Rehabilitation Counseling, Tenure-Track, Assistant/Associate Professor

The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at Georgia State University is searching for a tenure-track, assistant/associate professor in the Rehabilitation Counseling graduate program to begin fall 2011. The person chosen must have an earned doctorate in a rehabilitation related program (e.g. rehabilitation counseling; rehabilitation psychology) from a CACREP, APA, or CORE accredited program. Additionally required are certification as a rehabilitation counselor (CRC) and eligibility for licensure as a professional counselor or psychologist in the state of Georgia. The successful candidate must hold membership and demonstrated active involvement in appropriate regional and national professional association(s).

Applicants must show evidence of a clear line of research related to rehabilitation counselor training. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a strong methodological background and the potential for a well-defined research program that is supported by external funding. The individual must be prepared to teach courses in the rehabilitation counseling core such as medical and psychological aspects of disability, vocational evaluation and assessment of rehabilitation potential, and introductory class to rehabilitation, as well as supervise practica and internships. Depending on the individual\\\'s strengths, teaching classes related to mental health counseling, in which rehabilitation students may enroll, may also be required.

The Rehabilitation Counseling program has a strong commitment to training based on the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) accreditation guidelines which influence curricula as well as faculty and student research. Ethnic minorities, women and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcript of highest degree earned, two examples of published material, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Brian Dew, Rehabilitation Faculty Search Committee Chair, Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, P.O. Box 3980 Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3980.