Adjunct/Affiliate Faculty – PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision – School of Counseling- College of Adult and Graduate Studies

Colorado Christian University

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About The Position

Colorado Christian University is seeking Affiliate Faculty for its PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program. This teaching-focused role requires an earned doctorate in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program, and the ability to integrate Christian faith into the classroom. Courses are primarily offered in an accelerated, blended format (synchronous and asynchronous) for adult learners within a year-round program. This is not a full-time position. Affiliate faculty are paid on a per-class contract basis and are classified as affiliate employees, not regular part-time employees. They are eligible to participate in the 403(b) plan but do not receive matching contributions or other CCU benefits. Successful candidates will join the CAGS Affiliate Faculty pool and be vetted to teach courses based on qualifications and experience, with course assignments dependent on student enrollment and faculty availability in their expertise area. Affiliates are required to complete faculty development training, including a series of badges, to remain in the teaching pool.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in counselor education and supervision, preferably from a CACREP accredited program.
Minimum 2-4 years of teaching experience in a graduate-level counseling program.
Clinical experience appropriate for graduate and doctoral level instruction.
Appropriate certification and/or licensure (e.g., LPC, LMHC).
Knowledge and demonstrated application of adult learning theory in the classroom.
A record of active scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications or presentations at professional conferences.
Knowledge of ethical standards of practice for professional counseling and counselor education and supervision.
Superior oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively within the CCU community.
Desire to be proficient in technological course assets and proficiency in appropriate Microsoft Office software is required.
Must reside and work legally in the U.S. All work must be performed within the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in curriculum development and CACREP program accreditation.
Experience in supervising and mentoring masters or doctoral students, on quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research projects.
Extensive experience in counselor supervision.
Leadership roles in professional counseling organizations.

Responsibilities

Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
Meet the expectations of the role of university faculty as defined in the CCU Faculty Handbook, the CAGS Faculty Handbook, and PhD-CES faculty job description.
Participate in affiliate faculty development opportunities.
Prepare and teach courses per CAGS standards and expectations, utilizing Brightspace learning platform and other assigned technologies.
Assess, validate, and make recommendations for student learning and for the PhD-CES program, per PhD-CES Assessment Plan, to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Identify with the counseling profession through sustained memberships in professional counseling organizations, maintenance of certifications and/or licenses, and evidence of sustained professional development, professional services and advocacy, and research and scholarly activity.
Maintain clinical competency in their area of specialty practice.
Adhere to professional standards as established by state governing bodies, the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) best practices, and CACREP standards.