Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Department of Clinical Mental Health Counseling offers CACREP accredited master's degree programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. We seek applicants with a strong identity as a counselor, educator, and scholar.

• A Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program or have their degree completed within one year of the date of hire.
• Practical experience and evidence of professional counseling credential(s) through licensure or certification.
• A demonstrated commitment to the counseling profession through sustained membership in professional organizations, research and scholarly activity (commensurate with experience), service, and/or professional development and continuing education.
• Specialization in either clinical mental health counseling.
• Experience teaching core mental health counseling, mentoring, and supervising students.
• Evidence of ability to deliver instruction effectively in both online (asynchronous and synchronous) and in-person formats.
• Dedication to infusing a social justice minded approach reflective of our Vincentian mission across all course work.
• Critical cultural awareness, a commitment to fostering a sense of community within the department and university, and an ability to maintain professional attitudes and ethical behavior.
• An ability to work collaboratively, collegially, and respectfully with internal and external stakeholders to promote the mission of the Department, School, and University.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

• Teaching three counseling curriculum courses (9 credits) per semester as dependent on departmental needs and candidate expertise.
• Curriculum, course, and program assessment and development.
• Student advising, mentoring, and clinical supervision.
• Cooperative work with agencies, and the regional community.
• Productive engagement with research and scholarly activities.
• Service to the Department, University, and the profession.
• Participation in the student recruitment and selection process.

• Strong professional identity and commitment to counselor education, especially in clinical mental health counseling.
• Prior teaching and supervision experience.
• Commitment to diversity initiatives and training counselors to work with diverse clients.

• Applicants are required to have an earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program (
  
  Note:
  
  ABD with completion by June 2025 will be considered).
• Possession of, or eligibility for, additional credentials (e.g., NCC, LPC, ACS).

• Leadership experience and a proven track record of working with clinical mental health counseling initiatives including experience teaching CACREP common core areas, and supervision of counselors in training in practicum and internship.
• This tenure-track position requires in-person engagement in teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities on campus.

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Tenure:
Tenure Track