Posting Detail Information Working TitleAssistant Professor, Counseling and Career Development Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person Posting Number202400251F Proposed Annual Salary Range$70,000 to $80,000 Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. 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Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. The School of Education faculty is comprised of educator-scholars whose expertise spans diverse learning contexts and populations. Innovative instruction, diversity/equity/inclusion, technology-enhanced learning, distance education, service learning, professional development school partnerships, and rigorous research are embodied in all of our programs. Our faculty members’ philosophies and areas of expertise, along with the School’s core values, guide our pedagogical and inquiry practices, which are typically both interdisciplinary and applied. Tenure/Tenure Track?Yes % Research35 % Teaching50 % Service15 % Administration0 To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/07/2024 Number of Vacancies2 Desired Start Date08/16/2025 Position End Date Position Summary The School of Education at Colorado State University seeks 1-2 candidates for full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Counseling and Career Development ( CCD ) Master of Arts Program. One position will focus on the school counseling specialization and the other on clinical mental health counseling in PK-12 communities. The successful candidates will teach graduate-level counseling courses and provide clinical supervision; execute research, scholarly activity, and seek external grant funding congruent with expectations at a research-intensive university; advise and mentor counseling graduate students; provide leadership for the school counseling and/or other specializations; and engage in service to the program, school, college, university, profession, and community. Additional responsibilities include administrative and advocacy responsibilities associated with a CACREP -accredited counseling program and other duties as assigned. The preferred candidates will have experience in providing mental and behavioral health services to students, families, and communities involved in PK-12 education. Preferred candidates will also have a strong desire to utilize engaged scholarship with a focus on PK-12 students and the people and communities (such as parents, guardians, caretakers, teachers, and paraprofessionals) that educate, develop, and support them. These positions would be at CSU’s main campus in Fort Collins, CO, and are not eligible for remote work. These are tenure-track, nine-month, academic year appointments, with opportunities to teach during the summer semester for additional compensation. The preferred position start date will be August 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Jessica Gonzalez-Voller, PhD, LPC , NCC :Jessica.Gonzalez2@colostate.edu. The Counseling and Career Development ( CCD ) Master of Arts Program integrates academics, research, and engagement to prepare ethical and culturally responsive counselors who enhance and advocate for the mental health, well-being, and life quality of all people. The program offers three specializations accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs ( CACREP ): Career Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and School Counseling. The CCD program enjoys a rich history of excellence in counselor education with a strong reputation for quality teaching. The School of Education is interested in applicants who are deeply committed to developing graduates who will impact the field, scholarship, and grant seeking and acquisition. RESPONSIBILITIES + Teach face-to-face graduate-level counseling courses in the Counseling and Career Development Program within areas of expertise and according to department and program needs. The typical teaching load is two courses per semester; summer teaching is typically available and needed. + Establish a scholarly research, grant-writing, and publication record with impact on counseling and counselor education, aligned with a Carnegie R1 University. + Provide clinical and administrative supervision during students’ practicum and internship experiences. + Integrate instructional and clinical technologies into the curriculum and supervision. + Provide leadership in specialization area(s) and support program accreditation-related activities. + Advise and mentor graduate students in the Counseling and Career Development Program, serve on graduate program committees, and engage in program development activities. + Provide service to the School of Education, University, community, state, and nation. + Participate in professional service and outreach efforts related to counseling at local, national, and international levels. + Work collaboratively with faculty in the School of Education, College, and University in the delivery of graduate programs, advising services, and collaborative research and research funding activities. + Support department, college, and university efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion. + Assist in department and college governance and outreach. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Required Job Qualifications + An earned doctorate or successful defense of dissertation by August 2025 in either Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP -accredited program or a counselor education program and able to meet requirements to serve as core faculty within a CACREP -accredited counseling program. + Colorado Professional Counseling licensure or licensure eligible, and/or Colorado School Counseling licensure or licensure-eligible. + Proven scholarly research and publication record commensurate with an R1 University, or potential to establish such a record. + Experience with graduate teaching and clinical supervision. + Commitment to using emerging technology in teaching, research, and service. + Demonstrated professional commitment to working with diverse populations. + Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and practice. Preferred Job Qualifications + School counseling licensure or licensure-eligible in Colorado + Evidence for and commitment to sustained professional engagement through professional development, professional service and advocacy in the PK-12 population and/or education communities (such as parents, guardians, caretakers, teachers, and paraprofessionals). + Research and scholarly activity with a focus on the PK-12 population and/or education communities (such as parents, guardians, caretakers, teachers, and paraprofessionals). + Experience in consultation and collaboration within PK-12 school settings and/or education communities (such as parents, guardians, caretakers, teachers, and paraprofessionals). + A record of, or demonstrated potential for, successful external grant seeking and acquisition. + Familiarity with the CACREP -accreditation process and experience in aligning curriculum, especially school counseling curriculum, to CACREP accreditation standards. + Experience in advising graduate students. + Experience and interest in serving as a chair and/or committee member on doctoral committees within the School of Education. + Experience teaching undergraduate students in the areas of counseling, mental health, and/or teacher preparation. Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses each of the required and preferred job qualifications. Applications materials must include a CV. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) . Diversity Statement Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities. Search ContactJessica Gonzalez-Voller, Jessica.Gonzalez2@colostate.edu. Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryTeaching and Advising Duty/Responsibility •Teach masters, doctoral level courses and future undergraduate courses for the School of Education on-campus; Fall, Spring and Summer. •Advise graduate students in the School of Education, including serving as chair or member of thesis and dissertation committees Percentage Of Time50 Job Duty CategoryResearch Duty/Responsibility •Conduct research and advance scholarship •Submission of grants for external funding Percentage Of Time35 Job Duty CategoryService Duty/Responsibility •Participation in CCD and SOE faculty meetings •Participation in admissions processes (e.g., application review, interviewing) •Serving on CCD student committees •Other services duties as assigned Percentage Of Time15 References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested3 Maximum Requested3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Curriculum Vitae + Cover Letter Optional Documents