Ranked Faculty and Program Director - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Position Summary Information

Advertisement The soon-to-launch Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE) ranked faculty position on a 12-month tenure track contract. This faculty member will also be the program’s Program Director. Individuals interested in remote employment may pursue this role if they live in any of the following states : AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, IN, MD, MA, MI, MS, NC, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, DC, WI. The position will begin in the summer of 2025.This faculty member will teach the equivalent of eight courses (24 credits) a year; these credits include those reassigned for administrative duties. This individual will be a key leader in finalizing the curriculum and shaping the student experience in this new program. They will hire additional faculty and work closely with internal and external partners to provide an excellent education that trains high-quality counselors. The program will launch in January or August of 2026. The program will be completely online.The program is part of the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences (HSSHS). With 18 degree programs and approximately 100 faculty, the HSSHS is the largest of St. Kate’s four schools. Degrees are offered to students at all levels, from the associate to the doctoral level. A key distinguishing factor is the programs’ shared focus on ecological approaches to health, intercultural competency, and interprofessional collaboration. Faculty and staff will find ample opportunities for support for teaching, professional practice, and scholarly activities. The Institute of Simulation and Interprofessional Learning (I-SAIL) provides resources and expertise to support developing and implementing high-impact educational activities within HSSHS and the School of Nursing. The St. Kate’s Teaching Hub offers resources and a platform for teaching and scholarly activities that foster pedagogical innovation and student success. The Hub supports faculty and staff by providing professional development opportunities and a forum for learning and exchange on issues at the forefront of higher education. Additionally, St. Kate’s has a growing academic technology team that offers training and support to faculty members who teach online. Responsibilities include :

• Serving as the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Director.
• Teaching graduate Clinical Mental Health Counseling courses.
• Program planning and evaluation (establish and renew program policies, maintain a program evaluation system, and prepare annual reports for accreditation and the university).
• Curriculum oversight, including the development, maintenance, and evaluation of the curriculum design, practicum and internship processes, and curriculum evaluation.
• Develop, administer, and manage program budgets for personnel, supplies, consultants, travel, and accreditation.
• Gather, maintain, and provide records of evidence to support accreditation reporting.
• Support and encourage growth and high performance in teaching, research, and professional activities.
• Evaluate faculty members for annual performance reviews and university evaluations, including promotion and tenure.
• Coordinate the advising of students.
• Respond to student issues, complaints, petitions, and appeals.
• Partnering with admissions to recruit and admit students.
• Developing a line of scholarship and disseminating research products in multiple formats.
• Engaging in service to the program, the school, the university, and external organizations.

Salary Range : $92,000 -$98,000

Employees at St. Kate’s feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include :

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE .

The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening / weekend / online formats. Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency.

Salary : $92,000 - $98,000