Assistant Clinical Professor On-ground Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Seattle University

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Counseling in the College of Education invites applications for one full-time Assistant Clinical Professor position in the CACREP-accredited On-ground Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Program at Seattle University. We seek a justice-centered counselor educator who is committed to advancing issues of diversity, anti-racism, equity, and inclusion within the mental health counseling profession beginning September 1, 2026. The Counseling Department in the College of Education has four program tracks: (1) On-ground Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), (2) Online CMHC, (3) On-ground School Counseling, and (4) Online School Counseling. Each program focuses on preparing emerging counselors to be social change agents and advocates for diversity, anti-racism, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This position requires faculty to teach on-campus at Seattle University. Successful candidates will join a social justice-oriented counseling program informed by Seattle University’s commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (see LIFT SU: Inclusive Excellence Action Plan for Racial Equity and Antiracism - https://www.seattleu.edu/diversity/lift-su/). The counseling programs in the College of Education are leaders in preparing future change agents in counseling and is CACREP-accredited through 2026. This position requires faculty to teach on-campus at Seattle University. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to the University's and College of Education’s Jesuit mission, vision, and values. The College emphasizes engagement in teaching, research, and service that contributes to building and sustaining equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. In concert with our Jesuit mission and commitment to diversity and inclusion, candidates must demonstrate an understanding of components of a Jesuit education and its alignment with the counseling program’s social justice mission.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program by August 15, 2026
Licensed Mental Health Counselor experience
Full professional licensed mental health counseling in state of residence at time of application or apply for full licensure/certification within one year of hire
Familiarity with CACREP accreditation standards and processes
Experience and competence in teaching and clinical supervision of counseling graduate students
Demonstrated commitment to social justice and anti-racism as evidenced by curriculum development, scholarly agenda, and/or community engagement and collaboration
Commitment to collaborative professional relationships with faculty colleagues
Demonstrated ability to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and theory-to-practice research in teaching, scholarship, and service

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to support diverse students
Full professional licensed mental health counseling in state of residence at time of application or apply for full licensure within one year of hire
Ability to teach both school counseling and clinical mental health counseling courses
Professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor
Experience and competence in teaching and clinical supervision of clinical mental health counseling graduate students.
Sustained engagement with minoritized communities that are underrepresented in counseling and mental health care, and demonstrated ability to integrate this experience into program development and teaching
Candidates with historically marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply
Understanding and treatment of substance use and process addictions

Responsibilities

Providing justice-centered teaching and service to the program, the College, the university, and to the counseling profession at the national level.
Opportunities for scholarship that advance issues of equity in community mental health.
Teach graduate level counseling courses on the Seattle University campus across the eight CACREP core areas in clinical mental health and school counseling.
Provide support to the program through advising.

Benefits

Three different medical plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits (5% nonelective employer contribution and dollar-for-dollar match of voluntary contributions up to 5%)
100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
Subsidized transportation benefit
Wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility
Wide variety of campus events
Generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December
Paid sick leave