Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Faculty Posted On: Fri Oct 11 2024 Job Description: The Department of Counseling and Student Affairs at Western Kentucky University is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for a tenure-eligible appointment at the rank of assistant professor. The Department offers CACREP-accredited graduate programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (both residential and digital pathways) and in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling; a graduate degree program in Student Affairs; and graduate certificate programs in Addictions Education, College and Career Readiness, International Student Services, and Career Services. Additionally, the department houses the Talley Family Counseling Center (TFCC), an onsite counseling training center. Please visit http://www.wku.edu/csa for more information. The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include but may not be limited to: + Delivering outstanding instruction and student engagement + Maintaining an active record of research and scholarly activities + Serving on university, college, and departmental committees and participate in professional service + Supporting accreditation maintenance, advise students, as well as engage in community outreach, marketing, and recruitment activities + Assisting in the coordination of the CMHC and MCFC programs, including the certificate programs Job Requirements: + A doctorate from a CACREP-accredited counselor education and supervision program. + Experience as a Professional Counselor, eligibility for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) credential in Kentucky, and familiarity in trauma-informed care. + A history of participation in relevant professional organizations and demonstration of success or potential success in scholarly productivity. Additional Information: Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment. Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices. Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website. Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.