Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical and Mental Health Counseling

Grand View University aspires to serve a varying, multi-faceted community of learners - students, faculty, and staff - in a welcoming environment so that each learner can achieve their fullest potential. Our objective is to foster and sustain a campus environment free from imbalance and/or bias, while also preparing students “called and empowered to serve the neighbor so that all may flourish.” At Grand View University, we adhere to the Lutheran tradition of being “ rooted and open ;” we value differing beliefs, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome and affirm the thoughts and experiences each distinct member brings to our community.

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor

Contract Term: Full time

Position Summary

Assistant/Associate Tenure Track Faculty position for the online Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) is one of seven core faculty lines within the CMHC master’s program. The position requires licensure as an LMHC or eligibility for licensure, an earned doctorate in counseling from CACREP accredited program or counseling-related degree, familiarity with CACREP accreditation standards, and clinical experience as a counselor. The successful applicant must have knowledge and skills necessary for curriculum development, instruction, and evaluation at the graduate level. Active participation in professional organizations and ongoing professional development specific to the responsibilities of the position is an expectation.

The Assistant/Associate Professor position will be a tenure track faculty member with all of the rights and responsibilities of other full-time faculty at Grand View University. Applicants should have a strong commitment to the academic success of all of our CMHC Grand View University Graduate students.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 24 credits per year. Additional opportunities for summer teaching are available.
• Assist the Program Director with the operation of the M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.
• Familiarity with technology to assess student competencies and benchmarks.
• Engage in research/scholarly/continuing education activity appropriate to the discipline.
• Actively participate in related professional organizations, including ACA but not limited to.
• Organize practicum and internship manual, course development, site placements.
• Provide updates to the Program Director and Clinical Education Coordinator on student progress, assist with student recruitment activities, student advising, and other faculty responsibilities.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from CACREP accredited program. Or, related doctoral degrees will be considered if the applicant has been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013.
• The candidate identifies with the counseling profession as define by CACREP (2024) aligned with CACREP philosophy.
• Meet CACREP standard to serve as a core faculty member.
• Licensed as LMHC or license eligible.
• Must have competency in Blackboard, Zoom, PC applications Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Possess excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Associate Professor status requires six years of full-time faculty experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CACREP accreditation or administration within a CACREP accredited program
• Evidence of effective administrative and teaching performance with proficiency in various teaching modalities including online synchronous, online asynchronous, and blended learning.
• Prior or current clinical experience in clinical mental health counseling practice.
• Established experience in research and grant writing.
• Credential of Approved Clinical Supervisor by CCE or eligible in the future.
  
  

Duties

The successful candidate is expected to meet the teaching, scholarly and service expectations of a tenure-track faculty member. These include the following:

• Teaching a minimum of 24 graduate level Mental Health Counseling hours (eight courses) per year
• Successfully engaging with and supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Advising graduate students in the program.
• Engaging in research/scholarly activity appropriate to their discipline
• Actively supporting the management and administration of the CMHC program, including assisting with department accreditation tasks and course curriculum audits.
• Maintaining membership and actively participating in the work of appropriate professional organizations.
• Assisting with planning and providing instruction and support for the program’s annual residency.
• Serve on university committees or teams in support the university’s strategic initiatives.
  
  

Application

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled. All applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement explaining the applicant’s teaching philosophy and the contact information for at least three professional references.

All applicants must apply through our online application system.

All selected candidates will be required to complete a background check.