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Type of Position: Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: Yes

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation\xe2\x80\x99s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department: Department of Rehabilitation, Human Resources & Communication Disorders

Department\'s Website: https://clrm.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties: The Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and Supervision is a 9-month, tenure-track, full-time faculty position. The duties and responsibilities of this tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and supervision position include: teaching graduate courses in the counselor education program; conducting research that results in refereed publications and professional presentations; pursuing external funding through grant proposal submissions; directing students\' independent research projects and dissertations; advising graduate students and chairing/serving on doctoral advisory and dissertation committees; participating in public service and professional organizations; engaging in interdisciplinary research to promote learning and health in schools; and engaging in service activities at the program, department, college, and university levels.

This faculty position is part of a cluster hire in the signature research area of \xe2\x80\x98healthy schools\xe2\x80\x99 in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas. Schools are vital anchors for the well-being of every community. Educators have been increasingly focused on the impact of physical, behavioral, and mental health on the educational and cognitive outcomes of children. Similarly, healthcare professionals have actively emphasized the need for early education and interventions to promote positive health outcomes. The College of Education and Health Professions is uniquely poised to promote research and collaboration across its education and health programs to maximize learning and health in schools. To this end, the College is seeking outstanding candidates for tenure-track faculty positions who are committed to advancing research in the signature research area of \xe2\x80\x98healthy schools.\xe2\x80\x99 Building on existing faculty strengths, the new faculty hired as part of the \xe2\x80\x98healthy schools\xe2\x80\x99 cluster will engage in collaborative research aimed at improving education and health outcomes of children and youth.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution in Counselor Education conferred by the start of employment

An established or emerging research agenda focused on healthy schools and/or related topics (e.g., student mental health, school safety, social emotional development of K-12 students, the school-home connection, the relationship between academic achievement and/or career development and mental health) within the field of counseling

Evidence of exemplary performance and promise of success in research/scholarly activity

Eligibility for Arkansas state licensure

Doctoral-level preparation in clinical supervision

Strong interest in and a professional commitment to the preparation of master\xe2\x80\x99s level counselors and doctoral level counselor educators

Preferred Qualifications:

Counseling experience in a school setting including school based mental health

Demonstrated commitment to promoting a culture of inclusive excellence

Evidence of interdisciplinary research bridging education and health fields

Experience with interprofessional education (IPE) and/or interprofessional practice (IPC)

Experience submitting and/or securing grant funds.

Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and collegiality

Additional Information:

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Dr. David Christian
ddchrist@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Completed applications received by 09/01/2023, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Adult Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University\'s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity: N/A

Frequent Physical Activity: N/A

Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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