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Concordia University Irvine

Faculty - Core Counseling

Concordia University Irvine, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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Role: The Core Faculty for the Counseling Programs at the Townsend Institute is responsible for teaching, mentoring, advising and collaborating in the curricular and accreditation efforts of the Counseling Programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily:

Responsibilities involve but are not limited to:

Teach Counseling Across the Curriculum within the MA in Counseling program, including emphases in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling, with the potential to contribute to teaching in the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program.

Manage and facilitate courses effectively in an online environment, with appropriate digital pedagogy

Serves as the Subject Matter Expert on one or more courses within the MA or PhD programs, to include updating content and providing leadership to all adjunct faculty who teach the course

Teaches and supervises within the Field program as needed

With the Director and Core Faculty ensure all program components are aligned to the Institute and University's mission, as well as appropriate WUSCUS and CACREP standards.

Represents the department on at least one university committee as needed

Attends and participates in annual on-campus multi-day Residency experience, to include leading groups, conducting trainings and supervising students.

Attends and participates in on-campus commencement ceremonies as needed

Is an active member of the CUI faculty and participates in all faculty duties such as plenary meetings, school meetings, core faculty meetings and committee work as assigned

Engages in professional development and scholarship opportunities in the counseling field, church and local community

Assists with CACREP Accreditation preparation and site visits to ensure accreditation of the program.

With the Director and Core Faculty ensure all program components are aligned to the Institute and University's mission, as well as appropriate WUSCUS and CACREP standards.

Leadership Skills & Abilities:

Exemplify the Christian philosophy stated in Concordia University's mission statement in all aspects of day-to-day duties and responsibilities assigned to this position

Communicate with warmth, understanding, vulnerability and helpfulness when interacting with students, staff, faculty, and/or the general public

Develop and maintain positive relationships, sensing others' emotions and actively interested in their concerns

Collaborate with the team and other departments in carrying out the program

Exhibit a cheerful, optimistic, loyal, team-member attitude toward the purposes, programs, policies, and goals of the university

Directly and in a timely manner communicate conflict and/or different perspectives and opinions to others. Know how to resolve conflict and disagreement that maintain a health relationship.

Find creative win-win solutions for students, faculty, other University departments and/or the general public

Recognize and give priority to the needs of students, faculty, other University departments and/or the general public

Take initiative with a readiness to act and create and seize opportunities

Adaptable and flexible to changing situations, overcoming obstacles and last-minute changes

Drive to improve performance in self, team and programs

Accurately aware of one's emotions and their impact on others

Accurately aware of strengths and limits

Lead with self-confidence and an engaging presence

Recognize the real issues in conversations, with departments and the overall organization with the ability to address them directly and warmly

Maintain confidentiality

Education and/or Experience: The following are the minimum requirements for this position:

Prior teaching experience in a Counseling Program

A terminal degree in Counselor Education and Supervision (EdD or PhD) from a CACREP accredited program.

Licensure in Mental Health Counseling or Licensed Professional Counselor with a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience

Ability and willingness to undergo training in the Townsend model.

Full Time Faculty, Exempt $66,000 - $105,000/yr

Health, vision, dental, and life insurances. Retirement plans with employer matching

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