Faculty - Professional in Residence - School Counseling

About the Department

Position Duties

• Designs, prepares, and teaches graduate courses in School Counseling, and undergraduate courses as needed. Prepares all instructional materials (to include course syllabi, exams, readings, instructions, visual aids, and other materials) 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 the 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.
• Designs, prepares, and teaches graduate courses in School Counseling, and undergraduate courses as needed. Prepares all instructional materials (to include course syllabi, exams, readings, instructions, visual aids, and other materials) 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 the 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge 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 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. Abilities 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce. UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family’s overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future. Highlights from Utah Valley University’s benefits package include: Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university’s High-Deductible Health Plan Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care) Dental and vision plan options Incentivized wellness program Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment) Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26) Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits .
• Utah Valley University’s dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce. UVU is pleased to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees and their family’s overall physical and mental health, protects their income in case of unforeseen illness and life events, and assists in building financial security for retirement and the future. Highlights from Utah Valley University’s benefits package include:
• Medical network and plan options with low employee premiums Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university’s High-Deductible Health Plan Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care) Dental and vision plan options Incentivized wellness program Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment) Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26) Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
• Employer HSA contribution for those that elect the university’s High-Deductible Health Plan Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care) Dental and vision plan options Incentivized wellness program Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment) Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26) Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
• Other tax advantage, reimbursement account options (i.e. Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care) Dental and vision plan options Incentivized wellness program Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment) Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26) Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
• Dental and vision plan options Incentivized wellness program Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment) Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26) Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
• Incentivized wellness program Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment) Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26) Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
• Employer paid basic life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment) Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26) Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment) Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26) Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with an employer contribution of 14.2% based on employee’s compensation (100% vested on first day of full-time employment) Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26) Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit waiving up to 18 credit hours (each semester) for employees and their eligible dependents (spouses & children dependents unmarried and up to age 26) Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave package which includes sick, vacation (staff only), and personal leave; 13 paid holidays; paid medical maternity and parental leave
• For more information about the benefits offered, visit https://www.uvu.edu/peopleandculture/benefits .

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