Faculty - Professional in Residence - School Counseling

About the role

Utah Valley University invites applications for a full-time three‑semester non‑tenure track faculty position in School Counseling. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in School Counseling and other courses as needed, beginning January 1.

Responsibilities

• Designs, prepares, and teaches graduate courses in School Counseling, and undergraduate courses as needed.
• Prepares all instructional materials (syllabi, exams, readings, instructions, visual aids, etc.) in electronic and paper format.
• Maintains and submits accurate and current records concerning student accountability, attendance, and performance.
• Assists advisors, department chair, staff, and faculty in maintaining an effective program.
• Engages with students and colleagues across campus and in the community.
• Maintains office hours.
• Works with state entities and related UVU departments for program development.
• Serves on university or state committees as relevant to the program.
• Participates in the School of Education accreditation process as needed.
• Supports the scheduling of courses in School Counseling.
• Assists with field placements and site visits for School Counseling.
• Supports the review of graduate applications and interviews for students interested in School Counseling.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with an earned master's degree appropriate to the discipline.
• Current School Counseling License.

Preferred qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a doctoral program with a master's degree and license in School Counseling.
• Experience teaching subjects within a School Counseling program to graduate students, as well as promoting student retention and success.
• Experience or capacity to serve as interim program director.

Skills

• Knowledge of subject matter and course content.
• Knowledge and skill in current instructional theories, strategies, techniques, and discipline content in school counseling and related courses.
• Knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of program and curriculum development and evaluation for school counseling.
• Knowledge of and expertise in current trends in school counseling, college and career readiness, and related areas.
• Evidence of substantial experience in the field of school counseling in K‑12 schools and/or a school district environment.
• Skills in effective instructional strategies and techniques.
• Effective interpersonal, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Skills in modifying course content, developing original course content, and delivering course content in person, online, or in hybrid formats.
• Ability to manage, motivate, and evaluate students and instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to relate to students in and outside of the classroom.
• Ability to facilitate the growth and development of the program.
• Ability to maintain a spirit of collegiality with colleagues, students, and administrators.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and facilitate clinical practicum experiences in public and private schools.