Full-time CMHC Faculty Position

The School of Counseling at Divine Mercy University (DMU) invites applications for a fulltime faculty position in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program. This position will involve teaching assigned coursework student advising participation in oncampus residencies as well as potential administrative duties.

Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition DMU views the development of faculty and student diversity as a means to building an authentic human community where every person has the opportunity to flourish. We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each persons success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives promote intellectual rigor and enable us to achieve excellence in our pursuit of unity truth goodness and beauty. This commitment makes our university a better place for all to work learn and flourish.

Applicants must have the following minimal qualifications: a doctoral degree in Counselor Education from a CACREPaccredited institution; Experience teaching at the graduate level evidence of recent relevant work in the field including teaching clinical practice research or publications; and current licensure or license eligibility in the state of residence.

Preference will be given to candidates who 1 are graduates of a CACREPaccredited program 2 have teaching experience at the graduate level and 3 demonstrate a commitment to professional identity. Applicants without a significant academic track record but with demonstrated strengths in clinical training supervision and teaching will be given serious consideration. The rank of appointment and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Divine Mercy University is an Equal Opportunity Employer actively committed to increasing diversity within its community. As required by the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended and the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended DMU does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race color religion national origin sex or disability.

Based on the Catholic identity and mission of Divine Mercy University we only employ persons who demonstrate openness and respect for the Roman Catholic Church and its institutions and who have a sincere interest in advancing DMUs mission within the Church. For positions in which membership in the Roman Catholic Church is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary for the normal operation of DMU such as teaching philosophy and theology or key leadership positions DMU reserves the right to employ only persons who are practicing members of the Roman Catholic Church as determined solely by the decision of DMU.

Applicants must have the following minimal qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREPaccredited institution;
• Be Licensed or Licenseeligible in the state of residence
• Possess advanced clinical supervision and teaching skills
• Demonstrate a commitment to counseling professional identity and development
• Exemplify a commitment to diverse worldviews and faiths while upholding the CatholicChristian vision of the person.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach 6 graduatelevel courses per year 8week terms)
• Participate in oncampus Residencies as needed (up to 3 times per year)
• Academic advising and mentoring of students
• Service in departmental and university committees
• Active commitment to the counseling profession

To be considered the following is required:

• Current curriculum vitae.
• Cover letter of interest that addresses the applicants compatibility with teaching and supervising in accord with the DMU mission.
• A list of references from three higher education professionals.
• Official transcripts for all postsecondary education (unofficial transcripts should be submitted through the applicant portal and official transcripts requested and mailed to Divine Mercy University Attention: SOC Faculty Recruitment 45154 Underwood Lane Sterling VA 20166; or email to

Applicants applications should be submitted through Paylocity using the link below. A review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Notes for International Applicants:

• Applicants whose primary language is other than English must provide proficiency in both written and spoken English appropriate for masterslevel teaching in the United States of America.
• Applicants holding degrees earned at an institution outside the United States of America must demonstrate postsecondary education that is equivalent to a U.S. doctoral degree in counseling supervision. It is the applicants responsibility to have all official transcripts submitted from each university translated into English.