What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant or Associate Professor and Program Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling position at Gannon University?
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Posting Summary
Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor and Program Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Posting Number F249P
Division Dept. of Psychology & Counseling
Department Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience
Location Ruskin, Fl
Position Summary
The Gannon University College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (Ruskin, Florida Campus) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor and Program Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The Program Director will have teaching and advising responsibilities and will be provided release time for administrative duties. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.
Gannon University has CACREP accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs at the Erie and Ursuline College campuses, both of which are in high demand and currently at enrollment capacity. The Program Director is responsible for developing curriculum for a new program in Ruskin, Florida and developing initial relationships with clinical placement sites. With support from colleagues at the other two Gannon University campuses, the Program Director will prepare the new program to comply with accreditation standards as a secondary location, with a goal of admitting a first cohort of students in Fall 2028.
Upon launch of the new program, the successful candidate will engage in student recruitment, teach graduate courses, advise students, and participate in departmental, college, and university committees and service activities. The program director will be responsible for assessment, budget management, CACREP reporting, and participate in recruitment of additional faculty. Ideal candidates will provide evidence of competence in interactive and collaborative teaching styles, as well as active scholarship in the counseling field and commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting. Qualified candidates will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues, advise students and prepare them intellectually, professionally, and personally, and engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship as is appropriate to the application and receipt of tenure and promotion at Gannon.
Requirements include an earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision (completed by time of appointment) with demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education. Licensure as a Professional Counselor, or ability to obtain licensure in Florida within one year of hire, is preferred. Qualified candidates will be proficient in curriculum design, program administration, program evaluation, instruction and advising, and knowledgeable about CACREP accreditation requirements and process.
Gannon University is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility. Located along Florida’s stunning Gulf Coast, the town of Ruskin is a relaxed community conveniently nestled within the bustling Tampa Bay area, with close proximity to St. Petersburg.
Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites members of underrepresented groups to apply. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Gannon visit www.gannon.edu.
Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter, CV, and the contact information for three professional references to https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/. Review of applications will begin immediately and this position will remain open until filled. The finalist will be required to submit an original transcript from the institution awarding their terminal degree. References will not be contacted without permission from applicants.
Required Qualifications
Education: An earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision (completed by time of appointment) with demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education.
Rank: In accordance with the University’s standards, Provost and Vice President for Student Experience awards initial rank at the time of employment.
Licenses and Certifications: Licensure as a Professional Counselor, or ability to obtain licensure in Florida within one year of hire, is preferred.
University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its strong liberal arts foundation that supports exemplary professional education programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Qualified candidates will be proficient in curriculum design, program administration, program evaluation, instruction and advising, and knowledgeable about CACREP accreditation requirements and process.
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy academic environment and necessary travel.
Work is performed in a busy classroom and office setting.
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Position Type Regular Faculty
Employment Status Full-Time
Position Length 12M
Credits Per Year 24 credits
Posting Summary
Position Title Assistant or Associate Professor and Program Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Posting Number F249P
Division Dept. of Psychology & Counseling
Department Col.Humanities,Ed.&SocScience
Location Ruskin, Fl
Position Summary
The Gannon University College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (Ruskin, Florida Campus) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor and Program Director of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The Program Director will have teaching and advising responsibilities and will be provided release time for administrative duties. Candidates must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and professional education traditions.
Gannon University has CACREP accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs at the Erie and Ursuline College campuses, both of which are in high demand and currently at enrollment capacity. The Program Director is responsible for developing curriculum for a new program in Ruskin, Florida and developing initial relationships with clinical placement sites. With support from colleagues at the other two Gannon University campuses, the Program Director will prepare the new program to comply with accreditation standards as a secondary location, with a goal of admitting a first cohort of students in Fall 2028.
Upon launch of the new program, the successful candidate will engage in student recruitment, teach graduate courses, advise students, and participate in departmental, college, and university committees and service activities. The program director will be responsible for assessment, budget management, CACREP reporting, and participate in recruitment of additional faculty. Ideal candidates will provide evidence of competence in interactive and collaborative teaching styles, as well as active scholarship in the counseling field and commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting. Qualified candidates will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues, advise students and prepare them intellectually, professionally, and personally, and engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship as is appropriate to the application and receipt of tenure and promotion at Gannon.
Requirements include an earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision (completed by time of appointment) with demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education. Licensure as a Professional Counselor, or ability to obtain licensure in Florida within one year of hire, is preferred. Qualified candidates will be proficient in curriculum design, program administration, program evaluation, instruction and advising, and knowledgeable about CACREP accreditation requirements and process.
Gannon University is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility. Located along Florida’s stunning Gulf Coast, the town of Ruskin is a relaxed community conveniently nestled within the bustling Tampa Bay area, with close proximity to St. Petersburg.
Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites members of underrepresented groups to apply. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about Gannon visit www.gannon.edu.
Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter, CV, and the contact information for three professional references to https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/. Review of applications will begin immediately and this position will remain open until filled. The finalist will be required to submit an original transcript from the institution awarding their terminal degree. References will not be contacted without permission from applicants.
Required Qualifications
Education: An earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision (completed by time of appointment) with demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education.
Rank: In accordance with the University’s standards, Provost and Vice President for Student Experience awards initial rank at the time of employment.
Licenses and Certifications: Licensure as a Professional Counselor, or ability to obtain licensure in Florida within one year of hire, is preferred.
University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its strong liberal arts foundation that supports exemplary professional education programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Qualified candidates will be proficient in curriculum design, program administration, program evaluation, instruction and advising, and knowledgeable about CACREP accreditation requirements and process.
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy academic environment and necessary travel.
Work is performed in a busy classroom and office setting.
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Position Type Regular Faculty
Employment Status Full-Time
Position Length 12M
Credits Per Year 24 credits