Assistant Professor Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Title: Assistant Professor Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Location: Bridgeport United States

Job Description:

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

 

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The University of Bridgeport, Master’s in Counseling program invites applications for full-time faculty in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The Counseling Department is committed to educating, developing and training students to serve a multicultural society as counselors and professionals in community, corporate, organization, hospital and school settings. The department provides students with a quality educational experience in counseling and college student affairs preparation through classroom teaching, clinical practice, supervision and scholarly research. We are dedicated to providing evidence-based training to create career opportunities that benefit the students and the community they serve. We are committed to ethical and effective counseling and require our students to adhere to the American Counseling Associations (ACA) code of ethics. As an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity and gender issues. This program is CACREP accredited.

 

This is a 12-month full-time position with on-campus and hybrid/remote duties. The successful candidate will be asked to teach courses in person and in a distance-learning format and coordinate with local stakeholders for department and program needs.

 

Full-time faculty members at the University of Bridgeport are responsible for maintaining the highest academic standards in their disciplines. Faculty advise students; develop and maintain curriculum; stay current in their disciplines; stay current with pedagogy and teaching methodology; participate in on- and off-campus staff development activities; fulfill administrative responsibilities relevant to their positions; and participate in college and community service. 

 

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

 

• Teach and supervise a full-time course load per semester in the graduate program in Counseling program with a focus on evidenced based mental health counseling. 

• Supervise graduate students in Counseling at field placement sites in collaboration with the Practicum/Internship Coordinator.

• Mentor a full load of advisees in counseling, including registration, future career goals, and licensure and graduation requirements. 

• Prepare candidates for state and national license examinations and/or certification requirements.

• Liaison with community agency and mental health partners.

• Serve on and participate in University and departmental committees.

• Actively participate in recruitment, and retention of new students. 

• Assist in maintaining CACREP accreditation standards.

• Maintain professional identity and commitment to counselor education (i.e., participation in ACA and/or its divisions), 

• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to develop professional degree programs,

• Conducts all work in a safe manner and ensures all work safety practices are followed.

 

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated skills teaching in on-line environments.

• Demonstrated track record of positive teaching outcomes.

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited program. 

• Connecticut State license (LPC) or eligible.

• A minimum of three years of work experience in the field.

 

Optional/Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual. 

• Teaching and/or clinical experience working with children and adolescents.

• Persons from underrepresented groups in the counseling profession are encouraged to apply.

 

Special Requirements: 

• Valid license professional counselor. 

• Membership in ACA and other professional counseling organizations.

 

Required Application Materials:

• Curriculum Vita.

• Cover letter which addresses how the applicant’s experiences relate to the required qualifications.  

 

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• 401k employer match

• Employee & dependent life insurance

• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents

• PTO program 

• Flexible work schedules / work from home opportunities 

 

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

The University of Bridgeport provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University of Bridgeport complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.