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    Job Location
    Ottawa University - Surprise, Arizona - Surprise, AZ

    Position Type
    Full Time

    Education Level
    PhD

    Travel Percentage
    Yes - Driving MVR Required

    Job Category
    Instructional

    Description

    DIRECTOR OF TRAINING - MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING

    CURRENT OPENING

    Ottawa University, SURPRISE, ARIZONA

    OUR UNIVERSITY

    Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

    Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

    JOB SUMMARY

    Responsible for the coordination of field placements for students, faculty supervisors, and sites in the Master of Arts in Counseling, Master of Science in Addiction Counseling, and Bachelor of Science in Addiction Counseling programs.

    Position is additionally responsible for providing a high quality and engaging instruction and academic mentoring to students; for developing, assessing, and assuring excellent pedagogy and curriculum design; for promoting student achievement and academic integrity on behalf of the University; and for collaboration with support services provided through campus units. Academic program development for program currency, growth, retention, and recruitment.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):
    • Working knowledge of licensure law in relation to the state's where students are completing training.
    • Oversight of all field placement students, faculty supervisors, course shells and content.
    • Development and revision of field placement syllabi as required.
    • Development/revision of all field placement related paperwork, forms, handbooks.
    • Oversight and delivery of field placement workshops.
    • Creation, coordination, and communication with field placement sites and supervisors.
    • Recruit and prepare new faculty supervisors.
    • Completion of field placement verification paperwork.
    • Development of new field placement locations to include articulation agreements.
    • Participate in program, curriculum evaluation, and review.
    • Work collaboratively with the Department Chair of Counseling Studies.
    • FACULTY ROLE:
    • Teaching Load: 6 courses (60% load) per year (with the potential addition of two directed studies or small courses*). Teach graduate courses in the discipline. Course assignments is to be determined in collaboration among the School Dean, Department Chair, and individual faculty, according to unit and university requirements.
    • Teaching Standards: Maintain a high standard in classroom teaching through engaging and effective pedagogy, exhibiting awareness and understanding of best practices in graduate education through application in the classroom, and remaining current with issues, curriculum, and classroom approaches in the discipline.
    • Advising: Attend to student needs and concerns, and work with each student's advising team members to identify and develop opportunities for each individual learner. Collaborate as needed in scheduling courses, addressing academic concerns, and supporting efforts in retention.
    • Scholarship: Maintain awareness of contemporary trends and evolving knowledge within one's academic discipline and in the liberal arts through research, creative work, writing, conference attendance (either virtually or at designated location), public presentations (in-person and virtually), and other involvement in the regional and national community of higher education professionals
    • Service:
      -Participate with faculty in governance issues related to curriculum and course development and revisions, including review of adjunct syllabi as assigned. Collaborate in University and program assessment of the academic needs of students, in analyzing trends, and developing and recommending changes as needed. Collaborate as needed in scheduling courses and addressing academic concerns (such as, but not limited to, serving on an academic grievance committee);
      -Contribute to the residential needs and student life at OU by voluntarily serving as advisor to student organizations, regularly attending Campus events and Spirit Life activities, serving on student grievance (or development) committees and providing other engaged support to the Campus environment and life as directed by the Dean.
      -Contribute to recruitment and retention efforts for campus growth and sustainability
      -Participate in the interviewing process, orientation, mentoring, and development of new faculty as needed.
      -Participate in Campus and University-wide governance in responding to and engaging in dialogue related to academic issues across the university.
      -Participate in Campus and University-wide committee work, including on-going committees, program assessments, task-oriented committees or task forces, and other projects or committees as requested
    • Assessment: Maintain effective curricula through participation in university-wide assessment processes.
    • As key members of our academic community, faculty are expected to abide by all rules and regulations contained in the University Faculty Handbook and the University Employment Policies Handbook. This information is available and open for reading or examination at any time.
    • Other duties as assigned
    As key members of our academic community, faculty are expected to abide by all rules and regulations contained in the University Faculty Handbook and the University Employment Policies Handbook. This information is available and open for reading or examination at any time.

    STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:
    • Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
    • Understand the University's policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University's Code of Conduct and Ethics.
    • Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
    • Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
    • Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University's Diversity Statement.
    NOTE

    This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

    Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Qualifications

    REQUIRED EDUCATION: (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity):
    Doctorate in Counseling or Counseling Psychology, Counseling Education & Supervision, or equivalent (APA or CACREP preferred)

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity)
    3 or more years of applicable experience is preferred.

    ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:
    • Licensed or license eligible in the state of Arizona.
    • Clinical experience
    • Strong leadership skills
    • Functions well independently as well as in dynamic/diverse groups.
    WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting, lifting #, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions). Provide a list of items below:
    • Prolonged periods of sitting must be able to lift 5-15 pounds at times. May require use of building stairs. May require evening and/or weekend work. Position sits and works in front of a computer screen and/or assists students.
    TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes - Travel Required
    • If YES, list type and approximate percentage: As needed for responsibilities
    • Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties (YES/NO): No
    Founded in 1865, Ottawa University ) is a not-for-profit, comprehensive university affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. The University's traditional campuses are located in Ottawa, Kansas and Surprise, Arizona. In addition to the traditional campuses, Ottawa University offers innovative, flexible adult education programs for both the bachelors and graduate level at its campuses located within the United States and through online degree programs throughout the U.S. Ottawa University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

    Building on its foundation as a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry, Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment, and service to God and humanity. The University's Code of Conduct and Ethics interprets this mission as it applies to the everyday decisions, behaviors and actions of those within the community. All members of the Ottawa University Community are responsible for sustaining the highest ethical standards of the University, and of the broader communities in which it functions.

    Ottawa University celebrates and prizes the diversity of its students, faculty, staff and Board of Trustees. In keeping with its Mission Statement, the University is called to actively foster an environment of awareness, appreciation, and intentional inclusivity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage them to apply.

    A completed Application for Employment is required at as a part of the application process. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, CV/resume, teaching philosophy, and the contact information for three professional references to complete the application for employment. Additional information can be emailed to .


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