Walsh University Hiring for Counseling and Human Development Faculty – Program Chair at North Canton, OH Full Time

Description

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values based, Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community and close student-teacher interactions. A commitment to the Judeo Christian tradition, diversity and service learning are critical to the mission of Walsh University.

Walsh University is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for an innovative, energetic individual interested in joining a highly successful and respected Counseling and Human Development program. Currently, we have an open position for a Program Chair and Core Faculty member. We offer specializations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling that are fully accredited by CACREP at the masters degree. Additionally, the program has an approved academic certificate in addictions counseling. The Counseling and Human Development program is housed in the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences along with programs in Exercise Science, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities include:

• Administration of the program
• Maintain CACREP accreditation
• Lead CACREP processes and reporting
• Mentor and evaluate full-time faculty
• Recruit and mentor adjunct faculty
• Teach in area(s) of content expertise
• Experience in online teaching and/or online course development
• Review, revise, and develop curriculum
• Advise and mentor students
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda pertinent to area of expertise
• Serve in various committees on campus in addition to serving the profession through involvement with professional associations, etc.
• Collaborate with the Dean, VP of Academic Affairs, and other Program Chairs
• Collaborate with Graduate Admissions in recruiting prospective graduate students
• And more exciting opportunities

Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following:

• Meet CACREP expectations for core faculty
• PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from a CACREP accredited institution
• Counselor Educator with related terminal degree grandfathered by CACREP (per Standards) will be considered
• LPC license in Ohio or eligible for licensure in Ohio required (LPCC-S preferred) and/or LSC license in Ohio or eligible for licensure in Ohio required
• LICDC-CS license in Ohio or eligible for licensure in Ohio is strongly preferred
• 3-5 years of experience as a licensed clinical practitioner in community mental health and/or in school counseling settings preferred
• Teaching experience at the graduate level
• Prior administrative and/or leadership experience preferred
• Experience in curriculum development and program assessment preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex projects
• Though the program will be fully online in the next 2-3 years, the Program Chair will be expected to work mainly on campus (in North Canton, Ohio). This is not a remote position.
• Cover letter should address applicants understanding of Walsh University as a Catholic university of distinction and how applicant might help to bring the institutional mission/vision/values to life in their teaching, scholarship, and service on campus and beyond