Contact:
Marilyn Dreis
College of Education and Human Development, Office of the Dean
213 Martin Hall
Cheney, WA 99004-2411
Phone: 509-359-2328
Fax: 509-359-4822
Coordinator of Mental Health Counseling Program-Assistant Professor (tenure track)
Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University
Coordinator of Mental Health Counseling Program - Counseling, Educational and Developmental Psychology
1 Position Available
Work at 213 Martin Hall
Work in Cheney, Washington
Start September, 2010
Equal Opportunity Employer W/M/D/V
Coordinator of Mental Health Counseling Program-Assistant Professor (tenure track)
Please Note: This position will close and applications will not be accepted after January 29, 2010.
For more information, call our Job Line at
(509) 359-4390
Position Description
Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney and Spokane, Washington. The area is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent skiing, hiking, restaurants, theater, shopping, a choice of living in a medium-sized city or a small town, and high quality schools and housing. Enrollment has reached approximately 10,000 students.
Eastern Washington University's College of Education and Human Development is pleased to announce an opening for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Counseling, Educational and Developmental Psychology, beginning fall quarter 2010 pending availability of budget.
Eastern Washington University is a student-centered, regionally based, comprehensive university. Its mission is to prepare broadly educated, technologically proficient and highly productive citizens to attain meaningful careers; to enjoy enriched lives and to make contributions to a culturally diverse society. Eastern Washington University will achieve its mission by providing: an excellent student-centered learning environment; professionally accomplished faculty who are strongly committed to student learning; high-quality integrated, interdependent programs that build upon the region’s assets and offer a broad range of choices as appropriate to the needs of the University’s students and the region; and exceptional student support services, resources and facilities.
Eastern Washington University also seeks to create a diverse faculty of inspirational teachers, role models, and mentors for graduate and undergraduate students with varying preparation and career goals. We are engaged in an on-going effort to build a learning community that reflects the diversity of society. We recognize that providing a diverse learning environment is vital to the preparations of students for success in an increasingly multicultural society.
The EWU Counselor Education Program in the Department of Counseling, Educational and Developmental Psychology is committed to prepare graduate level professionals through a structured sequence of curricular and clinical experiences. The program places emphasis on closely supervised training experiences both at the university and in the community. During their training, our students contribute over 15,000 hours each year in direct service at the community mental health agencies and local schools. Candidates are prepared to serve both children and adults by working in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and community agencies. The Counselor Education Program prepares candidates to be effective in a dynamic world and profession. The program is CACREP accredited.
Review of applications will begin in January and continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with degree and qualifications.
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Assistant Professor of Counseling, Educational and Developmental Psychology
Coordinator of Mental Health Counseling Program (Tenure Track)
Responsibilities: Teach in the mental health counseling emphasis of the Counselor Education Program; teach courses in the CACREP core and courses in the mental health counseling specialty; be able to supervise practicum courses and internships; additional teaching at the undergraduate level will be assigned as appropriate; to participate in the leadership of local, state and regional professional organizations; demonstrate productive scholarship; pursue research funding through grant development; provide department, university, and local community service; mentor student research; and demonstrate leadership in Eastern Washington University’s Graduate Counseling Program.
Qualifications:The preferred candidate possesses a doctorate in Counselor Education, preferably from a CACREP accredited program or closely related field(s) with experiences in mental health counseling (doctorate required for tenure); holds a current license or is license-eligible as a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State; familiar with instruction technology, familiar with online delivery of courses; has experience, utilizes creativity and best practice knowledge in curriculum development, classroom instruction, student supervision; and possesses a commitment to serving the needs of diverse populations. The successful candidate will be entrepreneurial and innovative in program development and course delivery.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please send letter of application, vitae, and three letters of recommendation addressing teaching and research abilities, samples of professional work (including any recent publications) to: Office of the Dean, Attn: M. Dreis, College of Education and Human Development, 213 Martin Hall, Cheney, WA 99004-2422. (Fax: 509-359-4822). All materials must be submitted for application to be considered.
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This position, during the course of university employment, will be involved in unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults, and children. The position is also responsible for the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value. Successful candidates must pass a background check.
The successful candidates for the position will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. pursuant to U.S. immigration laws. Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. [http://www.ewu.edu]
Federal regulations (34 CRF Part 668) require that all prospective employees be notified regarding the availability of the Campus Safety and Security report. This report contains comprehensive information and statistics on campus crime and safety for the three most recent calendar years, as well as policies and procedures for reporting crimes, policies concerning the security of and access to campus facilities, policies concerning campus law enforcement, and campus safety and crime prevention programs. Information on this report is available upon request from the EWU University Police (509-359-6300) or from the EWU web site (http://www.ewu.edu/AdminGuide/PolSafety/).
Coordinator of Mental Health Counseling Program-Assistant Professor (tenure track)
Please Note: This position will close and applications will not be accepted after January 29, 2010.
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