Assistant Professor - School Counseling

Pittsburg State University seeks a faculty member in School Counseling committed to high-quality teaching for a full-time, tenure-earning position in the Department of Psychology and Counseling (http://www.pittstate.edu/college/education/psychology/index.dot). 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties include teaching undergraduate and/or master's level courses; specific courses will depend on areas of expertise and/or experience but may include: Educational Psychology, Program Planning and Management in School Counseling, Contemporary and Ethical Issues in School Counseling,Group Dynamics, Career Development, or Family Counseling. 
• Scholarly activity in the area of school counseling is desirable and service to the department, college, and university are required. 
• The candidate filling the position will be part of the M.S. School Counseling program. 
• Graduate teaching, advising, and supervision. 

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience – Time of Hire:

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education or related counseling area, applicants who are ABD will be considered.
• Candidates must be licensed or license-eligible in the State of Kansas. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience in supervising practicum/internship courses
• Experience working as a professional school counselor in elementary and/or secondary school settings
• Professional memberships in school counseling and other professional organizations
• An active research agenda. 

Job Type:  Unclassified, Faculty, Tenure Earning

Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on satisfactory criminal background and sex offender checks.

Position Start Date: August 12, 2024

Application Documents Required:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Names and contact information of three professional references
• Unofficial Undergraduate and Graduate transcripts

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 Open Until Filled with a first review date of December 30, 2023.

Search Committee Chair:  Dr. Gina Robbins, Chair, School Counseling Search Committee (grobbins@pittstate.edu)

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

The Department of Psychology and Counseling serves nearly 300 undergraduate majors and 120 graduate students (including: general, clinical, and school psychology; and school counseling). Excellence in teaching is emphasized in the department. PSU is a comprehensive regional university with an enrollment of 5,700 and is located in the city of Pittsburg, Kansas (approximate population 20,000; http://pittsburgareachamber.com/).