Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
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Department Counselor Education Budget Title Assistant Professor Local Title Assistant Professor of Counselor Education Proposed Posting Date Classification Duties

The State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz is seeking a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor with a specialty in School Counseling to join its CACREP-accredited and growing Counselor Education Department. This faculty member will teach 3 graduate counseling courses per semester in addition to advising, research, and departmental and university service. Candidates who bring diverse cultural experiences and who are especially qualified to mentor and advise all members of our diverse student population are especially encouraged to apply. This position will start August 2025. Specific requirements for this position include:

* Commitment to training counseling students.

* Teaching graduate courses in School Counseling such as School Counseling

Practicum and Internship, Counseling Skills, Professional Roles in School

Counseling, and other courses and/or electives based on areas of expertise.

* Active program of scholarly research.

* Supervising/monitoring students in practicum and internship field placements.

* Student advising and routine evaluation of student academic success, adherence to professional standards, counseling skill competence, and adherence to professional behaviors and dispositions.

* Program, departmental, university-wide and professional service.

Qualifications

Required:

* Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements to be considered for the position: Have a doctoral degree in counselor education, from a CACREP accredited program; Have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013; Have been employed as a full-time doctoral-level faculty member in a CORE-accredited master's program prior to July 1, 2017; Have graduated from a rehabilitation doctoral program prior to January 1, 2018; Excellent ABD candidates with a firm date of completion, preferably by July 1, 2025, will be considered.

* Master's Degree in School Counseling

* Demonstrated professional identity as, and demonstrated commitment to an identity as, a counselor educator as defined by CACREP with clear affiliations to relevant counseling associations (i.e., membership with ACA/ASCA, ACES).

* Certified as a School Counselor or the ability to become certified in New York State.

* Previous teaching experience

* Demonstrated awareness/knowledge of racial inequalities and challenges faced by historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged groups.

* Demonstrated commitment and contributions to social justice advocacy through teaching/mentoring students, research agenda and publications, and/or service activities.

* The ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty, and a community who are from intersecting marginalized social groups.

Preferred:

* Record of publishing and/or presenting counseling-related peer-reviewed

research and/or evidence of future research potential related to the practice of school counseling.

* Professional service and advocacy efforts within the practice of school counseling.

* Experience with CACREP accreditation.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Electronic submissions required. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) ###-####.

Candidates will be required to electronically submit:

* Letter of application in which you respond to the required qualifications and the

desired qualifications that may be met. Include information related to: your

identity as a counselor educator, how you infuse social justice and multicultural

principles throughout your work as an educator and/or in any services activities

you have done or plan to do.

* Teaching Portfolio that includes teaching philosophy, and one of the following

that you personally developed: sample syllabus, Power Point presentation for a

lecture, or a classroom activity (submit these documents as a single pdf). If you

have SEIs, please include these as well.

* Curriculum vitae

* Graduate transcripts (Unofficial transcripts to be accepted during application

process; Official transcripts required upon start of appointment if selected)

* Contact information for three professional references - References provided by applicant will be sent a link to upload letters of recommendation

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; priority will be given to those received before November 15, 2024.

Other important information about this vacancy

This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.

SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members-students, faculty and staff. The University's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.

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