Director of Counseling - Human Performance, Rehabilitation

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Type of Position:

ChairNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

College of Business, Health, & Human Services

Summary of Job Duties:

This position is a 12-month, tenured Associate or Full Professor position with qualifications and professional background in one of the programs that comprise the School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation. The Director is responsible for ensuring adherence to accreditation/assessment standards for all School programs. The Director will provide comprehensive management for the School, collaborate with College and University offices as necessary, and complete all necessary reporting. This is an in-person position that requires residency in the greater Little Rock area during employment. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and or Experience:

• Terminal degree in one of the disciplines that comprises the School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation (Counseling, Health Education and Promotion, Interpretation/ASL, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Sports Management);
• Experience at the college/university-level in the teaching of a field of study that comprises the School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation;
• Experience with a learning management system (e.g., Blackboard Ultra).

Preferred Education and or Experience:

• Experience teaching across various modalities (e.g., face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid);
• Evidence of a commitment to working collegially;    
• Training in specialty areas and teaching competency in areas that complement current faculty specialties in the School of Counseling, Human Performance, and Rehabilitation;
• Related professional memberships and evidence of active involvement in those organizations; 
• Established record of conference presentations and publishing in peer-reviewed journals and/or books.

Job Duties:

• Effectively managing and providing oversight of the unit and grant budget and ongoing reporting of unit financial status;
• Scheduling of all classes and confirmation that scheduled class times meet university minimum enrollment expectations and expected credit hour timeframes. This is to be done at the level of the director, not at the level of the coordinators or faculty;   
• Planning equitable and full workloads for all full-time faculty in a manner that reflects fiscal responsibility, strategic planning, and the established workload policy. This is to be done at the level of the director, not at the level of the coordinators or faculty; 
• Completing and submitting all university reports including, but not limited to: Instructional Unit Report, graduation/retention reports, annual reports;
• Establishing and maintaining of a systematic method of monitoring, evaluating and submitting required reports that meet college, state, and national accreditation and approval expectations and deadlines;      
• Ensuring consistent availability and participation of full-time faculty in order to meet college, school, and student needs;     
• Actively participate and assess student recruitment and retention initiatives, developing improvement plans as necessary;
• Establishing and maintaining a systematic program assessment that includes use of data (achievement of student learning outcomes, graduate and employer satisfaction, timely completion of dissertation and degree completions and other data needed to ensure program viability) for program improvement, viability, and streamlining needs;
• Annual reviewing of part- and full-time faculty in a manner that reflects objective analysis and consistency with rank expectations in the areas of teaching, research, and service;   
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional skills in problem-solving, decision-making, time management, writing, as well as program planning, implementation, and evaluation;
• Knowledge of classroom instruction, curriculum development, and program evaluation;     
• Effective in leading a team of faculty, support staff, and students;
• Collegial and cordial attitude toward interaction with colleagues, students, and staff; 
• Ability to manage, motivate, and evaluate a diverse population of students;
• Demonstrable content knowledge of CACREP, CAEP, HLC, and other specialty accreditations;
• Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work with minimal direct supervision;
• Ability to serve effectively on committees; 
• Ability to conduct research in a specialty area;
• Ability to engage with the local community.

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Matt Matusiak, Associate Dean, [email protected]

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes