• Job Description

  Req#: 497414

  The Morgridge College of Education (MCE) at the University of Denver (DU) invites applications in the Department of Counseling Psychology for a one-year, 12-month Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice. This is a benefited, full-time, one-year visiting appointment (non-tenure track) for the 2024-2025 academic year. Located in the city of Denver, DU is the oldest and largest independent university in the Rocky Mountain Region with high research activity and enrolls approximately 11,500 students in its undergraduate, graduate, and professional preparation programs. Denver is quickly becoming one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the U.S. Census data show that Denver’s population includes 11.1% Black or African American, 31.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Asian American, and approximately 1% Native American residents. Situated in this vibrant metropolitan community, the University is committed to building and sustaining a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
  
  The Department of Counseling Psychology’s philosophy and mission are aligned with the MCE vision to train global leaders who employ innovative and effective approaches to advance learning throughout the lifespan, educational change, and social equity. Our programs prepare ethical, collaborative practitioners who can apply counseling principles to promote learning and development with diverse clients. The PhD program is accredited by the American Psychological Association and the Clinical Mental Health Concentration of the MA program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council. The Department of Counseling Psychology is strongly committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment, which is in full accord with the value that DU places on its commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. Candidates must demonstrate ability to integrate content and issues relating to, and to work effectively with, ethnically/racially diverse populations.

  Position Summary

  We seek a candidate with a proven record of excellence in teaching, supervision, mentoring/advising, and clinical work, as well as who values our mission of serving the public good and inclusive excellence. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion through their teaching and service. The ideal candidate demonstrates experience and versatility in inclusive pedagogy. The position will require an innovative and critical thinker who is capable of working within a dynamic environment.

  Essential Functions

  Specific responsibilities include: teaching masters and doctoral courses in counseling psychology (2 to 3 courses per quarter), advising graduate students, and serving on department and college committees.

  Required Qualifications

  • Applicants should have an earned doctorate or master’s degree in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, counselor education and supervision or a closely related field
  • Prior experience in teaching and supervision
  • Demonstrated commitment to and experience working with diverse populations and demonstrated knowledge, experience, and versatility in inclusive pedagogy.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Teaching experience at the graduate level
  • Although the area of specialist is open, we are seeking candidates who can advance our department priorities by teaching courses related to theory, ethics, counseling techniques, multicultural counseling, group counseling, lifespan development, and practicum/internship.

  Working Environment

  1. Standard office environment.
  2. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
  3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

  Physical Activities

  1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
  2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

  Work Schedule
  While the University's administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).

  Application Deadline
  For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) July 24th, 2024.

  Special Instructions
  Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

  Salary Grade Number:
  The salary grade for the position is UC.
  
  Salary Range:
  The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000.

  The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

  Benefits:
  The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

  Please include the following documents with your application:
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter outlining your fit with the position including teaching interests and teaching philosophy.
  3. Separate one-page statement on how applicant’s teaching, research, and clinical experience specifically addresses anti-racism, social justice, and inclusive excellence in counseling psychology.

  The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

  All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

• About the company

  The University of Denver is a private research university in Denver, Colorado.

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