Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling

Belmont University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Nashville, TENNESSEE
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!


Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling at Belmont University. 

Employment Type 

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time

Department

Mental Health Counseling

Hours 

N/A


Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2024. 

Job responsibilities include teaching graduate level courses in professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, and/or school counseling, and serving on dissertation committees. Qualified applicants must be able to teach research and field experience courses. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and program, college, and university service.  A doctorate in counseling from a CACREP accredited counseling training program is required; teaching experience, licensure in marriage and family therapy, school experience, and divinity training strongly preferred.  As all Belmont mental health counseling graduates complete their degree with counseling licensure requirements from a CACREP accredited program, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate knowledge of CACREP standards and the interest and ability to teach courses required by the licensure and state education boards. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmont’s Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the online application. 
During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and a one-page essay (300-400 words) describing how your Christian faith informs and influences your personal and professional life and your teaching philosophy and how your faith will help you contribute to the achievement of Belmont’s Aspirational Aim. 
Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University comprises nearly 9,000 students from every state and 33 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation in higher education, the University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees. With a focus on whole person formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world’s complex problems. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.  

Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 
  • Knowledge of counseling principles, methods and current developments in the
    field of study.
  • Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
  • Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
  • Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly
    activity and assist students on dissertation projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
  • Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
  • Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
  • Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
  • Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
   
Required Education A doctorate in counseling from a CACREP accredited counseling training program is required. Professional licensure in counseling, marriage and family therapy, pastoral therapy, or requirements for state licensure application must be met.
   
Required Experience Graduate level teaching experience in a counseling program, licensure in marriage and family therapy,K-12 school experience, and divinity training strongly preferred.





The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.



Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2024. 

Job responsibilities include teaching graduate level courses in professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, and/or school counseling, and serving on dissertation committees. Qualified applicants must be able to teach research and field experience courses. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and program, college, and university service.  A doctorate in counseling from a CACREP accredited counseling training program is required; teaching experience, licensure in marriage and family therapy, school experience, and divinity training strongly preferred.  As all Belmont mental health counseling graduates complete their degree with counseling licensure requirements from a CACREP accredited program, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate knowledge of CACREP standards and the interest and ability to teach courses required by the licensure and state education boards. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmont’s Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the online application. 
During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and a one-page essay (300-400 words) describing how your Christian faith informs and influences your personal and professional life and your teaching philosophy and how your faith will help you contribute to the achievement of Belmont’s Aspirational Aim. 
Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University comprises nearly 9,000 students from every state and 33 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation in higher education, the University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees. With a focus on whole person formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world’s complex problems. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.  

Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 
  • Knowledge of counseling principles, methods and current developments in the
    field of study.
  • Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
  • Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
  • Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly
    activity and assist students on dissertation projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
  • Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
  • Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
  • Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
  • Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
   
Required Education A doctorate in counseling from a CACREP accredited counseling training program is required. Professional licensure in counseling, marriage and family therapy, pastoral therapy, or requirements for state licensure application must be met.
   
Required Experience Graduate level teaching experience in a counseling program, licensure in marriage and family therapy,K-12 school experience, and divinity training strongly preferred.

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