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Shenandoah University

Assistant Professor/ Fieldwork Coordinator

Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia, United States, 22603


Shenandoah University’s School of Health Professions is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor and Fieldwork Coordinator in the Division of Counselor Education. This is a full-time, benefited position that will work out of our Winchester, VA campus.

Shenandoah University aims to provide a transformative educational experience focused on student success, with goals of integrating liberal and professional education, improving retention and career outcomes, and developing ethical citizens, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. The strategic plan prioritizes curricular innovation, new facilities and technology, diversity efforts, and financial sustainability to offer accessible, forward-thinking programs that equip graduates to meet societal needs. Shenandoah strives to inspire and support students while adapting to the changing higher education landscape.

The School of Health Professions aims to provide innovative educational opportunities that prepare graduates to transform healthcare by practicing compassionate evidence-based care, advocating for health, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, engaging in interprofessional collaboration, lifelong learning, and providing domestic and global service. The School strives to educate and inspire developing professionals who enhance individual and community health.

The mission of the Shenandoah University Division of Counselor Education is to educate ethical, compassionate counselors who practice cultural humility. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Program at Shenandoah University aims to train counselors and school counselors to be social justice-oriented and work with underserved populations.

This position is a 12-month core faculty position with additional fieldwork coordinator responsibilities. The CMHC and School Counseling Program at SU are new, and this position will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining affiliations with public and private accredited schools, community agencies, prisons/jails, substance abuse facilities, etc. This position also will be responsible for advising students through the requirements of practicum and fieldwork, managing relevant fieldwork paperwork, and managing clinical sites. In addition to teaching, core faculty members are expected to engage in the development and assessment of programs, contribute to division handbooks and documentation, build community connections, engage in active research, and fulfill university and professional service duties.

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