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FACULTY POSITION IN PSYCHOLOGY |
Summary
A full-time faculty position in the School of Social Work and Human Services. The psychology program at KCU services students who primarily pursue careers in counseling and other helping professions. |
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Qualification Standards |
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Education |
The successful candidate must have a strong academic background preferably holding an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in counseling psychology, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field from a regionally accredited institution. |
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Experience |
The successful candidate must have a strong professional and personal commitment to the field of counseling psychological services. In addition, the candidate must be able to demonstrate a deep interest in the integration of a Biblical/ theological understanding of human services with the theoretical and applied models available in the field of counseling psychology. |
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Values |
The successful candidate must be sympathetic with the mission and purpose of Kentucky Christian University and enthusiastically support the University’s core values. The candidate must value opportunities for association with colleagues in the profession and with professional associations at the state, national, and international level. |
Conditions of Employment
1. Beginning the fall semester, Aug. 23, 2010.
2. Full-time faculty position on a nine-month contract.
3. Benefits information can be obtained by contacting KCU’s Human Resource Office (Mr. Terry Yankey, tly@kcu.edu, 606-474-3222).
4. The successful candidate must be an active member of a congregation in the Stone-Campbell tradition (e.g. Christian Church/Church of Christ). |
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. A full-time faculty member will assume a minimum load of twelve hours per semester (25 hours of responsibility in each academic year). Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in research, theory, and applied frameworks in counseling psychology and participating in internship/field experiences. The needs of the Counseling Psychology program, as well as the expertise among the faculty will determine the exact duties assigned to the successful candidate.
2. Serve on 2 institutional committees.
3. Participate in school/unit and institutional faculty meetings.
4. Serve as an advisor to counseling psychology majors.
5. Continue professional development in discipline. The university supports professional development activities for full-time faculty.
6. Be actively involved in student recruitment and retention efforts through participation in extra-curricular events.
7. Be actively involved with students outside of the classroom in spiritual, as well as, academic and social activities.
8. Maintain and comply with all policies, rules, and regulations included in the KCU Faculty Handbook. |
Application Procedures
To be considered for this position, a complete file must include:
1. a letter of interest;
2. a current resume/vitae;
3. a completed Kentucky Christian University Academic application;
4. three current professional letters of reference, requested by the applicant;
5. complete, authorized (official) copies of transcripts verifying all degrees and coursework;
6. and copies of current licensure and certification documents.
Please visit our website at www.kcu.edu for information about Kentucky Christian University and the School of Social Work and Human Services. Members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. |
Send all materials to...
Send all materials to:
Dr. Leonard C. Knight
Kentucky Christian University
100 Academic Parkway
Grayson, KY 41143
606-474-3233
lknight@kcu.edu |
Effective Date of Employment (Position is Open Until Filled)
EFFECTIVE DATE OF EMPLOYMENT-August 2010, POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED |
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Kentucky Christian University practices equal opportunity policies in both admissions and employment and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, sex, color, age, or handicap (consistent with Section 702 of Title VII of the
1964 Civil Rights Act which deals with exemptions for religious corporations with respect to employment of individuals with specific
religious convictions). |
