Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical and Mental Health Counseling

GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Grand View University aspires to serve a varying, multi-faceted community of learners - students, faculty, and staff - in a welcoming environment so that each learner can achieve their fullest potential. Our objective is to foster and sustain a campus environment free from imbalance and/or bias, while also preparing students 'called and empowered to serve the neighbor so that all may flourish.' At Grand View University, we adhere to the Lutheran tradition of being 'rooted and open;' we value differing beliefs, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome and affirm the thoughts and experiences each distinct member brings to our community. The Assistant/Associate Tenure Track Faculty position for the online Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) is one of seven core faculty lines within the CMHC master’s program. The position requires licensure as an LMHC or eligibility for licensure, an earned doctorate in counseling from CACREP accredited program or counseling-related degree, familiarity with CACREP accreditation standards, and clinical experience as a counselor. The successful applicant must have knowledge and skills necessary for curriculum development, instruction, and evaluation at the graduate level. Active participation in professional organizations and ongoing professional development specific to the responsibilities of the position is an expectation.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from CACREP accredited program.
• Licensed as LMHC or license eligible.
• Competency in Blackboard, Zoom, PC applications Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Associate Professor status requires six years of full-time faculty experience.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of effective teaching performance with proficiency in various teaching modalities including online synchronous, online asynchronous, and blended learning.
• Prior or current clinical experience in clinical mental health counseling practice.
• Established experience in research and grant writing.
• Credential of Approved Clinical Supervisor by CCE or eligible in the future.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 24 credits per year.
• Assist the Program Director with the operation of the M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.
• Familiarity with technology to assess student competencies and benchmarks.
• Engage in research/scholarly/continuing education activity appropriate to the discipline.
• Actively participate in related professional organizations, including ACA but not limited to.
• Organize practicum and internship manual, course development, site placements.
• Provide updates to the Program Director and Clinical Education Coordinator on student progress.
• Assist with student recruitment activities, student advising, and other faculty responsibilities.
• Serve on university committees or teams in support of the university’s strategic initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree