
• Prior to the interview, applicants must provide:
o Contact information for minimum of three professional references
o Three current letters of recommendation. (All letters must address teaching and leadership qualifications.)
o Up to three sample scholarly publications
o Teaching evaluation data from up to three recent courses

Submit Application Materials to:
F1218 Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Counselor Education
Western Oregon University
Human Resources Office
345 N. Monmouth Avenue
Monmouth, Oregon 97361

–OR– E-mail as an attachment to employment at wou.edu<mailto:employment at wou.edu> –OR– Fax to 503-838-8144<tel:503-838-8144>.

Western Oregon University (WOU) is a mid-sized public comprehensive university located in the Monmouth-Independence area, the heart of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley. The university serves a large number of first-generation college students. WOU has received national recognition for its commitment and success in serving students. The campus is about 20 minutes from Salem, the state’s capital, about 75 minutes from Portland, the state’s cultural hub, and a short drive from the Oregon coast, mountains, and other scenic areas. The university is located in an increasingly diverse, bilingual, and rural area in the Willamette Valley. Our student body of about 6200 undergraduate and 400 graduate students enjoys the vibrant and close-knit intellectual community of a leading liberal arts college. Opportunities exist to work in diverse local communities. It is home to the Regional Resource Center on Deafness (RRCD) www.wou.edu/rrcd<http://ncre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d5a2da3c1a53350f31f65bdb3&id=18096d02b1&e=6285364a67> and a variety of programs preparin g professionals to work with individuals who are deaf including Rehabilitation Counseling, ASL/English Interpreting, Interpreting Studies, American Sign Language Studies, and related continuing education and technical assistance programs. WOU is also home to the Teaching Research Institute which houses a variety of centers which focus on disability research www.wou.edu/tri<http://ncre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d5a2da3c1a53350f31f65bdb3&id=063bc85552&e=6285364a67> Please visit the RCE webpage at www.wou.edu/rce<http://ncre.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d5a2da3c1a53350f31f65bdb3&id=025c56c3d6&e=6285364a67>

Western Oregon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Institution/Organization Website

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Contact Person Name

LouAnn Vickers

Contact Person Address

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Human Resources Office 345 N. Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
United States

Contact Person Phone Number

(503) 838-8552<tel:%28503%29%20838-8552>

Contact Person Email Address

employment at wou.edu<mailto:employment at wou.edu>

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