ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF
COUNSELING AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
IRVING SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

February 28, 2008

Hardin-Simmons University, an institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is seeking applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Counseling and Human Development.  The University, which is located in the city of Abilene, Texas, one hundred and fifty miles west of Ft. Worth, was founded in 1891 and currently enrolls approximately 2400 students.  A part of HSU’s Irvin School of Education, the Department of Counseling and Human Development offers a 48 graduate semester hour Master of Education degree in Counseling and Human Development.  Designed to fulfill all academic and practicum requirements of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors, the program also prepares individuals who hold appropriate teacher certification to qualify subsequently for school counselor certification. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate in Counselor Education or Counseling Psychology

• Evidence of instructional effectiveness, preferably at the graduate level

• Licensed Professional Counselor or eligibility for the Texas LPC credential

• Membership in related professional organizations such as the American Counseling Association, American Psychological Association, Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy, others

• Christian who will be supportive of the mission of Hardin-Simmons University

POSITION

• Teaching responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, graduate courses in counseling theories, life span, family systems, career counseling, assessment, and research.

• Regular teaching load for a full time faculty member is 12 semester hours per long semester.  Summer school teaching may be required for additional overload pay.

• Additional responsibilities may include student advisement, recruiting, service to the university and community, ongoing graduate program assessment, and managing testing supplies.
   

START: Employment to begin with fall semester, 2008

TENURE TRACK: Yes

APPLICATION:  Send formal letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts of all college/university course work, philosophy of teaching within the context of Christian higher education, three letters of reference from within the profession, and evidence of quality teaching, to Dr. Pam Williford, Dean, Irvin School of Education, HSU Box 16225, Abilene, TX 79698.  May submit electronically at pwillifo@hsutx.edu.

BACKGROUND SCREENING: HSU's liability insurance carrier requires the university to conduct a background check of potential employees. In Texas, information about an applicant's race and gender is required in order to check the applicant's background. HSU does not use information about an applicant's race or gender in making any decision related to employment. Candidates selected as finalists for this position must agree to a background screen to complete the application process. The disclosure form can be downloaded by following this link: DISCLOSURE FORM

PERSONNEL BENEFITS: For information concerning personnel benefits offered to HSU employees, visit the HSU Benefits page or call the Human Resources Office at (325) 670-1507.
 

Statement of Purpose

Hardin-Simmons University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas:

Fosters the intellectual development of students by providing an academically challenging undergraduate education based upon a liberal arts foundation, and advances scholarly growth by offering specialized graduate and professional degree programs.

Academic excellence continues as a priority at Hardin-Simmons University as it has for more than a century.  The core curriculum involves students in a broad range of inquiry relating general studies with requirements of the chosen major.  Graduate programs broaden the scope of learning in scientific and professional disciplines and encourage students to regard learning as a lifelong process.  Small classes taught by experienced scholars give the opportunity for interactive learning.  The institution’s commitment to excellence is best illustrated through the lives of graduates who traditionally have excelled in a wide variety of fields. 

Affirms the relevance and importance of the Christian faith for life in the contemporary world by maintaining a clear identification with the loyalty to the Christian faith and functioning within the context of history Baptist values and principles.

 Founded in 1891 by a determined group of ministers, ranchers and merchants, Hardin-Simmons University established dual goals of developing the mind and nurturing the spiritual life of its students.  That commitment to encourage growth in faith and knowledge has remained central.  Believing academic excellence and Christian faith to be complementary, the University emphasizes the need for interaction between faith and reason.

Encourages individuals to lead lives of service through active involvement in intellectual, cultural and religious life, both on the campus and in the larger communities of Abilene and the world.

Although Western in tradition, the University takes pride in the cosmopolitan nature of its students, faculty and staff, and encourages the development of an international perspective.  Through its leadership in providing intellectual, spiritual, cultural and social opportunities, the University serves as catalyst for the advancement and enrichment of its students and the community.

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