Position Information

Position Information

Present Position NumberF0142WRole TitleAssistant Professor/9-MthPosition TitleVisiting Asst Prof, Counselor Education-Military & Veterans SpecializationPosition Summary

The William & Mary School of Education currently invites applications for visiting assistant professor non tenure-eligible position in counselor education that will have primary responsibility for course development and teaching in a new online Military and Veterans Counseling specialization within our Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. We are particularly interested in applicants who have prior U.S. military experience and/or a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing active duty and veteran military service members and their families. In close physical proximity to multiple military installations as well as the state capitol and Department of Veterans Services, William & Mary ideally is located to provide faculty with service and research opportunities involving active duty military and veteran populations.

This visiting faculty position is a nine-month appointment and is part of the School Psychology and Counselor Education (SPACE) Department. The dates of appointment would be January 10, 2020 through August 9, 2020. In addition to the Clinical Mental Health & Military & Veterans Counseling concentration, the department offers Master of Arts in Education concentrations in Clinical Mental Health & Addictions Counseling, School Counseling, and Marriage and Family Counseling and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. The new specialization was made possible through funds appropriated by the Virginia General Assembly in an effort to better serve the mental health needs of its military and veteran constituents. The specialization will begin being offered online in August 2019 and on campus in August 2020. The School of Education is housed in a state-of-the-art teaching facility. Further information about William & Mary and the School of Education can be accessed at: https://education.wm.edu/.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach develop three online courses specific to the Military & Veterans Specialization, teach two courses in spring 2020, and two courses in summer 2020 in the online master’s degree in counseling program.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must have:
(a) Direct military service or a strong association with military service
(b) An earned doctorate in Counselor Education & Supervision from a CACREP accredited institution;
© A clear and well-articulated counselor educator identity;
(d) Current licensure and/or ability to obtain counseling licensure in Virginia;
(e) Direct experience in clinical mental health counseling service delivery;
(f) Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, and negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to those who have:
(a) A record of direct military service;
(b) Experience teaching, developing, or implementing online counseling coursework;
© Prior experience working with master’s level counseling trainees;
(d) Prior experience with CACREP accreditation and the 2016 Standards
(e) A strong diversity and social justice orientation;
(f) Prior college, university, or agency experience.

Department3M1000 Education OperationsLocationWilliam & MaryJob Open Date09/11/2019Review Begin Date10/15/2019Job Close DateOpen Until FilledNoJob CategoryInstructional FacultySpecial Application Instructions

Review of application materials will begin October 15, 2019. For full consideration all materials must be received by the review date. Materials received after the review date will be considered if needed.

Application materials should include:
1. A cover letter explaining professional education, experience, and suitability for the position.
2. A full curriculum vita.
3. The names, addresses (including titles and institutions), telephone numbers, and email addresses of five professional references.

Application materials should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Charles McAdams.

Background Check Statement

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement

William & Mary is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access employer and actively encourages applications from minorities, women, disabled persons and veterans.

Supplemental Questions

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Required DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Other Doc

Optional Documents