Evergreen State College
Counseling Psychology, Tenure-Track Faculty Member
Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington, United States, 98502
Position Title:
Counseling Psychology, Tenure-Track Faculty MemberJob Summary:
This is a full-time, regular* (i.e. tenure-track) faculty position in the school of Professional and Continuing Education at The Evergreen State College starting in the 2025-26 academic year. The Evergreen State College seeks a faculty member with advanced training and experience in mental health (clinical/counseling psychology) or social work who is interested in teaching students that are preparing for a variety of behavioral and mental health careers and graduate studies. The successful candidate also will help refine the Professional and Continuing Education school's psychology, health, and wellness curriculum as it expands over the next several academic years. We seek highly collaborative colleagues who are interested in creative, student-centered curriculum planning.The successful candidate for this position will teach psychology at the undergraduate level, including courses in Evergreen's
Behavioral Health Support Specialist (BHSS) Certificate
program associated with a new WA State mental health license. This position will support the state-wide development of the next level of the Adolescent and the Child Behavioral Health Support Specialist Certifications in collaboration with educational and policy makers across Washington State. Faculty will teach 4-credit foundational courses, 4-to-8-credit intermediate and advanced level courses in their specialty areas, and 8-credit, team-taught, broadly interdisciplinary classes. Faculty will incorporate material from a variety of psychology subfields such as behavioral health clinical skills, child and adolescent psychology, health psychology, substance abuse treatment, multicultural counseling, integrative health, and abnormal psychology focusing on evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, in addition to theories of psychopathology. During some quarters, the faculty will supervise community-based mental health internships. Faculty will also have the opportunity to develop future certificates in applied clinical and counseling psychology to meet emergent community needs.We strongly encourage applications from candidates who have had experience teaching and/or working with adult students and students from underserved populations. We also encourage applicants with online/hybrid teaching experience.Evergreen's school of Professional and Continuing Education provides transformative education for part-time students, working adults, and lifelong learners. Drawing on Evergreen's tradition of innovative curriculum design and collaborative learning communities, it offers bachelor's degree curriculum and stackable certificates that combine theory with practice to help students achieve academic goals, advance their careers, and create a better world.*Regular is the equivalent to tenure-track at other colleges. A complete description of the continuing contract and conversion process can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.Job Expectations:
Curriculum in the school for Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) is based on stackable certificates and related bachelor's degree curriculum comprised of 4-credit and 8-credit offerings, normally planned at a 25:1 student to faculty ratio, and capstone work including undergraduate research or internships and individual study. Faculty appointed to the school for PaCE will teach a mixture of those types of offerings, with a planned full-time workload equivalent to 25 full-time (16-credit) student FTE (for example: two 8-credit classes with 25 students each or other such combinations). Courses and programs are offered online, in-person, or in low residency hybrid formats with both remote and in-person elements. Most synchronous instruction would be taught in the evenings or weekends, with some flexibility to offer instruction in the day if there is demonstrated demand or if teaching during daylight hours is an important part of the pedagogy (such as for field work). In the first year of the contract, faculty will have the opportunity for partial release from teaching to help with the design and development of new certificates and curriculum in the school for Professional and Continuing education. Faculty will be provided with opportunities to increase their skill in online curriculum development.Evergreen uses narrative evaluations in lieu of grades and faculty are responsible for evaluating 25 students/quarter in each class. Faculty are also responsible for advising students as they reflect on their learning process, develop a pathway of study, and formulate their own areas of concentration.Our teaching is student-centered, which means we are interested in helping students develop strong skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaborative work. Because over 80% of our students come from underserved and marginalized groups, we are particularly invested in approaches to teaching that emphasize diversity and equity, that provide opportunities for challenge and growth, and that foster a learning environment where all are welcome, and all can learn from each other.Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA (American Psychological Association) Accredited ProgramORPh.D. or DSW in Social Work from an accredited universityDemonstrated experience teaching in a classroom or professional environmentExperience providing behavioral health services in clinical/counseling settingsDemonstrated ability to teach child and adolescent developmental psychology to train future BSHS providers in supervised clinical/counseling work with these populations in schools and other settingsPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated ability to teach quantitative and/or qualitative methods and/or community-based research methodsExperience teaching in online and hybrid educational formatsProfessional experience providing mental health services to diverse and underserved populationsLicensed Mental Health PractitionerExpertise in the role and application of evidence-based applied psychology for anxiety and depression and behavioral health in child/adolescent settings, schools or other settings, in addition to other clinical/counseling experienceExcellent communication, planning and collaborative work skills to be able to work with multiple educational institutions and Washington State Department of HealthConditions of Employment:
As a condition of employment, persons hired must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of beginning work. Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per RCW 28B.112.080. The college will contact current and past employers to verify this information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination.Application Instructions:Cover letterCurriculum Vitae or resume1-2 page statement of your teaching philosophy and practice. Please focus specifically on your understanding and experience of interdisciplinary study and what you believe should distinguish a liberal arts education today1-2 page statement of your experience and/or practice with diversity and equity issuesList of 3 professional references, two of whom must submit letters of reference, with current email address and phone number for each reference.About Evergreen:
Evergreen is an innovative, public, liberal arts college emphasizing integrated interdisciplinary study and collaborative team-teaching throughout the undergraduate curriculum and in three graduate programs. Teaching is the central work of the faculty at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful teaching at Evergreen requires broad-ranging intellectual curiosity, the ability to formulate interdisciplinary questions, and the pedagogical skills to support our diverse student population.EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen's non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage.Full time/Part time:
Full TimeSalary Information:
Range: $51,367-106,116. Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.Number of Vacancies:
1Location:
OlympiaStart Date:
Fall 2025Open Date:
08/26/2024Review Start Date:
Review of completed applications will begin on October 14, 2024. The posting may close at any time after that.Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:
https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/4108
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Counseling Psychology, Tenure-Track Faculty MemberJob Summary:
This is a full-time, regular* (i.e. tenure-track) faculty position in the school of Professional and Continuing Education at The Evergreen State College starting in the 2025-26 academic year. The Evergreen State College seeks a faculty member with advanced training and experience in mental health (clinical/counseling psychology) or social work who is interested in teaching students that are preparing for a variety of behavioral and mental health careers and graduate studies. The successful candidate also will help refine the Professional and Continuing Education school's psychology, health, and wellness curriculum as it expands over the next several academic years. We seek highly collaborative colleagues who are interested in creative, student-centered curriculum planning.The successful candidate for this position will teach psychology at the undergraduate level, including courses in Evergreen's
Behavioral Health Support Specialist (BHSS) Certificate
program associated with a new WA State mental health license. This position will support the state-wide development of the next level of the Adolescent and the Child Behavioral Health Support Specialist Certifications in collaboration with educational and policy makers across Washington State. Faculty will teach 4-credit foundational courses, 4-to-8-credit intermediate and advanced level courses in their specialty areas, and 8-credit, team-taught, broadly interdisciplinary classes. Faculty will incorporate material from a variety of psychology subfields such as behavioral health clinical skills, child and adolescent psychology, health psychology, substance abuse treatment, multicultural counseling, integrative health, and abnormal psychology focusing on evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, in addition to theories of psychopathology. During some quarters, the faculty will supervise community-based mental health internships. Faculty will also have the opportunity to develop future certificates in applied clinical and counseling psychology to meet emergent community needs.We strongly encourage applications from candidates who have had experience teaching and/or working with adult students and students from underserved populations. We also encourage applicants with online/hybrid teaching experience.Evergreen's school of Professional and Continuing Education provides transformative education for part-time students, working adults, and lifelong learners. Drawing on Evergreen's tradition of innovative curriculum design and collaborative learning communities, it offers bachelor's degree curriculum and stackable certificates that combine theory with practice to help students achieve academic goals, advance their careers, and create a better world.*Regular is the equivalent to tenure-track at other colleges. A complete description of the continuing contract and conversion process can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.Job Expectations:
Curriculum in the school for Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) is based on stackable certificates and related bachelor's degree curriculum comprised of 4-credit and 8-credit offerings, normally planned at a 25:1 student to faculty ratio, and capstone work including undergraduate research or internships and individual study. Faculty appointed to the school for PaCE will teach a mixture of those types of offerings, with a planned full-time workload equivalent to 25 full-time (16-credit) student FTE (for example: two 8-credit classes with 25 students each or other such combinations). Courses and programs are offered online, in-person, or in low residency hybrid formats with both remote and in-person elements. Most synchronous instruction would be taught in the evenings or weekends, with some flexibility to offer instruction in the day if there is demonstrated demand or if teaching during daylight hours is an important part of the pedagogy (such as for field work). In the first year of the contract, faculty will have the opportunity for partial release from teaching to help with the design and development of new certificates and curriculum in the school for Professional and Continuing education. Faculty will be provided with opportunities to increase their skill in online curriculum development.Evergreen uses narrative evaluations in lieu of grades and faculty are responsible for evaluating 25 students/quarter in each class. Faculty are also responsible for advising students as they reflect on their learning process, develop a pathway of study, and formulate their own areas of concentration.Our teaching is student-centered, which means we are interested in helping students develop strong skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaborative work. Because over 80% of our students come from underserved and marginalized groups, we are particularly invested in approaches to teaching that emphasize diversity and equity, that provide opportunities for challenge and growth, and that foster a learning environment where all are welcome, and all can learn from each other.Minimum Qualifications:Ph.D. in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA (American Psychological Association) Accredited ProgramORPh.D. or DSW in Social Work from an accredited universityDemonstrated experience teaching in a classroom or professional environmentExperience providing behavioral health services in clinical/counseling settingsDemonstrated ability to teach child and adolescent developmental psychology to train future BSHS providers in supervised clinical/counseling work with these populations in schools and other settingsPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated ability to teach quantitative and/or qualitative methods and/or community-based research methodsExperience teaching in online and hybrid educational formatsProfessional experience providing mental health services to diverse and underserved populationsLicensed Mental Health PractitionerExpertise in the role and application of evidence-based applied psychology for anxiety and depression and behavioral health in child/adolescent settings, schools or other settings, in addition to other clinical/counseling experienceExcellent communication, planning and collaborative work skills to be able to work with multiple educational institutions and Washington State Department of HealthConditions of Employment:
As a condition of employment, persons hired must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of beginning work. Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per RCW 28B.112.080. The college will contact current and past employers to verify this information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination.Application Instructions:Cover letterCurriculum Vitae or resume1-2 page statement of your teaching philosophy and practice. Please focus specifically on your understanding and experience of interdisciplinary study and what you believe should distinguish a liberal arts education today1-2 page statement of your experience and/or practice with diversity and equity issuesList of 3 professional references, two of whom must submit letters of reference, with current email address and phone number for each reference.About Evergreen:
Evergreen is an innovative, public, liberal arts college emphasizing integrated interdisciplinary study and collaborative team-teaching throughout the undergraduate curriculum and in three graduate programs. Teaching is the central work of the faculty at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful teaching at Evergreen requires broad-ranging intellectual curiosity, the ability to formulate interdisciplinary questions, and the pedagogical skills to support our diverse student population.EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen's non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage.Full time/Part time:
Full TimeSalary Information:
Range: $51,367-106,116. Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.Number of Vacancies:
1Location:
OlympiaStart Date:
Fall 2025Open Date:
08/26/2024Review Start Date:
Review of completed applications will begin on October 14, 2024. The posting may close at any time after that.Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:
https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/4108
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