Oversee outreach events on campus and in the community
Liaise with campus and community partners
Develop and maintain community partnerships for NCTC counseling
trainees
Teaching (30%)
- Demonstrate ability for quality teaching
- Teach 1-2 courses per term (12 credits per year) in the M.S. in
Counseling program
- Plan courses, write syllabi, and design assignments for each
course to meet Hood College and departmental/CACREP curriculum
requirements and assessment needs, utilizing a variety of teaching
techniques;
- Present lectures and supervise class activities on topics
appropriate to the course material;
- Instruct students in course content and provide learning
opportunities in and out of the classroom to achieve course
objectives;
- Critique performance on various assignments to measure the
quality of learning, to facilitate skill building, to challenge
students’ assumptions, and to reinforce concepts, which must
include practical application of new skills;
- Maintain weekly office hours, be available before and after
class, and be in contact with students as appropriate. Work with
the student to address problems and resolve issues
- Utilize digital and electronic platforms such as Blackboard and
Anthology in instruction, record-keeping, and data collection;
- Other job-related duties as assigned
Service (10%)
- Provide mental health education and outreach on campus (e.g.,
new student orientation, wellness fairs)
- Attend all department meetings and provide service to the
department as needed (e.g., management of registration for the
National Counselor Examination; service on search committees)
- May serve on relevant college-wide committees
- Provide specialized advising to groups of advanced students
related to certification and licensure
Qualifications
We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in
all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills
and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across
campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered,
liberal arts institution.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- 3-5 years of clinical counseling experience
- Licensed or license-eligible as a professional counselor in the
state of Maryland
- 1 year of teaching experience in counselor education
- 1 year of clinical supervision experience (individual and/or
group). Board-Approved Supervisor in MD or eligibility/willingness
to apply for this status
- Master's degree in counseling or related field
- Advanced coursework/training in clinical supervision
- Knowledge of CACREP accreditation and Maryland licensure
requirements
- Experience with electronic health record systems
Preferred Skills and Characteristics
- Earned doctorate or doctoral coursework in counselor education
(CACREP-accredited program)
- Board-Approved Supervisor (MD) and/or Approved Clinical
Supervisor (NBCC)
- 3 years clinical supervision experience
- Previous experience teaching counselor education courses as
instructor of record
- Clinical specialization and/or significant experience in
college counseling, couple and family counseling, group counseling
and/or clinical assessment
- Specific experience with the TherapyNotes platform
Technology Skills
Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet. Ability to learn new applications
quickly including organization-wide information systems and
department-specific software applications, including electronic
health record systems.
Language Skills
Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to
effectively provide information and positively respond to questions
from both external and internal customers both in person and by
phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills
Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the
ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal
setting, and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions
from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding
programs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of
concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization
exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in
written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work
independently and as a member of a group in developing and
executing project plans. Ability to work in the theoretical arena
and apply logic as appropriate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use
fingers, hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The
employee is required to sit. The employee may occasionally be
required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform essential functions.
Work Environment
The work environment described here is representative of what an
employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of
this job. The noise level is usually moderate and could include
interaction with other employees, students, the public, telephones,
and other office equipment.
Compensation
The salary for this position ranges from $67,000 to $72,000
depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and
qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job
experience, training, and other relevant factors. Additional
compensation for work completed beyond the minimum contracted
teaching load may be provided. Hood College has provided a
compensation range representing its good faith estimate of what the
College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The
College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted
compensation range. Hood College offers excellent benefits,
including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and
tuition benefits. Learn more about Hood College.
To Apply
We invite qualified candidates to apply online via our electronic
application which requires submission of a cover letter, resumé and
three professional references.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please
email
humanresources@hood.edu or call (301)
696-3592.
Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race,
color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or
gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion,
or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or
employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as
required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational
Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation
for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about
discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to
the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401
Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 308), (301) 696-3123. For
complete information on Hood College’s nondiscrimination policy,
please visit
http://www.hood.edu/non-discrimination/
