Faculty Member - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Description

Faculty Member - Clinical Mental Health Counseling 

JOB SUMMARY

Spalding University is seeking candidates to join our faculty team at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the CACREP accredited CMHC program in Louisville, Kentucky.

The primary focus of the position is teaching core courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  A commitment and passion towards the preparation of students to enter the profession of clinical counseling is critical.  Applications should have a strong counselor identity evident through either research, grant writing, active engagement in professional organizations, clinical practice, community engagement, or advocacy.  

Applicants especially interested in teaching practicum & internship, or potentially working towards the role of Field Experience Director are encouraged to apply.
 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching responsibilities will include (3-3-1) graduate courses in the School of CMHC.  Specific courses may include: Practicum, Internship, Group Theory and Process, Multicultural Counseling, Addictions, or other courses in areas of expertise or as needed.
• Contribute to team efforts to maintain CACREP Standards and accreditation.
• Serve on school and university committees as needed.
• Maintain eligibility as a core faculty member under CACREP Standards.
• Mentor graduate students.
• Serve on dissertation committees.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program is required. ABD will be considered if the doctorate will be completed by August 1, 2025.
• Current knowledge of best practices in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Skills to effectively teach graduate classes and adult learners by developing and delivering innovative curriculum based on current scholarly information relevant to course topics.
• Knowledge of 2024 CACREP standards.
• Ability to contribute to program development initiatives, program review and revision, accreditation compliance, and assessment of curricula.
• Ability to gain and maintain licensure in Kentucky within the first year of employment.
• Exhibit active and regular engagement in state, national, or other professional organizations and/or other evidence of a strong counselor professional identity.
• Adhere to university and CMHC program policies and procedures as well as the American Counseling Association’s Code of Ethics.
• Foster a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness.
• Work collegially and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Maintain clear, direct, goal oriented, and effective communications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of effective university teaching experience in a CMHC program.
• Knowledge of supervision models, theories, and/or experience in supervision of CMHC students and eligibility for the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential and/or Kentucky LPCC-S designation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, as evidenced by relevant professional activities, initiatives, or accomplishments.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing access, equity, and social justice, through teaching, research, and/or service.
• A demonstrated commitment to growth as an educator and supervisor.
• Experience in counselor education and supervision program as a CACREP liaison or Field Experience coordinator.

Application:
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV

2) A cover letter expanding on important knowledge or experiences that have prepared you for this position

3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4) Statement of Supervision Philosophy

ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403b/Roth retirement plan, generous Paid Time Off program, Parental Leave, 21 holidays including 2 weeks off at the end of the year, paid life insurance and short-term disability, paid time for volunteering, free gym membership, and more.

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2300 students at the bachelors’, masters and doctoral levels, providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Faculty, staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

With a focus on service and leadership, Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working student. In addition, our unique6-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service, with a commitment to cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment, emulated for interdisciplinary, collaborations, and acclaimed for contributions to the community.

Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University’s policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.