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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Teaching Faculty I
Job Summary:
The Department of Counseling Psychology at The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a Teaching Faculty I position in the field of counseling psychology.
The desired candidate will have the ability to provide instruction in across our undergraduate courses, including our undergraduate cross-departmental B.S. major in Health Promotion and Health Equity and have the potential to contribute to expansion of future undergraduate course offerings. The candidate may also provide instruction in our master’s program in counseling, and depending upon qualifications and needs, our PhD program in counseling psychology. The desired candidate will teach twelve credits per semester for a 100% appointment and, depending upon the needs and structure of the course, may supervise graduate student Teaching Assistants. Teaching responsibilities of up to 3 credits may be substituted with other administrative and service duties related to department needs and depending upon candidate expertise.
Candidates will be expected to contribute to training emphasizing scientist practitioner perspectives, possess competence to serve individuals for mental health and wellness across treatment settings, and to uphold APA and ACA professional and ethical standards. Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate service in the field that has a specific focus in Counseling Psychology and/or components that are specific to the profession of Counseling Psychology.
Information about the Department of Counseling Psychology and School of Education:
The Department of Counseling Psychology offers the MPCAC-accredited master's degree (M.S.) in counseling and the APA-accredited doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in counseling psychology. The department is also a contributor (along with Rehabilitation Psychology and Kinesiology) to the collaborative, cross-departmental undergraduate major in Health Promotion and Health Equity.
The department’s master's and doctoral programs are intended to provide a closely- integrated didactic experiential curriculum for the preparation of health service psychologists and mental health counselors. The doctoral degree consistent with the APA's scientist-practitioner model of training, emphasizes the integration of counseling and psychological theory and practice with substantive development of research skills in the domains encompassed by counseling psychology. The masters in science degree is MPCAC accredited and emphasizes service delivery, and its practica/internship components reflect that emphasis. The curriculum stresses knowledge and development of skills in individual and group counseling, consultation, research, ethics, multiculturalism, and career counseling. The department’s mission is to foster growth, healing, and inclusion in teaching, research, and practice. Current department faculty have scholarly expertise in the following areas: psychotherapy processes and outcomes, educational and vocational development, community-engaged practices and systems-level healthcare interventions, child development and parent-child interactions, mindfulness and meditation-based interventions, and health psychology.
The Department of Counseling Psychology’s Counseling Psychology Training Clinic (CPTC) offers no fee and sliding scale psychological services to UW-Madison students and Dane County residents. The clinic offers individual, family, and group therapy services and provides direct mental health support and outreach to UW-Madison students through an innovative community support partnership with University Health Services at UW-Madison.
The Department of Counseling Psychology is part of the UW-Madison School of Education, which is regularly ranked as one of the top Schools of Education in the nation. The School is proud of the outstanding breadth of its programs, with departments in Education, Health, and the Arts. The School views this broad range of programs as a tremendous strength. The UW-Madison School of Education is committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning, research and service by supporting and maintaining inclusive working and learning environments where all can flourish, and where the unique contributions of students, faculty, and staff from a broad range of perspectives, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures are valued.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
- Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
- Develop exams and assignments
- Contribute service to the department
- Hold regular weekly office hours
- Maintain course web pages
- Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance
- Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy
- Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
- Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties
Department:
School of Education / Counseling Psychology
Compensation:
Minimum: $70,000.00 on a 9-month/academic pay basis
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated competence in teaching, including evidence of course instruction effectiveness
- Current knowledge and background in Counseling Psychology and mental health
- Ability to respond to the needs of learners from a variety of educational backgrounds and learning styles
- Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Timeliness in responding to inquiries
- Experience and expertise in the American Psychological Association’s and American Counseling Association’s professional standards, Code of Ethics, and domains of practice
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in using Canvas learning management system
- Licensed as a Health Service Psychologist or Mental Health Counselor
Education:
Degree and area of specialization:
Doctorate in Counseling Psychology or closely related field, by start date.
License/certification:
Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist and/or mental health counselor in Wisconsin preferred.
How to Apply:
Please click “apply now” and follow the instructions. You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following documents:
- a letter of interest addressed to the search committee
- a curriculum vitae
- a statement describing your teaching interests and qualifications
- evidence of teaching effectiveness
- reference information for 3 recommenders
Note: There is one area to upload all documents in the application portal, but you can upload multiple documents for your application. Incomplete application packages that do not include all of the requested documentation will not be considered.
Contact Information:
Nancy Jaeckle
Department Administrator
nejaeckle@wisc.edu
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