"Lecturer - Department of Counseling"

Job Details

Job Title: Lecturer - Department of Counseling

Location: UNG - Cumming/Forsyth

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 289578

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Lecturer position in the Department of Counseling on the Cumming Campus. Projected start date is January 5, 2025. This 12-month grant funded position is specifically designed to support an upcoming partnership between the University of North Georgia's Master of Science in Counseling (MSC) program and Forsyth County k-12 schools. The goal of this partnership is to provide increased support for mental health and substance use needs of k-12 students. This position will therefore provide clinical and instructional support to MSC students in this venture.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Masters-level counseling courses.
• Provide clinical supervision to Masters-level interns.
• Support departmental, college, & university functions, including serving on committees.
• Partner with k-12 schools in an effort to support MSC students working in Forsyth County schools.
• Coordinate clinical education experiences within the k-12 Forsyth County school system.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a Master's degree from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Must have a professional identity as a counselor.
• Must be licensed (or license-eligible) as a professional counselor in the State of Georgia.
• Knowledge and experience working in addiction
• Knowledge and experience working in k-12 schools
• Knowledge and experience working with children and adolescents

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Counselor Education or ABD from a CACREP accredited program, or related degree.
• CPCS Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor or ACS Approved Clinical Supervisor.
• GACA Certified Master Addiction Counselor (CMAC) or certification eligible.
• NBCC Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) or Certification eligible.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.