Assistant Professor of Psychology, Counselor Educator

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　　Location: Bellingham, WA

　　Categories: College of Humanities & Social Science

　　Position TitleTenure Track Assistant Professor, Counselor Educator

　　About the UniversityWestern Washington University, with over 16,000 students, is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, student, and external constituents. Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties.

　　About the Department

　　TheDepartment of Psychology (https://chss.wwu.edu/psychology) has 32 permanent full-time faculty. In addition to our graduate program in Counseling and undergraduate B.S. psychology major, the Psychology department offers an undergraduate degree in behavioral neuroscience and a master’s programs in experimental psychology. We are also home to the internationally recognizedCenter for Cross-Cultural Research (https://wp.wwu.edu/cccr/) .

　　The Counseling Program, withClinical Mental Health Counseling (https://chss.wwu.edu/psychology/clinical-mental-health-program) and School Counseling specialty areas, has been accredited by CACREP since 1993. Both are full-time, 2-year cohort-based programs which enjoy considerable institutional support. The mission of the Counseling Programs is to prepare knowledgeable, skilled, culturally sensitive, and ethical professional counselors who meet the relevant licensing or credentialing standards for practice in mental health and public and private educational settings in the State of Washington. We believe this is best accomplished in small rigorous programs in which students have substantive opportunities to practice their developing counseling skills under the supervision of faculty who are active contributors to the profession through research and service.

　　The Psychology Department and Counseling Program support Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

　　About the Position

　　The Western Washington University Department of Psychology invites applications for appointment to a 9-month tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in Counselor Education with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  

　　The successful candidate will be expected to supervise practicum students in our community-serving onsite training clinic and internship students in the community; teach core counseling courses (e.g., counseling skills and interventions, group counseling, crisis/addictions, assessment); teach an undergraduate psychology course in an area of expertise; conduct qualitative or quantitative research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and share findings; collaborate with colleagues and area agencies; and provide Counseling Program, Department, and University service.

　　Required Qualifications

　　Ph.D. or ABD in Counselor Education at the time of application. Candidates appointed ABD must complete all degree requirements by June 15th of their first year of employment. 

　　Demonstrated ability to successfully teach master’s level classes in the Counseling Program.

　　Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion of students from historically underrepresented backgrounds, through teaching, research, and mentorship.

　　Experience supervising graduate students in Practicum and/or Internship.

　　Licensed or License-eligible in Washington State (e.g., LPC, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW).

　　Active program of research and publication record commensurate with experience.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Prior employment as a clinical mental health counselor.

　　Experience coordinating Practicum and/or Internship experiences.

　　Experience with CACREP accreditation processes.

　　Capacity to mentor and teach undergraduate students in the Department of Psychology.

　　Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, includingProof of Rubeola Measles Immunity (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1300.01-Requiring-Proof-Of-Rubeola-Measles-Immunity) within 60-days of hire. Please reach out [email protected] you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

　　Salary

　　The starting salary range for assistant professor appointment, tenure-track is generally between $69,000 – $71,500, with placement within the position’s salary range being based on qualifications and professional experience. The entire salary range for the assistant professor position is $69,000 - $80,500, with the upper end of the salary range typically being achieved through collectively bargained salary adjustments.

　　Relocation assistance (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U5410.08-Providing-Relocation-Compensation) may be available per University guidelines. Salary and start-up funds are to be determined upon being offered the position.

　　Benefits InformationBenefits Overview for Faculty Positions (https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-06/Benefits-Faculty.pdf)

　　Bargaining Unit

　　United Faculty of Western Washington

　　Application Instructions

　　Please submit your application to Dr. Diana Gruman, Counselor Educator Search Chair, through Western’s PageUp system (https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-faculty). Include a cover letter that addresses your experience related to the required and preferred qualifications and potential contributions to our counseling program.

　　Required Supplemental Materials

　　In addition to the cover letter, the application should include:

　　a curriculum vitae;

　　a statement of teaching philosophy that provides evidence of your ability to create effective, equitable, and inclusive educational experiences that will meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds both in the classroom and while engaged in clinical supervision;

　　a statement of research interests that describes your current and planned program of research and research accomplishments.

　　a diversity statement addressing your record of engagement and activity related to diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as your plans for future engagement through your teaching, research, and/or mentorship (for more information about Western’s commitment to and work on equity, inclusion, and diversity, please see Western President’s page onAdvancing Inclusion and Diversity (https://president.wwu.edu/advancing-diversity-and-inclusion-western) );

　　copies of representative publications.

　　Names, contact information, and roles of three professional references who can speak to the candidate's excellence as an educator and counselor. References will only be contacted if necessary, with notice provided beforehand.

　　Closing Date Notes

　　Application review begins on January 25, 2024 and the position is open until filled.

　　Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1600.02-Ensuring-Equal-Opportunity-and-Prohibiting-Discrimination-and-Retaliation) . Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); [email protected]

　　WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services (https://wp.wwu.edu/hr/2015/09/02/i-need-a-workplace-accommodation/) , 360.650.3303 or 711 (Washington Relay).

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　　All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires and rehires, which includes a sexual misconduct background check.

　　Job no: 501401

　　Advertised: Dec 27 2023 09:00 Pacific Standard Time

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