Faculty Job Description for

Core Faculty Member
(Residential or Online), Counselor Education

Position

Title: Core Faculty Member (Residential or Online), Counselor Education Date: 04/27/2023

Department/Area: School of Behavioral Sciences

Reports To: Dean, School of Behavioral Sciences

Employee Classification: Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Primary Function/Purpose:

Instructors in the Graduate Counseling Department collaborate to deliver excellent education and field

experiences for residential and online students at Clarks Summit University.

Essential Responsibilities:

Primary Duties

• Teach and develop Counseling courses

• Serve as a Core Faculty Member for the Master of Science in Counseling program

o Provide leadership and direction to the program

o Set budgetary priorities for the program

o Assess the program

o Advise students

• Travel to campus 3 times a year for module courses or meetings as determine by

program leadership

Secondary Duties

• Mentor and counsel students

• Respond to program inquiries

• Fulfill faculty responsibilities as determined by the administration

• Attend professional conferences annually

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Qualifications:

The primary purpose of all employees of Clarks Summit University (CSU) is to advance its Christ-

centered mission and culture:

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Seek to be a role model in attitude, speech, and actions in a consistent daily walk with Jesus

Christ.

• Follow Matthew 18 principles in addressing issues with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Show by example the importance of Scripture memorization, Bible study, prayer,

witnessing, andc Cohmrmistuiannic faetlelo twhes• Be prepared to hsicph.o ol’s religious beliefs to students and others who
inquire.

• Be ready to pray and offer students, faculty, and staff spiritual advice.
• Advance the Christ-centered mission and cu
• Be in complete support of and adherence to lCtularrek os fS Culmarmksit S Uunmivmeirts Uitny’isv eSrtasintdy.a rds of

Conduct and Confession of Faith. Applicant must hold these standards as his/her own.

• Faithfully attend a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with Clarks Summit

University.

Education and Experience

• Terminal degree in Counselor Education or a related field (must meet CACREP degree

requirements)

• Biblical philosophy of counseling

• Appropriate state and national credentials, and membership in counseling associations

• Evidence of professional development and renewal activities related to counseling,

professionals ervice and advocacy in counseling, and research and scholarly activity in

counseling.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of

individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

• Strong computer skills to facilitate online education

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Essential Qualities:

• Displays a professional image at all times, even when facing significant job challenges.

Delivers on comm“iCtmaneDnt Takes ownership for resos” made to others. olving problems rather than allowing them to persist. Displays positive attitude.

Adapts quickly to changing situations. This includes last minutoer cghaannizgaetsi oann’ds disruptions to schedule. Is receptive to new information, ideas, or strategies to achieve goals.

• Influencing/Negotiating

Anticipates potential reactions, or concerns of students and takes initiative to address them.

• Uses compelling information/statistics to effectively communicate course materials.
• Builds ownership for new initiatives, or changes by involving those responsible for implementation in

planning the details.

• Avoids any action, or situation that would give the appearance of unethical, or inappropriate behavior.
• Demonstrates the courage to do the right thing in difficult situations.
• Holds self and others accountable for meeting high standards of the organization's integrity.
• Leads by example through modeling ethical practices and standards.
  

• Treats others with respect, fairness, and consistency (e.g., listen to, respect others' views, and ideas).
• Demonstrates empathy and understanding when addressing sensitive issues with others.
• At times the instructor will be privileged to information that should not be shared and must maintain

confidentiality.

• Demonstrates initiative for completing work and improving program.
• Organizes, manages, and takes responsibility for class developments.
  

• Adjusts communication style and language to most effectively connect with different/diverse

audiences and individuals.

• Follows through with the students to ensure that important information has been understood.
• Communicates information concisely and clearly.
• Explains complex concepts clearly.
• Maintains frequent contact with students to keep them informed about important changes.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all students.
  

• High-level of effective interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal plus organization

and presentation skills.

• Cultivates strong working relationship with employees and students.
• Strong desire to be a part of a University with our value of Preparing Christ-Centered, Career-Ready

Graduates.

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Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret instructions, reports, and correspondence. Ability to write

reports, correspondence, and process feedback. Ability to effectively present information and

respond to questions from groups of students or individuals. Ability to effectively communicate

information one-on-one and in group situations to other employees, students, and/or prospective

students.

Mathematical Skills:

Intermediate

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area

circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Acknowledgement:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by

employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive

inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualificationsr equired of employees assigned.

Acceptance:

I have read this job description, understand, and accept these duties, and agree to carry out the assigned

duties to the best of my abilities in the best interest oUf nCilvaerrkssi tSyu’smmit University and my fellow cUonwivorkers. I have also read, understand, and will, to the best of my abilities, follow and adhere to the Clarks Summit University management structure, Clarks Summit mission, and Clarks Summit ersity’s
policies. I will respect those above and under my leadership according to Clarks Summit University Code of

Conduct, Code of Ethics, and Doctrinal Statement.

Employee: Direct Manager:

Signature/Date: Signature/Date:

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Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions

How much on-the-job time is spent on the following physical activities? Show the time by checking the

appropriate boxes below.

Amount of time

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Stand

Walk

Sit

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much and how often? Check

the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of time

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

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Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right

while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

No special vision requirements

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Work Environment

How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require? Show the

amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of time

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

Work near moving mechanical parts

Work in high, precarious places

Fumes or airborne particles

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Outdoor weather conditions

Extreme cold (non-weather)

Extreme heat (non-weather)

Risk of electrical shock

Work with explosives

Risk of radiation

Vibration

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How much noise is typical for the work environment of this job? Check the appropriate level below.

Very quiet conditions (examples: forest trail, isolation booth for hearing test)

Quiet conditions (examples: library, private office)

Moderate Noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Loud noise (examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment)

Very loud noise (examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert)

Notes on the specific job duties that are affected by the environmental conditions selected above.

Additional Information: Include any other information that will aid in the preparation of an accurate

description of this job.

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