What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty, Graduate Program in Counseling position at Messiah University?
Position Type
Faculty
School
School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Department
Graduate Studies: Counseling (2762)
Discipline
Counseling
Level
Graduate
Time Status
Full-Time
Campus
Winding Hill
Position Description
Position Summary
The School of Graduate Studies at Messiah University invites applications for a full time term-tenure track faculty position in the Graduate Program in Counseling, School Counseling specialty area. The Messiah University graduate program in counseling has three well-established CACREP accredited Master’s degrees which are delivered primarily online. Faculty in the program prioritize collegiality while striving to be excellent teachers and scholars who love working with and mentoring students. This position will be located at the Winding Hill (Mechanicsburg, PA) site or may be fully remote.
Responsibilities
Teach core counseling graduate courses, courses in the school counseling track, and courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, primarily in an online format. Specific teaching assignments will be determined based upon program need and the candidate’s expertise and interests. Faculty members are also expected to supervise internships, maintain a scholarly agenda, actively participate in the counseling profession through clinical work or counseling organizations, teach on-campus intensive courses, advise graduate students, and engage in institutional service.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Counselor Education necessary, preferably from a CACREP accredited program. ABD considered. Training and/or experience in school counseling, online education and clinical supervision required. Candidates should be eligible for core-faculty status per CACREP standards and hold a professional counseling license. Candidates are required to profess Christian faith, to commit to the mission of Messiah University, and to exhibit evidence of intercultural competencies. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship, have more than 3 years of experience in the school counseling field, and have previously taught in an online format. Candidates with expertise and interest in elementary school counseling, trauma, and multicultural issues are also preferred.
The Program
Advancing the mission of Messiah University, the School of Graduate and Professional Studies educates students for a lifetime of intellectual exploration, ethical leadership and exceptional professional practice within a complex world. Our programs include ten master’s degrees, two doctoral degrees, and numerous graduate certificates and post-master’s certificates. The coursework for most of our graduate programs is conducted primarily online, with some programs being fully online and others being fully residential. Messiah University is a nationally ranked, accredited university that successfully integrates top-tier academics and Christian faith.
The Department
The Graduate Program in Counseling offers three CACREP accredited master’s degrees with tracks in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling; and School Counseling. The mission of the program is to educate invested and caring individuals who will serve in a variety of settings as counselors characterized by integrity, humility, skillfulness, and understanding. We desire that these professionals will be leaders who facilitate healing, growth, reconciliation and spiritual well-being for diverse peoples.
The University
Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences and has a student body of over 2,500 undergraduate students including 20.0% under-represented and 2.4% international students from 21 countries and over 700 graduate students including 20.7% of students from under-represented populations.
The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.
The University is committed to an embracing evangelical spirit rooted in the Anabaptist, Pietist and Wesleyan traditions of the Christian Church. Our mission is to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society. Messiah University is a teaching institution that emphasizes instruction but values research and public service. Strong support is given to faculty development in teaching and scholarship.
Diversity
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
Starting Date for Position
August 2025 (or January 2025 based on level of experience)
Compensation
Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications/Nominations
Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a current curriculum vitae or resume as well as a letter of interest that clearly explains how your Christian faith represents a strong fit with the mission of Messiah University, which is “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society."
Vitae Instructions to Applicants
Curriculum Vitae must include: (1) education, (2) previous employment history, (3) scholarly and professional accomplishments (e.g., papers, publication, recitals, showings), (4) membership in scholarly, professional, or honor societies, and (5) awards and honors received.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Deadline
