Faculty Openings

The Department of Counseling, Social Work, and Leadership
CHAIRPERSON – DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING, SOCIAL WORK AND LEADERSHIP
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, Ed.D. Rank Open
SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (2 Positions)
COUNSELOR EDUCATION ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

The Department of Kinesiology and Health
HEALTH/WELLNESS EDUCATION ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
ATHELTIC TRAINING ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
EXERCISE SCIENCE ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

The Department of Teacher Education
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE EDUCATION, ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES, ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY / 21st CENTURY TEACHING & LEARNING, ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

The Department of Counseling, Social Work, and Leadership

All positions are tenure track. Salary and benefits are competitive. Positions begin August, 2012 unless otherwise noted. Review of applications will begin in November, 2011 and continue until the positions are filled. Faculty positions are tenure track, 9 months with competitive salaries and possible summer employment. The chair position is a 12 month position. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.

CHAIRPERSON – DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING, SOCIAL WORK AND LEADERSHIP: We seek an idealistic yet pragmatic person to serve as chair (tenure track, rank open) of a dynamic, growing department. We want someone who would relish the opportunity to collaborate with talented faculty to rethink how we prepare human service professionals for the 21st century workplace. Our goal is to enhance our graduates’ potential by helping them meld theory and practice to become more effective agents for improving the human condition in our region and beyond.

Qualifications include a predisposition toward creative and innovative thinking about the nature of effective teaching and leadership; scholarship, teaching experience and an earned doctorate in one of the following areas: social work, counseling, or educational leadership; a commitment to actively engage and support colleagues in their teaching, research and engagement activities; a record of successful collaboration among diverse programs, community partners and other campus and college units; experience with management of departmental budgets to effectively allocate human and fiscal resources to advance the programs’ missions; evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills, an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to articulate a vision for the department within a learner-centered regional institution.

If this sounds appealing, learn more about us at http://coehs.nku.edu. If you can imagine yourself being part of and helping lead our endeavors, please e-mail a brief cover letter describing your interest and background, a current resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Dr. Shawn Faulkner, chair of the search committee at coehsdean@nku.edu. This is a 12-month position that includes teaching in one of the areas of the department.

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, Ed.D. Rank Open: We are looking for idealistic yet pragmatic faculty (tenure track, rank open, one assistant director) who would relish the opportunity to participate in redefining doctoral education for fully employed and experienced P-20 education and community leaders. Our "learning associates" (we don’t have just “students”) already know much about the practical, real-life aspects of educational leadership. Our goal is to enhance their leadership potential by helping them meld theory and practice to become more effective change agents.

Qualifications include a predisposition toward creative and innovative thinking about the nature of doctoral preparation and effective leadership; scholarship and teaching experience in educational leadership at the doctoral level; a commitment to actively enhance the educational attainment of the region; considerable interest in and experience collaborating among school- and/or community-based leaders; experience with qualitative research methodology and/or arts-based research; and skill guiding doctoral students in action-based research. A doctorate in educational leadership or closely related field is required.

If this sounds appealing, learn more about us at http://edd.nku.edu. If you can imagine yourself being part of our endeavor, please e-mail a brief description of your interest and background with a current resume to Dr. Paul Wirtz at edd@nku.edu. If it looks like a match, we will contact you to provide information, answer questions, and suggest next steps.

SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (2 Positions): The Social Work program at NKU announces the availability of two Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty positions. Candidates must have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and an earned doctorate in social work (ABD considered with confirmed dissertation defense date). Candidates with teaching interests in quantitative research, human behavior in the social environment, and/or social policy formulation and analysis are being sought. The Social Work faculty is currently engaged in community-based projects with children and families experiencing homelessness, and with military veterans. Applicants with interest in or experience with these populations would find exciting collaborative research prospects and teaching opportunities at NKU. Responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, working collaboratively with colleagues, engaging in scholarly activity, engaging in community and university service, and participating in outreach activities. Questions may be directed to Dr. Tara McLendon, Faculty Search Chairperson, at mclendont1@nku.edu. Learn more about the programs at http://coehs.nku.edu/departments/counseling/socialwork/index.php and http://coehs.nku.edu/gradprograms/current/degree/msw/index.php.

If you meet these qualifications and enjoy university/community collaboration, working in a collegial environment, and have a desire to educate and mentor the next generation of social workers, please e-mail the following information to Dr. Carol Ryan, Chair, Department of Counseling, Social Work, and Leadership (cswl@nku.edu): A letter of application addressing the candidate’s interests in teaching and scholarship, commitment to advancing an agenda of public engagement in both rural and urban settings, and the ability to teach on line courses. All position applications should also include a current resume, the names of 3 professional references, and graduate transcripts (unofficial accepted at the initial stage).

COUNSELOR EDUCATION ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: The program expects the faculty member to provide collaborative leadership for the counseling program and to instruct, supervise, and mentor students in counselor education. The assignment may include course instruction in both the graduate and undergraduate programs, supervision of practicum and internship, and mentorship of students in general courses, clinical mental health courses, and school courses. The faculty member will advise graduate students in counselor education and serve on committees, maintain a record of scholarly productivity by initiating research leading to publication and participate in professional associations and activities to enhance professional development of counselors at the local, state, and national levels. The faculty member will also serve the public and constituencies of the department, college, and university as approved/assigned. This additional faculty line follows the successful search in Spring 2011.

Preference will be given to applicants who completed a doctorate in Counselor Education (ABD will be considered) from CACREP-accredited programs and who have: (a) post-master’s experience in school counseling and/or mental health counseling with children in schools, (b) experience in teaching and/or working as a school counselor, or experience as a clinical mental health counselor having supervised practicing clinicians, (c) experience with CACREP accreditation, (d) demonstrated awareness of issues affecting diverse populations, and (e) membership in ACA or its affiliated organizations. Prior university teaching and evidence of successful scholarship is preferred. Candidates with dual experience in school counseling and as a clinical mental health counselor will be given preference. Candidates possessing the ability to supervise/instruct within the school counseling program, and/or within the Clinical Mental Health program, will be given preference. Questions may be directed to Dr. Brett Zyromski (zyromskib1@nku.edu) Faculty Search Chairperson.

Complete application should be sent to Dr. Carol Ryan, Department Chair, and must include: (1) letter of application indicating how the applicant satisfies each of the requirements listed above and how the applicant can contribute to the counseling program, (2) a curriculum vita, (3) transcripts of all college work, (4) evidence of teaching skill, (5) copies of scholarly works/publications, and (6) three current letters of professional reference. Please submit all material electronically to cswl@nku.edu. For additional information regarding the counseling programs, please visit: http://coehs.nku.edu/gradprograms/current/degree/counseling/index.php.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health

For all positions listed below, letters of application should address the candidate’s interests in teaching and scholarship, commitment to advancing an agenda of public engagement in both rural and urban settings, and the ability to teach on line courses. All position applications should also include a current resume, the names of 3 professional references, and graduate transcripts (unofficial accepted at the initial stage). All positions are tenure track. Salary and benefits are competitive. Positions begin August, 2012 unless otherwise noted.

Review of applications will begin in November, 2011 and continue until the positions are filled. Faculty positions are tenure track, 9 months with competitive salaries and possible summer employment. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.

HEALTH/WELLNESS EDUCATION ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: We are looking for a dynamic faculty member eager to teach, mentor, and advise the next generation of teachers. Candidates must have an earned doctorate (ABD considered) in Health Education or related field from an accredited institution with clear demonstration of skills in lifetime wellness; evidence of successful college teaching experience and/or clinical experience; record of/or potential for scholarly activity; potential to secure external funding; and significant skill in the use of emerging educational technologies specifically related to the delivery of high quality online instruction. Responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate health content courses (e.g., personal health/wellness, community health, drug & alcohol education, sexuality education, introduction to health education, etc…), disciplinary content and pedagogy courses, P-12 health education methods courses, and supervise practicum students and student teachers. All tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate continuous activity in defined scholarly areas, and a willingness to involve and mentor undergraduate students in research and public engagement projects. Candidates will also be expected to serve on departmental, college, and university committees, and provide service to the profession and community.

If you meet these qualifications and enjoy getting involved with students, please e-mail the required information to Dr. Carol Ryan, Chair, Department of Kinesiology & Health at kinesiology@nku.edu.

ATHELTIC TRAINING ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: We are looking for a dynamic faculty member to teach, mentor, and advise in the CAATE accredited undergraduate Athletic Training Education Program. Responsibilities include: directing elements of the athletic training program, teaching undergraduate athletic training content courses, and supervise practicum and intern students. The successful candidate will teach 9 credits/semesters and receive 3 credits hours of release for administrative duties. Teaching areas include: upper extremity evaluation, head and spine evaluation, rehabilitation, therapeutic modalities, and clinical education courses. Qualifications: doctorate in Athletic Trainer or related field (ABD with date of completion considered); experience in college teaching in CAATE approved program; minimum two years BOC Certification; Kentucky State Licensed or eligible; and Knowledge of CAATE accreditation process. Clinical Instructor Educator (CIE) experience preferred. All tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate continuous activity in a defined scholarly areas and a willingness to mentor and involve undergraduate students in research and public engagement projects. Candidates will also be expected to serve on departmental, college, and university committees, and provide service to the profession and community. For additional information on the program visit: http://coehs.nku.edu/departments/kinesiology/athletictraining/index.php

If you meet these qualifications and enjoy getting involved with students, please e-mail the required information to Dr. Carol Ryan, Chair, Department of Kinesiology & Health at kinesiology@nku.edu.

EXERCISE SCIENCE ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: We are looking for a dynamic faculty member eager to teach, mentor, and advise the next generation of exercise science students. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in exercise science or related field from an accredited institution with clear demonstration of skills in clinical exercise physiology (ABD considered). Evidence of successful college teaching experience and/or clinical experience; record of/or potential for scholarly activity; potential to secure external funding; and understanding and skill in the use of ACSM guidelines for healthy and clinical populations. Teaching responsibilities involve teaching undergraduate exercise science courses in the area of clinical exercise physiology (e.g., clinical exercise physiology, exercise testing and prescription, testing and prescription for special populations, etc…). All tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate continuous activity in defined scholarly areas, and a willingness to involve and mentor undergraduate students in research and public engagement projects. Candidates will also be expected to serve on departmental, college, and university committees, and provide service to the profession and community.

If you meet these qualifications and enjoy getting involved with students, please e-mail the required information to Dr. Carol Ryan, Chair, Department of Kinesiology & Health at kinesiology@nku.edu.

The Department of Teacher Education

Review of applications will begin in November, 2011 and continue until the positions are filled. Faculty positions are tenure track, 9 month with competitive salaries and possible summer employment. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE EDUCATION, ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: We are looking for a dynamic faculty member eager to teach, mentor, and advise the next generation of teachers. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in science education or related field with evidence of coursework in science education (ABD considered). Experience teaching science to elementary and/or middle grades students is required; teaching experience in diverse schools and experience teaching elementary age children are preferred. Ability to work collaboratively with campus-based and school-based colleagues is important. A record of scholarly work, active participation in professional organizations, and experience supervising practicum students and student teachers are preferred. Responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; supervising field experiences; working collaboratively with colleagues in online and on-campus courses in urban/rural/suburban field-based programs; engaging in scholarly activity; assisting with academic advising; engaging in community and university service; supporting and participating in the outreach activities of NKU's Program of Distinction, CINSAM, the Center for Integrative Natural Sciences and Mathematics (http://cinsam.nku.edu/), through course teaching, trainings, and programs for P-12 students.

If you meet these qualifications and enjoy getting involved with students in schools and communities, please e-mail the required information to Dr. Shawn Faulkner, Chair, Department of Teacher Education, TeacherEducation@nku.edu

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES, ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: We are looking for a dynamic faculty member eager to teach, mentor, and advise the next generation of teachers. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in social studies education or related field with evidence of coursework in social studies education (ABD considered). Experience teaching social studies to elementary and/or middle grades students is required; teaching experience in diverse schools and experience teaching elementary age children are preferred. Ability to work collaboratively with campus-based and school-based colleagues is important. A record of scholarly work, active participation in professional organizations, and experience supervising practicum students and student teachers are preferred. Responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; supervising field experiences; working collaboratively with colleagues in online and on-campus courses in urban/rural/suburban field-based programs; engaging in scholarly activity; assisting with academic advising; engaging in community and university service; and participating in the outreach activities.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY / 21st CENTURY TEACHING & LEARNING, ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR: Are you innovative? Always interested in what’s over the horizon? Do you enjoy exploring futuristic models of teaching and learning? Are you engaging and able to share your enthusiasm for innovative instructional models using technology with students, teachers, and colleagues? We are looking for a special faculty member eager to teach, mentor, and advise the next generation of teachers. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in instructional technology, curriculum & instruction, or related field (ABD considered). Knowledge and experience in the use of emerging technology and applications to enhance teaching and learning in P-16 settings is required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience that includes P-12 classroom teaching and college teaching both online and on-campus. Ability to work collaboratively with campus-based and school-based colleagues is important. Responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning and/or curriculum & instruction; working collaboratively with colleagues in online and on-campus courses to enhance instruction through the use of technology; supervising students in field placements; engaging in scholarly activity; assisting with academic advising; engaging in community and university service; and participating in the outreach activities. The position is tenure track, nine months, with competitive salary and summer teaching opportunities.