Job Description

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement. One of 13 four-year institutions within the Universities of Wisconsin, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that's unparalleled.  An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one's future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals. The university is the proud recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion from The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a testament to years of strategic efforts.

UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that's easy to call home. Find out why.

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Counseling (FA) or Lecturer of Counseling (AS)

Employment Type: Full time, Faculty (Assistant Professor) or Academic Staff (Lecturer), Salaried 

Reports To: The Assistant Professor (FA) or Lecturer (AS) will report to the Chair of the Psychology, Professional Counseling, and Neuroscience department.

Pay Range: Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Psychology, Professional Counseling, and Neuroscience in the College of Natural and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time (9-month), tenure-track (Faculty) or lecturer (Academic Staff) position in the graduate program of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This is a fully on ground position scheduled to begin in August 2024.  The tenure-track option (Faculty) includes teaching (24 credits or 6 courses per year), research, and service responsibilities, while the lecturer position (Academic Staff) requires teaching (30 credits or 8 classes per year) and service responsibilities only.  Opportunities to teach additional courses in the summer and winterim semesters may be available in both the CMHC and undergraduate psychology programs for additional compensation depending upon the needs of the Department. The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate in counseling or counselor education, experience teaching across the curriculum in CMHC, experience supervising clinical mental health students. Both positions will provide clinical supervision and advisement to students in the CMHC program, contribute service to UW-Parkside, the College of Natural and Health Sciences, the Department, the profession, and the community, as well as other duties as assigned. 
 

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Counseling, Counselor Education or related field.
• Experience teaching and providing clinical supervision to clinical mental health counseling students.
• Tenure track (Faculty) - Research and scholarly activity in clinical mental health counseling (specialization is open).
• Experience working with students and staff from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Licensed as a Professional Counselor, training license will be considered with a requirement to be independently licensed within 2 years of hire

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Key Job Responsibilities Tenure Track (Faculty)

• 60% Teaching:
  • Teaching courses in the graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
• 20% Scholarly Research:
  • Publications, presentations, and or grant activity in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
• 20% Service:
  • Service to Program and Department, College of Natural and Health Sciences, UW-Parkside, profession and community including advising students in the graduate program.

Key Job Responsibilities Teaching (Academic Staff)

• 80% Teaching:
  • Teaching courses in the graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
• 20% Service:
  • Service to Program and Department, College of Natural and Health Sciences, UW-Parkside, profession and community including advising students in the graduate program.

Job Description: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/standard-job-description-library/?jobID=29762 or https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/standard-job-description-library/?jobID=30561 

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.    

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/     

Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/     

LEGAL NOTICES:

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)    

Note: Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a ¿disparate impact¿ and is not ¿job-related and consistent with business necessity¿ in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applicants should relate to the duties of the job.  

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer:  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.    

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204.  Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.                                              

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available at https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/universitypolice/crimestats.cfm. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.  

THE UNIVERSITY:

UW-Parkside is a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility, academic excellence, student success, diversity, and community engagement.  This beautiful campus is on 700 acres of woodland & prairie in the heart of the Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, between Racine and Kenosha and near Lake Michigan.  The university enrolls approximately 5,000 students, many of whom are first- generation and nontraditional students.  UW-Parkside benefits from the diversity of the communities it services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties.  Kenosha and Racine are small cities that offer tranquility and convenience.  The myriad attractions of Milwaukee and Chicago are easily accessible, as is the solitude of the country. UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.    

The tri-county region that comprises the University¿s primary service area is home to an impressive array of businesses.  There are more than 10,000 small businesses in the region, as well as a large number of globally-recognized employers.  The college, through its active, engaged Advisory Board, enjoys a close relationship with many of these businesses. For further information regarding the University and community, please see our website at www.uwp.edu. 

Applications received by 6/21/2024 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.    ¿ 

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• Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position  
• Resume  
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• Teaching Philosophy
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Applications received by 6/21/2024 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter which position they are applying for- Assistant Professor of Counseling (FA) or Lecturer of Counseling (AS). 

It is the policy of UW Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below.  Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.    

If you have application questions call or email:    

Amber Marzette  

(262)595-2042  

marzetta@uwp.edu  ¿