1. Teach a list of potential courses including (but not restricted to): fieldwork supervision, foundations of counseling, personal/social counseling, individual development, career counseling, and other courses of interest.
2. Hold weekly office hours.
3. Prepare course syllabi and select textbooks and other relevant course materials.
4. Remain current in the field of study/teaching expertise relevant to School Counseling and update course content to reflect knowledge updates.
5. Engage diverse students in learning, using various platforms of teaching (modeling, online resources).
6. Attend professional development training as needed.
Field Placements, Supervision, Program Advising
7. Assist in updating supervisor and student handbooks and program related forms.
8. Develop and maintain relationships with the school districts and agencies (over 30) with which we place our students.
9. Monitor Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) between our University and the district/agency.
10. Develop and maintain relationships with field supervisors.
11. Recruit and admit students for the School Counseling Program, which includes conducting information orientations, reviewing applications, doing individual interviews of potential students, and writing acceptance letters.
12. Support program students as it relates to coursework and program expectations.
13. Monitor ongoing field progress through: a) making site visitations to intern placements to observe our students and to foster our program's relationships with the field supervisors; b) sending quarterly evaluations to field supervisors; and c) making quarterly phone and email check-ins with field supervisors (and more as needed).
14. Work collaboratively with faculty members and staff to create a harmonious work environment.
Research
15. Engage in personal scholarship activities that lead to a clear research agenda and
publications.
16. Present scholarly work related to School Counseling at relevant state, national, and local conferences.
Professional Service
17. Engage in community service through social justice advocacy.
18. Foster student interest in providing service to the community.
19. Actively maintain activities that further the practice of School Counseling.
20. Participate actively in professional organizations and conferences, such as the
American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and the American Counseling
Association (ACA).
21. Meet and maintain relationships with the School Counseling Advisory Board, which are
needed to maintain certain regulations.
22. Serve on university, community, state, and national committees.
23. Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or
community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity, and excellence.
1. An earned doctorate or an ABD (doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment), from a nationally recognized and accredited institution in Counselor Education and Supervision or the equivalent;
2. Experience as a school-based counselor in a K-12 setting with a credential in School Counseling and eligibility for a California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Counseling;
3. Commitment to the active pursuit of a research agenda leading to refereed scholarship and professional presentations;
4. Strong interest in and a professional commitment to the preparation of professional school counselors and a working knowledge of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and collaboration with the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) /Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) programs;
5. Experience with instructional technology;
6. Experience with collaborative leadership;
7. Strong commitment to transformative work in social justice and antiracism; and
8. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and collegiality.
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