Director, Master of Arts in Counseling Program
GENEVA COLLEGE - BEAVER FALLS, PENNSYLVANIA.
Address of Job Location: 3200 College Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
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Job Summary:
The program director will lead and coordinate strategic planning and curriculum development for the Department of Counseling, manage the budget and operations, evaluate faculty and staff performance, coordinate accreditation and program approval initiatives. This role also requires that the Counselor Educator be the track coordinator for the clinical mental health counseling program. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester during the academic year, provide service to the university, community and profession, actively participate in student recruitment, support faculty growth and development opportunities.
Job Responsibilities:
A. Teach nine contact hours per semester.
B. Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons (Note: preparation time will vary based on instructor experience in teaching that course).
C. Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved syllabus per faculty established guidelines.
D. Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.
E. Suitably challenge, engage, support, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
F. Provide timely grades to students through college software and upload mid-term and final grades by college deadlines.
G. Respond to student questions on a timely basis.
Job Requirements:
A. Minimum:
1) Education/Certification: A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Counselor Education.
i. Must be license eligible in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2) Experience:
i. Experience in the Clinical Mental Health field.
ii. Leadership and administrative experience.
3) Skill/Abilities:
i. An aptitude for teaching and supervision
ii. A demonstrated record of research and involvement in the counseling profession is expected.
iii. Must have a working knowledge of CACREP accreditation.
4) Christian Commitment: An eligible candidate must be a thoughtful and articulate Christian and an active member of a Protestant evangelical Christian church. Preference will be given to the candidate who supports and has an articulate understanding of the Reformed faith. An eligible candidate must understand and support the College’s “Foundational Concepts of Christian Education” by expressing an evangelical Christian profession of faith and demonstrate the ability to integrate a Christian perspective in their work.
B. Preferred:
1) Preference will be given to candidates who have teaching and leadership experience in higher education, have completed their doctorate by the time of hiring, and have expertise in the clinical mental health area(s).
2) Education/Certification: An earned doctorate from a CACREP accredited program.
3) Experience:
i. Previous higher education experience
ii. Classroom and online teaching experience
iii. Academic administrative experience
iv. Creativity in teaching and program development is desirable.
4) Skill/Abilities:
i. A strong record of scholarly productivity.
Expiration Date of Job Posting: November 15, 2026