Assistant or Associate Professor Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Westminster University – Assistant or Associate Professor Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Type: Full-Time

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted: 08/13/2023

Category: Counselor Education

The School of Arts and Sciences Program/ Home Department at Westminster University in Salt Lake City is seeking a full-time (9-month), permanent Assistant or Associate Professor in the CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program (CMHC) starting Fall of 2023 or Spring/Summer of 2024. The university has been educating master's level practitioners since 2007.

With a strong base of ethical behavior, counseling theories, professional counseling identity, treatment planning, counseling research, assessment, and professional development, students graduate with a capacity for critical thinking and counseling effectiveness that can be translated into practice with adults, children, families, and groups from diverse backgrounds. The master's program is a full-time, residential, cohort-based model that fosters an interpersonal learning environment. Small classes and a vibrant learning community facilitate a student-centered, interactive learning approach.

• Several clinical internship and practicum sites
• Low-fee community clinic serving underserved populations
• Expansion of the entering graduate cohort size
• Introduction of a doctoral program in Counselor Education and Supervision (CES)

Responsibilities

The major responsibilities for this position include:

• Instruction of master's level courses in a face-to-face format
• Curriculum and program development
• Development of a student-inclusive research program
• Supervision of counseling students and interns
• Student admissions and advising
• Cooperative work with agencies, schools, and the larger mental health community
• Service at the department and college levels

Beginning in the summer of 2025, responsibilities will expand to include teaching and supervision of doctoral students. The ideal candidate will display commitments to engaged teaching and research as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About the Institution

Westminster University, founded in 1875, is a private, independent institution with a rich history rooted in liberal arts education. The University has received numerous accolades and has a strong academic reputation. Its beautiful campus is situated in a charming residential neighborhood of Salt Lake City called Sugar House. Roughly half of Westminster's student body comes from outside of Utah and includes students from 42 countries.

• Recognized academic reputation
• Strong community and alumni support
• Active student body with diverse backgrounds
• Intercollegiate teams and competitive intramurals program

Why Apply

This position offers a continuous contract faculty position with competitive salary, full benefits, and... (more benefits listed).

Required Qualifications

To qualify for the Assistant Professor position, the successful candidate will possess:

• A doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision
• Demonstrated supervisory and clinical experience in multiple clinical settings
• Demonstrated research potential
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Demonstrated successful face-to-face teaching at the graduate level
• The ability to obtain a license to practice in Utah as a clinical mental health counselor

To qualify for the Associate Professor position, the successful candidate should also possess:

• A record of multiple years of successful teaching at the graduate level
• Publications in a peer-reviewed journal and/or presentations at a regional or national counseling conference
• Two or more years of full licensure as a Mental Health Counselor

Posting Number: F036P

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest addressing reasons for interest and experience related to the above-mentioned qualifications. All applications and nominations will be held in confidence. To apply online, visit here.

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