Mental Health Counseling

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive University dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All Faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; and provide service to the College, University and Community.
Assignments will include teaching, at the graduate level. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region. Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor.

Job Description

Typical duties include but not limited to:

• Plans and teaches in assigned course(s).
• Attends course orientation and faculty meetings, as required.
• Provides primary instruction and evaluation of students against department and accreditation standards.
• Prepare syllabi, instruction materials; coordinate lectures and tests. 
• Provide professional mentoring to students.
• Contribute to course and/or curriculum development.
• Function as an effective, active, and collegial team member.

Other duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters in Counseling.
• All candidates must have at least two years of experience in the field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching courses in Mental Health Counseling, including Practicum and Internship.
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida
• Experience in teaching at the University or graduate level, supervision experience, and experience in the counseling profession.
• Doctorate in Counseling.
• Graduates from CACREP accredited programs will be given preference.
• Experience with on-line learning management systems like Canvas or Blackboard as well as instruction/ supervision experiences that use active learning in online and face to face classrooms is preferred.
• Licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.