Associate Department Head and Assistant/Associate Professor

Location

Cumming

Department Information

The College of Health & Wellness is dedicated to promoting a culture of creativity and innovation in health education. We deliver high-impact programs that address the evolving needs of our region, community stakeholders, and healthcare partners. Through academic excellence, clinical experiences, and service-learning, our students are empowered by highly regarded faculty who are recognized for their expertise and leadership.

Job Summary

The Department of Counseling is currently searching for a 12-month faculty position to serve as the Associate Department Head and perform a variety of administrative duties in support of the day-to-day operations of the department the Master of Science in Counseling program. The Associate Department Head will be a direct support to the Department Head and will serve as the CACREP liaison for the Master of Counseling program. The Associate Department Head will maintain a reduced course load within the Department of Counseling.

Responsibilities

• Department Leadership
  • Assisting the department head with administrative tasks, such as scheduling, budgeting, and policy implementation, coordinating departmental meetings, preparation and submission of departmental reports and documentation.
  • Ensuring that the counseling department complies with all relevant regulations, institutional policies, and accreditation standards.
  • Make recommendations regarding department programs, policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of the department's strategic plan. Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify and pursue funding opportunities.
• Department Curriculum
  • Support curriculum development and review processes. Assist in the assessment and enhancement of academic programs.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of curriculum and student success services and programs, using data to make informed decisions and improvements.
• Department Operations
  • Assist in clinical placement processes, including site development/approval, placement coordination, supervisor qualifications, required documentation, and alignment with CACREP, university, and program requirements.
  • Working with other departments, faculty, and external partners to coordinate services and support for students or clients.
• Budgeting
  • Assist in the development and management of the departmental budget. Oversee the allocation and utilization of departmental resources.
• Personnel
  • Assisting in overseeing the work of faculty, administrative support staff, and graduate assistants, providing guidance, and ensuring adherence to best practices and ethical standards.
  • Participate in faculty recruitment, orientation, and evaluation processes. Provide guidance and support to faculty members in their teaching, research, and service activities. Facilitate professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
• Students
  • Assist in student recruitment, advising, and retention efforts. Address student concerns and provide support for academic development. Oversee student organizations and activities related to the department.
• Faculty Responsibilities
  • Undertake teaching, research, scholarly activities as appropriate to the department's mission, and as allowed by the duties entailed in department leadership.
  • Participate and assist department faculty in university and community service activities as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires a general knowledge of the department's functional areas.
• Must have excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with staff, faculty, students, and community partners.
• Ability to oversee accreditation processes and clinical education.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
• Ability to be appointed at the rank of associate professor or higher in a discipline within the department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years' teaching experience in a CACREP accredited Counseling Program.
• Ability to be licensed in the state of Georgia.
• Must have knowledge of CACREP standards, and the ability to monitor the maintenance of CACREP standards.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

No job description available

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org