Director Master of Arts Rehabilitation CounselingMACR Program

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u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAdler University, Chicago u003c/strongu003eis seeking a Director for the M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling (MACR) Program which is currently accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling Related Programs (CACREP).u0026nbsp; This is a full-time faculty/administrative 10 month position starting Fall 2021. The MACR program is in the Department of Counseling and Integrated Programs, one of the most dynamic, innovative, and collaborative within Adler University.u003c/pu003enu003ch4u003eu003cstrongu003eQUALIFICATIONSu003c/strongu003eu003c/h4u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEducation/Experience:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eA doctoral-level degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from an accredited program or a degree in a closely related discipline from a recognized program is required.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMinimum seven (7) years of progressive teaching excellence, rehabilitation counseling or related discipline with a year of full-time teaching in a counselor, clinical practiceu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience with administration and teaching (online and on-ground) in a CACREP accredited rehabilitation counseling program.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003ch4u003eu003cstrongu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/h4u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCertifications/Licenses: u003c/strongu003eEligible for Illinois Licensure or must become licensed by the end of the first year of employment. State of Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LCP), Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification, preferred.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eKnowledge/Skills/Abilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eKnowledge of advanced clinical approaches and proceduresu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to leverage influence to drive change and influence stakeholdersu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eA commitment to building a diverse communityu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to consistently identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations based on observationsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong demonstration of alignment with Adleru0026rsquo;s social justice mission and visionu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong critical thinking, problem-solving and visioning acumenu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to proactively identify challenges and barriers to stated objective and employ assistance in addressing theseu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong collaboration acumen and abilitiesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstration of Emotional Intelligence and professional maturityu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (Work, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook)u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong research acumen and abilitiesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong communication acumen including written, oral, and listeningu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003ch4u003eu003cstrongu003ePRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIESu003c/strongu003eu003c/h4u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEssential Duties u0026amp; Responsibilities:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eOverseeing the rehabilitation counseling program, including faculty, quality of the program and student experiences.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eManaging the operation of the MACR program including on-ground course delivery and online (pending further approval) modalities.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMaintaining accreditation and related processes.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eTeaching graduate students, chairing dissertations, student advisement and mentoring, and serving on institutional and departmental committees.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eSupporting institutional and departmental committees and initiatives, recruitment, and admission efforts.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePromoting an inclusive environment for growth and development of diversity, multiculturalism, advocacy, and social justiceu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eTeaching:u003c/emu003eu003cbr /u003eu003c/strongu003eFaculty members are expected to teach 21 credits per year; develop syllabi and teaching materials related to courses taught; and collaborate with department faculty on curriculum and program policies. In addition, faculty engage in student learning assessment activities, as well as participate in professional development activities. Full time faculty will build up their research responsibilities to the expected level which is to chair 6 dissertations and be a member of 6 additional dissertation committees.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eu003cstrongu003eScholarship/Research:u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eFaculty members are expected to engage in scholarship activities, which may include submissions to peer-review journals or professional and/or lay readership publications; present at academic and professional conferences; and develop and deliver professional workshops and training programs for professionals.u0026nbsp; Active engagement in ongoing research projects and other scholarly pursuits is encouraged.u0026nbsp; Scholarship is broadly defined and consistent with our practitioner model and socially responsible practice focus.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eService:u003c/emu003eu003cbr /u003eu003c/strongu003eFaculty members are expected to serve on committees at the campus, department, and professional level. Faculty must demonstrate engagement in and commitment to service to the community and profession consistent with the mission and values of the university.u0026nbsp; Diversity, socially responsible practice, advocacy and service to underserved communities and populations are core elements of our training model and faculty mentor and support students, providing strong role models reflecting these priorities.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAPPLICATION PROCESSu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. The position ideally have a Fall 2021 (September) start date.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eApplicants should electronically submit the following documentation:u003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003ecover letter outlining applicantu0026rsquo;s interestu003c/liu003enu003cliu003edetailed curriculum vita (CV)u003c/liu003enu003cliu003epersonal statement of the applicantu0026rsquo;s teaching philosophyu003c/liu003enu003cliu003ethree (3) letters of recommendationu003c/liu003enu003cliu003etwo (2) course syllabiu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eteaching sampleu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eacquired licensuresu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eprior course evaluations, if availableu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eOfficial transcripts of graduate study and degree completion will be required prior to contract finalization, and salary shall be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Adler University operates on a 10-month academic calendar for its teaching faculty.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003ePlease contact Dr. Teresa Fletcher, Chair of the Search Committee, at u003ca href=u0022mailto:****u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=****u003c/au003e with any questions.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCOVID-19 considerations:u0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eThe health and safety of our staff/faculty and their families, as well as our stakeholders, potential candidates, and the communities we serve, are of the utmost importance. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this role will temporarily be performed remotely. The successful candidate will train and work from home until such time as it is determined that role will return to the campus full-time.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eEqual Opportunity Employeru003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eIt is the policy of Adler University that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.u0026nbsp;u003c/emu003eu003cspanu003eu003cemu003eAs part of the Adleru0027s equal employment opportunity policy, Adler will also take affirmative actionu0026nbsp;to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunitiesu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:null,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:null,MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:true,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[{Required:true,Related:false,DegreeId:17c44091-5760-46ab-96bf-97cdafc1fc0e,DegreeName:Ph.D.,MajorId:f6e19121-c44b-4e7a-9e47-e45432642260,MajorName:Counselor Ed/Supervision}],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:5b64ce7f-14b5-443e-344c-7e8db470f3bd,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2021-01-26T23:51:58.812Z},{JobBoardId:b809b751-42a6-bffa-f3ce-536e549e35d9,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2021-01-26T23:51:58.812Z,InternalPostedDate:null}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null});

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