The Division of Psychology and Counseling in the College of Education at Governors State University seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position. The position requires teaching research and statistics courses in both the Counseling and Psychology programs at the Master's, Specialist, and Doctoral levels. In addition the position may require teaching undergraduate courses when necessary. An important element of this position is to maintain an active research agenda. In addition, the successful candidate will fulfill service responsibilities to the division, college, university, and counseling profession. 

Governors State University is the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago's south suburban area, serving approximately 7,750 students annually. GSU provides accessible, high value undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students. With the lowest undergraduate tuition in Illinois, GSU offers accredited programs that have earned high praise from national accrediting agencies. Founded in 1969, GSU is undergoing major transition. Currently a non-residential, "senior institution," accepting transfer and graduate students only, GSU will accept first-year students and complete its first residence halls in 2014. The university has an ambitious five-year Academic Master Plan, greatly expanding current programs. GSU is planning a state-of-the art General Education program and working to greatly expand student academic and support services to foster student and community engagement. New faculty at GSU must demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to work with students at all levels, from first-year to graduate.

Qualifications: Doctorate degree in Counselor Education, Psychology, Statistics, or closely related field; The ability to teach research and statistics courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level; ABDs will be considered; Commitment to diversity and multicultural issues.   

Preferred Qualifications: Graduate of a CACREP-approved program; Evidence of teaching at Master's and/or Doctorate level; Evidence that race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and/or other diverse issues are addressed in syllabi, teaching, supervision, research, and practice; Evidence of a record of scholarship, and potential for developing a robust scholarly agenda; Experience working with graduate students in instruction, mentoring and research related activities; Ability to advise doctoral students and chair dissertations; Ability to teach statistics, methods, and other research courses; Knowledge of qualitative methods.   

For more information about the position and requirements and to apply, go to:  employment.govst.edu.   
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