The College of Education Department of Educational Psychology (EDEP) is looking for a tenure-track Assistant Professor for the new School Counseling program.
Title: Assistant Professor (School Counseling)
Position Number: 0082827
Hiring Unit: College of Education, Department of Educational Psychology (EDEP)
Location: Mānoa
Date Posted: October 4, 2024
Closing Date: Continuous – application review begins November 15, 2024
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure Track
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: Appointment to begin August 2025. Selectee is required to complete the COE New Faculty orientation in the first year and will undergo a criminal background check. Position will work in partnership with the School Counseling program.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee planning and implementation of the School Counseling program, including program assessments;
- Teach graduate classes in School Counseling and other classes in Educational Psychology, as needed and depending on expertise;
- Recruit, advise, and mentor School Counseling students;
- Maintain knowledge of licensure requirements for School Counseling and ensure the School Counseling program aligns with requirements;
- Coordinate with The Office of Student Academic Services (OSAS) for submission of students’ completion data;
- Work with the College of Education’s Director of Assessment, Accreditation, and Accountability and team to prepare and submit materials for accreditation and accountability;
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff and colleagues;
- Utilize excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills;
- Utilize excellent strategic and analytic thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions;
- Maintain an active program of research/scholarly activity and publications in area of specialization.
- Perform service to the department, college, and university;
- Other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- An earned doctorate in School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, or closely related field from a college or university of recognized standing; will consider ABD if completed by date of hire;
- Experience teaching students in the field of counseling or education;
- Experience as a school or mental health counselor;
- Experience working with diverse and multicultural populations;
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and social justice and experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations;
- Evidence of research productivity in school counseling, psychology or a related area.
Desirable Qualifications
- Certification as a school counselor or eligibility for certification or licensure as a mental health counselor;
- Experience teaching graduate students in school counseling or a related field;
- Experience mentoring and supervising students in school counseling field settings;
- Ability to successfully teach a range of school counseling courses across the curriculum;
- Ability to successfully teach online or hybrid courses in higher education;
- Strong working knowledge and understanding of established professional code of ethics and best practices;
- Understanding of issues related to school counseling in Hawaii;
- Evidence of scholarly activities related to counseling;
- Publications and grant funding related to research agenda.
To Apply
Submit cover letter specifically addressing how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; curriculum vitae; names and contact information (including email address) of at least 3 professional references; transcripts of graduate degrees (copies acceptable; however, originals will be required prior to completion of hiring); and if available reprints of selected scholarly publications.
Inquiries: Lois Yamauchi; yamauchi@hawaii.edu