Mental Health Counseling Faculty

Covista • Remote, REMOTE

2d • $700 - $4,080 • Remote

About The Position

Walden University is seeking Faculty for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program to teach and mentor students in their role as mental health counselors. The program focuses on preparing students academically, professionally, and personally to become skilled counselors. The program's philosophical foundation is based on the scholar-practitioner model, culturally relevant pedagogy and practice, academic and experiential learning, and developmental instruction with an emphasis on personal growth. The M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Walden University, a member of Covista, has a history of supporting adult learners and offers a wide range of online degree and certificate programs. It is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Requirements

• Adequate computer to handle an electronic learning platform, keyboard, pointing device, and computer monitor.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint), zip software, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Reliable Internet access as well as alternate access in cases where primary access becomes unavailable.
• Appropriately credentialed.
• Possess an earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught.
• May be expected to be licensed or license-eligible in order to teach in specific programs.
• Maintain licenses and any appropriate certifications.
• Maintain currency with research by reviewing articles, journals, and presentations.
• Earned doctorate in Counseling or Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program at an accredited institution.
• Current state licensure as a mental health professional.
• Ability to provide leadership and mentoring for students in the research process.
• Strongly student-centered nature.
• Interest in establishing a community of mental health students.
• Ability to provide leadership and support in program assessment.
• Ability to assume a significant role in addressing student questions and concerns about the program.
• Ability to work with non-traditional students.
• Commitment to the goals of diversity and social change.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of three years of experience teaching and mentoring Master's and/or Doctoral level students, including directing thesis/dissertation research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students in their role as mental health counselors.
• Interact with students within the Blackboard platform.
• Post discussions in classrooms, ensuring timely responses in accordance with the Faculty Handbook.
• Be present in the classroom a minimum of 4 days per week.
• Respond to student questions within 48 hours.
• Verify the accuracy of student postings and submissions.
• Provide feedback and grades to students through Blackboard.
• Publish availability to students through course syllabi, suggesting regular and predictable availability such as online office hours or regular online chats.
• Attend residencies/Pre-practica held domestically, where they will teach intensives and colloquia, and facilitate school and university-wide discussions.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Complete training in dissertation chairing and service and are eligible to serve on doctoral dissertations.
• Contribute to program assessment.
• Address student questions and concerns about the program.
• Supervise students in their field training experience.
• Participate in residencies/pre-practica, national faculty meetings and other work-related travel.

Benefits

• Other opportunities for contributing faculty members, such as dissertation/doctoral study committee chair positions, research reviewing, and dissertation and doctoral study mentoring.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree