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Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor

Oregon State University

Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor

Oregon State University - Cascades

Department: Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB)

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Location: Bend

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Job Summary:

OSU -Cascades is seeking candidates for up to two fixed-term Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor faculty positions in our CACREP accredited Master of Counseling Program in Bend, Oregon.

Appointment at the Assistant Professor (Clinical) rank is anticipated; however, appointment at a promoted rank may be considered depending upon the qualifications of the successful candidate.

The position(s) focuses primarily on teaching core courses in school counseling and/or clinical mental health and for supervising practica and internships in school and/or clinical mental health settings in a CACREP -accredited Master of Counseling program at OSU Cascades in Bend, Oregon. A strong commitment to the preparation of entry-level masters students is desirable.

Our program prepares graduates to deliver professional counseling services in a clinical mental health or school setting and is distinguished by a cohort model where students form strong bonds and progress together in the development of theory, practice, and personal growth.

As a small, branch campus of Oregon State University, OSU -Cascades offers the benefits of a small campus with the resources of a large state institution. The Master’s in Counseling is a program of Oregon State University’s College of Education at the Cascades campus and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

• 217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

50% Classroom and Laboratory Instruction

• Teach, train, advise, and supervise counseling students in instructional lectures, in online laboratories and seminars

• Develop and create innovative curriculum

• Engage in program review and revision, accreditation compliance, and assessment of curricula

30% Clinical Practice

• Participate in the instruction and supervision of practicum/internship practice, including primary management of select cases, practical instruction in assessment, diagnosis and treatment, including prevention, care coordination, crisis response, and risk assessment.

• Provide clinical mentorship of school, clinical mental health counseling students, and counselor education doctoral students.

• Timely communication with students regarding their clients and site supervisors, as well as any ancillary providers, and maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.

10% Service

• Participate in activities that support, enhance, or extend the work and missions of the academic unit, college and/or university. Serve on committees and participate in activities in service of the program and larger issues. Interact with others in a collegial and professional manner.

• Participate in activities that support, enhance, or improve the profession, whether defined as one’s discipline or teaching. Service to the profession includes, but is not limited to, offices held and committee assignments performed for professional associations and learned societies.

10% Scholarly Activity

• Counselor educators are expected to expand knowledge in their field. Scholarship and creative activity are understood to be intellectual work whose significance is validated by peers and which is communicated. More specifically, such work is based upon a high level of professional expertise; must be original, must be documented and validated through the peer review process or critique; and must be communicated in appropriate ways so as to have an impact on or significance beyond the Oregon State University community and for the discipline itself.

Scholarly activity can be demonstrated by:

• Publication in peer reviewed journals, publications encompassing description and evaluation of novel client care services, presenting original material to peer groups and professional venues;

• Program development and innovation, outcomes of innovative programs and/or services, definitive therapy reviews, or case reports; and

• Authorship of professional practice guidelines, textbooks, book chapters, monographs, or other educational materials and advising government agencies, industry, or professional groups.

What You Will Need

• Earned doctoral Degree in Counselor Education, preferably from a CACREP -accredited program, or have related doctoral degrees and have been employed as full-time faculty members in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013. Doctoral degree must be earned by start date.

• Evidence of counseling professional identity

• Evidence of effective university teaching experience

• Experience of counseling supervision.

• Demonstrated leadership experience, as evidenced by relevant professional activities, initiatives, or accomplishments.

• Licensed or license eligible in Oregon (e.g., Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed School Counselor)

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing access, equity, and social justice, through teaching, research, and/or service.

• Effectiveness in written and oral communication

• Commitment to collegiality

• A demonstrated commitment to growth as an educator and supervisor

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• One year of experience teaching and/or supervising in a counselor education program

• Experience in counselor education program leadership (e.g., program chair, coordinator, CACREP liaison, internship coordinator, etc.)

• Experience with practica and/or internship supervision of clinical and school counseling students

• Experience directing a counseling center and/or student clinical training program.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 10, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV;

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Statement of Teaching

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact: Ryan Reese at ryan.reese@osucascades.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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