Visiting Assistant Professor or Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship in School Counseling DEPARTMENT: School of EducationAPPOINTMENT: Eleven (11) month, full-time positionAVAILABLE: August 2022POSTING DATE: April 8 2022                APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled ; application review will begin April 25, 2022.

 

School of Education

The University of Redlands Department of Counseling and Human Services seeks applications for a school counseling visiting assistant professor or postdoctoral teaching fellow.  The appointment will be for up to two years, carries a competitive salary, and is situated within an academic unit with an historic focus on justice and equity, and an ongoing and authentic commitment to the implementation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices and principles.

The successful applicant will teach courses primarily in our school counseling program and supervise field placement experiences.  The school counseling program is the second largest program in the School of Education, with growing student demand. The program goals are mission aligned with the school’s commitment to prepare diverse graduates and professionals to serve in diverse communities throughout the Inland Empire. 

The position, whether filled by a visiting assistant professor or a postdoctoral teaching fellow, is  offered at a competitive salary, with an additional premium if filled as a visiting assistant professor. The successful candidate will join an active community of scholars, which includes opportunities to participate in faculty development and potential collaborative activities under the auspices of our newly revamped Center for Educational Justice. The successful candidate will receive the appropriate mentorship in developing teaching skills primarily and, secondarily, scholarship. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Doctorate in counseling or counselor education with an emphasis in school counseling or a closely related field
• Demonstrated success working with diverse populations
• Competence in clinical supervision attained through formal coursework
• Strong professional commitment to the preparation of professional school counselors
• Commitment to the use of educational technology 
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills 

The University of Redlands, a private nondenominational Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), is one of the leading private liberal arts universities for the Western region. The School of Education prepares counselors and educators who are committed to social justice and who are prepared for effective practice in increasingly complex educational and clinical contexts.   

The Department of Counseling offers master’s degrees in school counseling and in clinical mental health counseling as well as a Pupil Personnel Services credential.  A master’s degree in human services is under development.  Departmental faculty include both experienced practitioners as well as nationally prominent scholars and leaders in both counseling and psychology training. 

We seek a colleague who both demonstrates, and will foster in students, a pluralistic notion of values and who challenges assumptions and stereotypes.  The University of Redlands is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and actively encourages applications from minority and other members of underrepresented groups. The University of Redlands does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities.

TO APPLY:   Send (a) a curriculum vita; (b) an unofficial transcript; and (c) a cover letter that responds to the position criteria and also provides a brief statement of teaching philosophy, list of courses/subjects you have the expertise to teach, evidence of successful teaching, experiences with diverse populations, and strengths and experiences with respect to demonstrated commitment to social and diversity inclusion; (d) three letters of recommendation. Digital application materials should be sent to the search coordinator, Maribel Cruz at SOE_Employment@redlands.edu. Please indicate the specific position and role (Visiting Assistant or Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow) you are applying for in your email. Mailed applications should be addressed to Department of Counseling and Human Services Search Committee, c/o Maribel Cruz, University of Redlands, 1200 E. Colton Ave, Redlands, CA 92373. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed please call (909) 748-8040.

INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19: New employees are required to submit proof of having received the full course dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine including a booster or submit an exemption request for medical or religious reasons within sixty (60) days from your date of hire.

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