COLLEGE: Education
DEPARTMENT: Graduate and Professional Studies in Education
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Professor in Marriage Couple and Family Counseling
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The College of Education is a dynamic, engaged community that offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a stimulating and collegial work environment. We have long-standing partnerships with multiple professional communities, and are known for innovation, and genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social justice. For further information on our programs and faculty, please visit our website at http://www.csus.edu/coe .
About Counselor Education Team Our CACREP-accredited program is student focused with dedicated and collaborative faculty. We work diligently on mentoring our students in community and leadership roles as they develop a strong professional identity. Our program has had several recognitions. Our program won the Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (WACES) innovative program award in 2020. Our Chi Sigma Sigma chapter won the Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Counselor Community Engagement (CCE) Award in 2023. Additionally, our California State University Sacramento Student Leadership and Orgs awarded our Student Counseling Society the 2022 organization of the year. We are looking for collaborative and student focused leaders that will contribute to the culture of our program to support innovation, someone who is invested in student success and professional development. Check out our program IG @sacstatecounseloreducation to see all the creative activities our faculty, staff, and students are up to!
POSITION DETAILS: This is a full-time in-person tenure track position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning in the Fall 2024 semester. The faculty member selected for this position is housed in the Graduate and Professional Studies branch in the College of Education. Courses may meet in the morning, late afternoon, or evening.
The salary range for this position is $64,860 - $143,928, with an anticipated annual salary of $74,642 depending upon qualifications and experience.
JOB DUTIES: Supporting Student Success - Directly meet academic goals to support student success including advocating and supporting anti-racism, equity, and inclusion in teaching, scholarship, community engagement, and university service.
- Teach graduate level CACREP core courses as well as Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling concentration courses including working in our Center for Counseling and Diagnostic Services (CCDS) with Practicum and Internship students. Additional courses in the MCFC specialization include: psychopharmacology, seminar in marriage and family counseling, couples counseling, trauma and crisis counseling, group counseling, and diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Help implement our program learning outcomes and key performance indicators as evaluated through key signature assignments and dispositional evaluations.
- Actively contribute to faculty advising and mentoring around professional growth, licensure, certification, and gatekeeping in an effort to support student development.
- Support accreditation and graduation, ensuring we are advising, mentoring, and retaining students; especially BIPOC students.
- Help in admission efforts and in responding to prospective students interested in the program, aiding in recruiting a diverse student body, and optimizing progress to degree completion.
- Support the student leadership, therefore experience recommending, supporting, and mentoring students in leadership opportunities is preferred.
Supporting anti-racist and inclusive campus - Contribute to program evaluation and assessment that meet the standards of CACREP, California Board of Behavioral Sciences ( BBS ) , and California CTC and participate in ongoing program assessment that includes modifications necessary for infusing focused experiential and inclusive practices within both curriculum and graduate experiences.
- Work to ensure that our graduate EDC meet the anti-racist and inclusive uni versity curriculum objectives .
- Help in building curriculum with an intersectionality lens that supports multiculturally competent practitioners , foster continual intersectional and interdisciplinary dialogue through brave spaces and inclusive spaces.
- Eng age in course development; teaching; program/curriculum evaluation; assessment and accreditation, including evaluation and assessment of students in terms of Counseling Competencies, CACREP accreditation, BBS educational requirements, and WASC requirements.
- Mentor students in research and presentations that address multicultural competence at local, regi onal, and national conferences .
- Contribute to the MS Counseling Program and larger COE Graduate and Professional Studies Branch in supporting and developing diverse faculty to support the university goal of culturally competent curriculum and i nclusive experience for faculty, staff, students, and community members in the Colleg e of Education, University, and larger Sacramento Community.
- Work with part-time faculty to provide mentoring to part-time faculty to support the university goal of anti-racist curriculum and inclusive practices that are consistent across various sections within core and career counseling courses.
- Work collegiall y and collaboratively with our program area group inclusive of all specializations .
Supporting Anchor University Activities and Engagement - Contribute to the Anchor University Mission by participating in supervision out of our Center for Counseling and Diagnostic Services (CCDS) and will help in supporting and integrating services to and within the community.
- Participate in program grant writing activities focused on training and community partnerships, will contribute to the growth of the marriage, couple, and family counseling concentration, and supervision of interns in both MCFC and clinical counseling settings.
- Mentor students in research and presentation opportunities at local, regional, national, and international conferences to build professional competencies within our graduate student body.
- Help build national presence and exposure with mentoring students in activities such as the ACA Ethics Contest, CSI, potential study abroad opportunities, and other scholarly and writing opportunities.
- Contribute to professional development and advocacy efforts in support of the Anchor University Mission.
- Attend faculty meetings, serve on Program, Branch, College, and University committees, and actively engage in scholarly activity and involvement in community service.
- Support the MS Counseling Program and larger Sacramento community partners in professional development opportunities.
- Provide expertise in continuing education topics relevant to students, site-supervisors, and community members; activities include supervision training and other topics at our annual Spring Symposium and our annual Site Fair .
- En gage actively with other faculty to create and implement program evaluation processes and collaborate on faculty teams to investigate issues such as training culturally competent practitioners, effective educational and admissions practices, multi cultural competency in training and service provision, anti-racist practices, clinical training, therapy process and outcomes.
- P articipate in our community advisory committee meetings that occur biannually to help in building partnerships and gathering feedback for program improvement.
- P rovide practicum and field supervision for trainees, with gatekeeping and anti-racist practice that supports MCFC counseling students while keeping client welfare in mind.
- Support the program student activities such as our Chi Sigma Iota chapter, Chi Sigma Sigma .
NOTE: Faculty with diverse backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • An earned doctorate in Counselor Education or a closely related field from a CACREP accredited program is required. ABD candidates from CACREP accredited programs will be considered, provided all degree requirements are completed by August 2024. Applicants must also be currently licensed as a Counselor in California or their home state, or be eligible for licensure in California (LMFT and/or LPCC).
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence and scholarly activity at the university level is essential. Teaching effectiveness can be demonstrated through various methods such as service learning, distance learning, integration of clinical experience, and creation of culturally responsive environments. A thorough knowledge of career development models is also required.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic environment. This includes working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by scholarly pursuits, teaching evaluations, and letters of recommendation. Experience with inclusive, anti-racist practices, social justice, and equity work within research, presentations, counseling, or student interactions is also necessary.
• A strong Counselor Education identity as evidenced by professional practice, active participation in counseling professional organizations, and research. Successful applicants will also have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty and students in community service, focusing on the growth and well-being of individuals and communities. Service should challenge power differentials and prioritize the needs of others.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Candidates with experience in clinical and community settings are preferred, although those with broader counseling experiences are also encouraged to apply.
• Evidenced by experience in marriage and family counseling, clinical mental health counseling, and professional memberships in relevant organizations. Experience with diverse populations is also preferred.
• Experience in graduate-level instruction, supervision, mentoring, and research-related activities is essential.
• Specialized knowledge or experience in a range of counseling areas is preferred, including but not limited to individual and group counseling, multicultural counseling, collaborative consultation, assessment, grant writing, systems theories, addiction counseling, crisis/trauma counseling, and supervision.
• Experience with CACREP and/or statewide accreditation processes, as well as familiarity with licensing and licensing boards, is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are also preferred.
APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:Review of applications will begin December 1, 2023. Position will remain open until filled.
Applicants must submit:
- 1-3 page cover letter (in this cover letter, clearly indicate an example of how your personal experiences inform your advocacy for antiracism and inclusion in counselor education),
- a curriculum vitae (include all degrees, California credentials and/or National certifications held),
- UNOFFICIAL transcript indicating the doctoral degree earned or ABD,
- Diversity statement: Sacramento State values diversity and inclusion and has made a university-wide commitment to being an inclusive institution. What contributions are you most proud of that demonstrate your commitment to promoting an inclusive environment?
About Sacramento State Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students come not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success ; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity ; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion ; resource development and sustainability ; dedicated community engagement , and wellness and safety .
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To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.
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