Director of PhD-Counselor Education and Supervision Program

Job Title: Director of PhD-Counselor Education and Supervision Program Reports To: Academic Dean Location: On-campus Pay: $82,000 – $110,000. Actual compensation offer to candidate will be based upon prior experience, skill level, tenure track status, and budget.

General Statement of Job Function

The Director of the PhD-CES Program is a faculty member in the Counseling Division and plays an essential role in Denver Seminary’s academic mission by contributing excellent administrative leadership, teaching, scholarly work, student mentoring, spiritual modeling, and institutional service. The Director oversees the creation of the structures and processes for the PhD program, recruiting and enrolling of cohorts, staffing of the PhD program, budget development and requests, and development of grants and funding in collaboration with the Academic Dean and the Advancement office.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the PhD-CES curriculum.
• Represent the PhD-CES program to prospective students, current students, and external constituents, including program promotion and response to inquiries.
• Review and approve student applications to the program, including participation in or oversight of applicant interviews.
• Communicate with students who need assistance with the program, courses, or other academic matters. Refer questions to the Registrar or appropriate department as needed. Serve as primary resolution specialist for student concerns.
• Prepare and facilitate annual residency experience for students.
• Oversee and participate in student dissertation processes, including recruitment and training of chairpersons and readers.
• Supervise program staff.
• Oversee the interviews, selection, and training of adjunct faculty for the program.
• Oversee course observations for adjunct and full-time faculty in the program.
• Oversee updates, revisions, and developments to the program curriculum.
• Work with Registrar’s office to prepare annual course schedules.
• Serve as a member of the CSAT team for student challenges/interventions.
• Serve as co-chair of the counseling division with the co-chair who directs the MA programs.
• Contribute to annual faculty evaluations for each PhD faculty member in the division and, where necessary, collaborate with the co-chair of the division.
• Assist PhD division faculty members in preparing to apply for rank advancement and/or tenure.
• Oversee PhD-CES budget.
• Oversee CACREP compliance processes.
  

Essential Functions

• Attend regular faculty meetings, division meetings, and other required faculty functions as specified in the Faculty Handbook.
• Participate as requested in any legal proceedings involving Denver Seminary (may involve employee or student interactions).
• Participate in professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Academic Dean.
• Teach a reduced course load.
  
  

Education/Training

• PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP‐accredited program
• Licensed, or license eligible, as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado
• Significant clinical counseling and clinical supervision experience and training
• Experience in leadership and program direction, preferably in higher education
• Experience teaching in CACREP‐accredited Counseling programs in higher education, especially in non‐traditional delivery modes
• Extensive graduate level teaching experience
• Knowledge and teaching skills commensurate with working in a CACREP‐accredited program
• Knowledge and teaching skills commensurate with working in an accredited Seminary, including the ability to integrate faith and practice
• Excellent collegiality and collaborative skills
• Theological training and experience (preferably at the Masters level)
• Experience working among diverse populations
  
  

Qualifications

• Committed personal relationship with Jesus Christ required and a lifestyle consistent with the Seminary’s Community Values and Behavioral Commitments.
• Agreement with Denver Seminary’s Statement of Faith and Statement on Human Sexuality.
  
  

Denver Seminary prepares men and women to engage the needs of the world with the redemptive power of the Gospel and the life-changing truth of Scripture. Through our educational programs and mentoring process, the Seminary challenges students to grow spiritually, intellectually, and professional in order to lead God’s people in the accomplishment of His mission in the world.

Outcomes

• Acquisition and maintenance of good standing with CACREP accreditation
• Solvency in annual budget as determined by annual program assessment and contribution margin analysis
• Growth in student enrollment
• Growth and development of PhD-CES faculty
• Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships within and across divisions
  
  

Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Normal office working conditions including computer usage may require occasional standing, walking, long periods of sitting, climbing stairs, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Denver Seminary is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence in all areas of ministry and operations.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to facultysearch@denverseminary.edu.

Please do NOT send transcripts, letters of recommendation, or credential files. Full applications will be requested of promising candidate.

Pay Range

$82,000 – $110,000. Actual compensation offer to candidate will be based upon prior experience, skill level, tenure track status, and budget.