Carlow University invites applications for a full-time, clinical faculty position at the Rank of Assistant Professor in the Graduate Program within the Department of Psychology and Counseling. This is a Non-Tenure Track position. The department offers a B.A. in Psychology, a M.S. degree in Professional Counseling with concentrations in Family and Children, Alcohol and Drug Counseling and School Counseling, and a Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology. Carlow prides itself on its reputation for quality teaching and supportive faculty-student relationships.
Responsibilities include teaching primarily graduate-level courses, academic advising, and working with other members of the Department to refine our graduate practitioner-scholar programs of study. As a non-tenure track position, the candidate will have the opportunity to negotiate a scholarship agenda with the Department Chair.
Responsibilities:
Teach primarily graduate-level courses. These courses will be in the day, online, and evening/weekend accelerated format.
Deliver effective academic advising for both traditional day and evening/weekend accelerated students.
Work with other members of the Department to refine the graduate practitioner-scholar programs of study.
Negotiate and pursue a scholarship agenda, with approval of the Department Chair.
Support and appreciate liberal arts education.
Serve on academic committees.
Develop new academic courses.
Engage in scholarly research.
Participate in service to the school, university, and community.
Demonstrate and reflect an understanding of and commitment to the mission and core values of Carlow University and the Sisters of Mercy.
The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
Qualifications:
Earned Doctoral degree in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology or School Psychology.
Be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Pennsylvania.
Have a strong background in counselor training/supervision.
Have the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Demonstrate excellence in or potential for teaching in such content areas as human development, family and child intervention and psychological assessment.
Interest in eventually assuming a leadership role within the Department is desirable.
Demonstrate a passion for collegiality and a commitment to the consistent and equitable treatment of students and colleagues.
Preference will be given to those who have some practitioner experience.
Candidate must be available to teach traditional day, online, and evening/weekend accelerated courses.
Experience teaching at the college/university level.
Technological proficiency in a digital learning environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience in advising/counseling or mentoring.
All Carlow University employees are expected to be honorable and maintain the highest standard of ethical conduct, upholding the Carlow University Mission and Core Values. Employees are held accountable for: living the values of integrity and respect; treating all people with dignity; demonstrating professionalism; maintaining confidentiality; disclosing conflicts of interest; using University assets and resources appropriately; and reporting violations of laws and University policies.
Application Process
All positions require the following:
Letter of Application including teaching philosophy;
Current curriculum vitae including teaching experience, research interests, publications, and national, regional and local presentations;
Three current letters of reference;
Official transcripts
Send to Department of Psychology and Counseling, Carlow University, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or e-mail to ude.wolrac|3RH#ude.wolrac|3RH.
Only completed application packets will be advanced in consideration. Review will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. This position begins August 2014.
Carlow University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer by choice. We value diversity and we are committed to the recruitment of underrepresented groups.
