Teaching Faculty I in Counseling Psychology

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Job Category:Academic Staff

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Teaching Faculty I

Job Summary:

The Department of Counseling Psychology at The University of
Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a Teaching Faculty I
position in the field of counseling psychology.

The desired candidate will have the ability to provide instruction
in across our undergraduate courses, including our undergraduate
cross-departmental B.S. major in Health Promotion and Health Equity
and have the potential to contribute to expansion of future
undergraduate course offerings. The candidate may also provide
instruction in our master’s program in counseling, and depending
upon qualifications and needs, our PhD program in counseling
psychology. The desired candidate will teach twelve credits per
semester for a 100% appointment and, depending upon the needs and
structure of the course, may supervise graduate student Teaching
Assistants. Teaching responsibilities of up to 3 credits may be
substituted with other administrative and service duties related to
department needs and depending upon candidate expertise.

Candidates will be expected to contribute to training emphasizing
scientist practitioner perspectives, possess competence to serve
individuals for mental health and wellness across treatment
settings, and to uphold APA and ACA professional and ethical
standards. Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate service
in the field that has a specific focus in Counseling Psychology
and/or components that are specific to the profession of Counseling
Psychology.

Information about the Department of Counseling Psychology and
School of Education:

The Department of Counseling Psychology offers the MPCAC-accredited
master's degree (M.S.) in counseling and the APA-accredited
doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in counseling psychology. The department is
also a contributor (along with Rehabilitation Psychology and
Kinesiology) to the collaborative, cross-departmental undergraduate
major in Health Promotion and Health Equity.

The department’s master's and doctoral programs are intended to
provide a closely- integrated didactic experiential curriculum for
the preparation of health service psychologists and mental health
counselors. The doctoral degree consistent with the APA's
scientist-practitioner model of training, emphasizes the
integration of counseling and psychological theory and practice
with substantive development of research skills in the domains
encompassed by counseling psychology. The masters in science degree
is MPCAC accredited and emphasizes service delivery, and its
practica/internship components reflect that emphasis. The
curriculum stresses knowledge and development of skills in
individual and group counseling, consultation, research, ethics,
multiculturalism, and career counseling. The department’s mission
is to foster growth, healing, and inclusion in teaching, research,
and practice. Current department faculty have scholarly expertise
in the following areas: psychotherapy processes and outcomes,
educational and vocational development, community-engaged practices
and systems-level healthcare interventions, child development and
parent-child interactions, mindfulness and meditation-based
interventions, and health psychology.

The Department of Counseling Psychology’s Counseling Psychology
Training Clinic (CPTC) offers no fee and sliding scale
psychological services to UW-Madison students and Dane County
residents. The clinic offers individual, family, and group therapy
services and provides direct mental health support and outreach to
UW-Madison students through an innovative community support
partnership with University Health Services at UW-Madison.

The Department of Counseling Psychology is part of the UW-Madison
School of Education, which is regularly ranked as one of the top
Schools of Education in the nation. The School is proud of the
outstanding breadth of its programs, with departments in Education,
Health, and the Arts. The School views this broad range of programs
as a tremendous strength. The UW-Madison School of Education is
committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning,
research and service by supporting and maintaining inclusive
working and learning environments where all can flourish, and where
the unique contributions of students, faculty, and staff from a
broad range of perspectives, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures are
valued.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction,

including grading

• Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees

involved in instructional support as needed

• Develop exams and assignments
• Contribute service to the department
• Hold regular weekly office hours
• Maintain course web pages
• Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for

carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help
identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance

• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness

in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy

• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending

instructional improvements

• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a

major role in carrying out program duties

Department:

School of Education / Counseling Psychology

Compensation:

Minimum: $70,000.00 on a 9-month/academic pay basis

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position
offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid
time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance,
tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the
nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension
fund.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated competence in teaching, including evidence of

course instruction effectiveness

• Current knowledge and background in Counseling Psychology and

mental health

• Ability to respond to the needs of learners from a variety of

educational backgrounds and learning styles

• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a

team

• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Timeliness in responding to inquiries
• Experience and expertise in the American Psychological

Association’s and American Counseling Association’s professional
standards, Code of Ethics, and domains of practice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in using Canvas learning management system
• Licensed as a Health Service Psychologist or Mental Health

Counselor

Education:

Degree and area of specialization:

Doctorate in Counseling Psychology or closely related field, by
start date.

License/certification:

Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist and/or mental health
counselor in Wisconsin preferred.

How to Apply:

Please click “” and follow the instructions. You will be asked to
create a profile and upload the following documents:

• a letter of interest addressed to the search committee
• a curriculum vitae
• a statement describing your teaching interests and

qualifications

• evidence of teaching effectiveness
• reference information for 3 recommenders

Note: There is one area to upload all
documents in the application portal, but you can upload multiple
documents for your application. Incomplete application packages
that do not include all of the requested documentation will not be
considered.

Contact Information:

Nancy Jaeckle

Department Administrator

nejaeckle@wisc.edu

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