Webster University

Faculty Position in School Counseling

Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Posted 08-29-2013

Webster University invites applications for a tenure-track full-time appointment in Counselor Education beginning Spring 2014. A doctorate in School Counseling, Counseling or Counselor Education and Supervision (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) preferably from a CACREP and NCATE -accredited program is required although consideration will be given to strong candidates who are ABD. Applicants from related disciplines who have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a Counselor Education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013 are also encouraged to apply.

Experience in K-12 school counseling for at least 2 years is required as is experience working with K-12 students from diverse populations. Eligibility as a certified school counselor in Missouri is also required.Experience in University teaching and clinical supervision of counselors in training is highly desirable. 

The individual must be prepared to develop/teach courses in a school counseling state certification and degree program including supervision of school counseling practica and internships. This individual will also be expected to develop and foster working relationships with school internship sites.

This is a twelve (12) month academic position. Faculty members have advising and clinical supervision responsibilities, are expected to teach core-counseling courses, engage in professional development, and other activities to support a counselor identity. In addition, faculty are expected to participate in department, college, and university governance activities, and other university events.

Webster University, founded in 1915, is a private, multi-campus, and international institution with academic programs in over 100 locations in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The St. Louis campus provides an academic home for more than 3,500 undergraduate and 3,300 graduate students (http://www.webster.edu

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Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should forward: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching philosophy, (4) teaching evaluations, (5) statement of research interests and relevant publications, and (6) at least three professional (former graduate faculty and clinical supervisors) letters of references. Please mail application materials to School Counseling Search Committee, Human Resources, Webster University, 470 E. Lockwood Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63119-3194.

Webster University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action educator and employer. We are committed to maintaining a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. We strongly encourage applications from those who identify as diverse in terms of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, and/or veteran status.                                                        

Thank you,