Post University·Waterbury, Connecticut
The Core Faculty member will primarily teach graduate counseling courses, provide student support, and collaborate with advisors, while also participating in program-related meetings and administrative tasks essential for quality improvement. Key duties include contributing to program and course development, ensuring curricula align with industry standards, and actively supporting CACREP accreditation efforts.
The Core Faculty position serves as an integral member of the Graduate Counseling Program team. The primary responsibilities include teaching graduate counseling courses, providing student support, collaborating with student success advisors, participating in program-related meetings, and contributing to the academic quality of the program.
As part of their faculty responsibilities, the Core Faculty member will participate in datagathering processes, support accreditation efforts, and assist with administrative tasks essential to program quality and continuous improvement.
This position requires a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and professional counselor licensure (or immediate eligibility). Candidates who do not meet these non-negotiable qualifications will not be considered.
Post University currently offers the option to work remotely in this position.
Candidates must plug their equipment into their home router (a 50-foot ethernet cable will be provided by Post).
No wireless connections are supported.
The home internet minimum requirements are a 25 Mb download speed and a 15 Mb upload speed.
The upload speed is essential for a consistent audio connection for the phone system. (Please use the link provided to test your home network speed www.speedtest.net [http://www.speedtest.net/].) Candidates whose home network speed does not meet the minimum requirements can independently contact their ISP to upgrade their service before their confirmed start date.
Whenever working remotely, the candidate's home network must meet the minimum required speed and follow the hardware connection settings determined by their provisioned equipment and department role. Additionally, candidates must have a reliable Internet connection and a designated and private home office or alternative workspace free from noise or distractions.)
Market context
Graduate counseling faculty roles in Connecticut are typically sought by programs that need doctoral-prepared educators who can teach online and support licensure-focused training. Competition is often strongest for candidates with counselor education doctorates, highest-level licensure eligibility, and college teaching experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to show counselor identity, online teaching experience, and licensure readiness.
Teach assigned courses in the program.
Provide supportive tasks related tothe course.
Participates in program oversight and assists in curricula and program improvement based on program evaluation and student assessment data.
Ensures that graduate counseling curricula and courses are consistent with industry standards, applicable student code of ethics, relevant research, governing bodies, and practice applications.
Assists in the CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) accreditation and completing related initiatives such as the self-study application, site visit preparation, and maintaining accreditation.
Participates in the promotion and maintenance of the academic quality of the degree and certificates in the program, including but not limited to data gathering, analyzing,monitoring, and evaluating.
Willassistwith the development and maintenance of graduate counseling activities.
Ensurecompliance with internal and external policies and procedures.
Supports the Workforce Readiness of students through preparation, assessment, remediation, and training
Continuously explores new and innovative ways to improve the quality of programs and curricula.
Assures graduate counseling courses and programs are assessed accurately and regularly.
Assures OHE, NECHE, and CACREP standards are met.
Teach a minimum of 10 courses per calendar year(varying based on program needs and other responsibilities).
Timely grading of all student work.
Timely response to student inquiries.
Minimum Qualifications: & competencies
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Candidates who do not meet all minimum requirements will not be considered.