Job Details

Job Location: Ottawa University - Overland Park, Kansas - Overland Park, KS

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: PhD

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: No - Driving MVR

Job Category: Faculty Instructional

Description

COUNSELING VISITING FACULTY POSITION

CURRENT OPENING

Ottawa University, OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS CAMPUS

OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its' Residential Campuses in Ottawa, Kansas and Surprise, Arizona and its' Adult and Online Program based in Overland Park, Kansas (with ground presence in Overland Park, KS; Brookfield, WI; and metropolitan Phoenix, AZ).

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing engaging and effective instruction and academic advising to graduate students. Working collaboratively with other faculty across all campuses and the Dean of Arts and Sciences, the Visiting Professor of Counseling will engage with assessment to ensure excellent pedagogy and curriculum improvements within the discipline contributing to the Master of Arts in Counseling Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching and Advising

• Teaching Load: Teaching a full-time course load, defined as eight (8) courses per year, four courses per semester, or the equivalent of 24 credit hours per year (12 credit hours per semester). Load definitions for courses involving laboratory instruction, supervision of experiential learning, or other variations from the traditional lecture/seminar format are determined in consultation with the Dean of Arts and Sciences. Course load primarily consists of undergraduate and graduate psychology courses. There are options to teach interdisciplinary and liberal arts core courses as well.
• Teaching Standards: Maintain a high standard in classroom teaching through engaging and effective pedagogy, exhibiting awareness and understanding of best practices in graduate education through application in the classroom, and remaining current with issues, curriculum, and classroom approaches in both the liberal arts and the candidate's academic discipline.
• Advising: Attend to student needs and concerns, and work with each student's advising team members to identify and develop opportunities for each individual learner. Collaborate as needed in scheduling courses, addressing academic concerns, and supporting efforts in retention.

Service

• Participate with faculty in governance issues related to curriculum and course development and revisions, including review of adjunct syllabi as assigned. Collaborate in University and program assessment of the academic needs of students, in analyzing trends, and developing and recommending changes as needed. Collaborate as needed in scheduling courses and addressing academic concerns (such as, but not limited to, serving on an academic grievance committee)
• Contribute to recruitment and retention efforts for campus growth and sustainability
• Participate in the interviewing process, orientation, mentoring, and development of new faculty as needed.
• Participate in Campus and University-wide governance by responding to and engaging in dialogue related to academic issues across the university.
• Participate in Campus and University-wide committee work, including on-going committees, program assessments, task-oriented committees or task forces, and other projects or committees as requested

Scholarship

• Maintain awareness of contemporary trends and evolving knowledge within one's academic discipline and in the liberal arts through research, creative work, writing, conference attendance (either virtually or at designated location), public presentations (in-person and virtually), and other involvement in the regional and national community of higher education professionals

Assessment

• Maintain effective curricula through participation in university-wide assessment processes.

General

• As key members of our academic community, faculty are expected to abide by all rules and regulations contained in the University Faculty Handbook and the University Employment Policies Handbook. This information is available and open for reading or examination at any time.
• Other Duties as assigned.

STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University's policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University's Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions, accruing alignment within expectations of the University's Diversity Statement.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Counseling Education & Supervision, or equivalent (APA or CACREP preferred).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Three or more years of applicable experience is preferred.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification, industry-specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:

• Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Kansas
• Clinical Experience
• Excellent teaching aptitudes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with fellow university faculty as well as departments who support student life and academic achievement.
• Ability to teach effectively in a graduate classroom.
• Ability to be flexible in adjusting to and responding to both student and local university needs and concerns.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in curriculum development.

Founded in 1865, Ottawa University (www.ottawa.edu) is a not-for-profit, comprehensive university affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. The University's traditional campuses are located in Ottawa, Kansas and Surprise, Arizona. In addition to the traditional campuses, Ottawa University offers innovative, flexible adult education programs for both the bachelors and graduate level at its campuses located within the United States and through online degree programs throughout the U.S. Ottawa University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Building on its foundation as a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry, Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service to God and humanity. The University's Code of Conduct and Ethics interprets this mission as it applies to the everyday decisions, behaviors and actions of those within the community. All members of the Ottawa University Community are responsible for sustaining the highest ethical standards of the University, and of the broader communities in which it functions.

Ottawa University celebrates and prizes the diversity of its students, faculty, staff and Board of Trustees. In keeping with its Mission Statement, the University is called to actively foster an environment of awareness, appreciation, and intentional inclusivity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage them to apply.

A completed Application for Employment is required at http://www.ottawa.edu/Careers as a part of the application process. Please include the following as a part of your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter addressing all the requirements mentioned in this posting.
• Samples of Student Evaluation
• Teaching Statement
• Three professional references
• Copy of professional license.

If needed, additional information can be emailed to ouhr@ottawa.edu .

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.