AssistantAssociate Professor of Counseling

Thornton, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Working at Regis University

As Regis employees we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect inclusion and equity and welcome employees faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students. Why Work at Regis

Job Summary:

A Jesuit institution located in the thriving Denver Colorado metro area Regis University invites applicants for two full-time Assistant/Associate Professors in the Department of -housed with the Department of Couple and Family Therapy within the School of Mental and Behavioral Health and uniquely positioned in the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions the Department of Counseling utilizes a state-of-the-art training clinic maintains strong community partnerships and provides opportunities for inter-professional education and the delivery of integrated healthcare.

Faculty facilitate student-directed learning in an atmosphere emphasizing accountability and teamwork skills; as such the successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in utilizing various teaching methods and an interest in working collaboratively with diverse groups of students staff and faculty colleagues.

We are excited to offer these faculty positions that bridge our in-person masters program and our new hybrid online Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision that launched in fall 2025. This position will serve both programs and is an opportunity for those passionate about face-to-face teaching and innovative online education. Most duties are carried out at the Interprofessional Health Campus in Thornton Colorado. Bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking) applicants are encouraged to apply.

We seek candidates who are excited about contributing to both programs. Faculty presence is required in the office on Wednesdays from 9AM to 2PM and for evening classes in the masters and doctoral program. This role is not suitable for faculty seeking remote-only positions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

Teaching curriculum development student advising and mentoring clinical supervision
Service to the department school college university community and profession
Engaging in scholarship and research

Required Qualifications:

Have an earned doctoral degree in counselor education preferably from a CACREP-accredited program; or have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-timefacultymember in a counselor education programfor a minimum of one full academic year before July 1 2013.
Licensed as a Professional Counselor or be eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in the state of Colorado through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies within two months of the positions start date.
Experience integrating research with practice and teaching

Specialized Expertise Preferred:Candidates who have expertise in at least one of the following areas will be given preference:

A strong record of peer-reviewed publications in counseling journals including at least one peer-reviewed article published within the past year in an ACA- or ASCA-endorsed journal and a commitment to collaborating with colleagues to foster a culture of research excellence.
Proven success in online teaching and curriculum design with expertise in hybrid and online learning models.
Commitment to the values of the Regis Jesuit mission and fostering a sense of community and belonging
Bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking)
Excellent collegiality and collaboration skills
Innovative and adaptive teaching approaches
Willing to invest in a collaborative team-based approach within the Department and School.

Instructions to Applicants:
Please prepare the following materials for submission. All applications must be submitted through the Universitys online job application site: Regis University Careers

1. Please review the required qualifications and preferred qualifications for the your cover letter share how your background experiences and interests make you the best candidate. Specifically address your interest in joining Regis University and highlight how your unique skills and qualifications align with the responsibilities of this role.
2. A current curriculum vitae.
3. The names telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.
4. If selected for a final interview the candidate will write an essay about how the candidates teaching philosophy scholarship interests and service fit with the Regis University mission.

Address inquiries regarding the faculty positions to the search committee Chair: Dr. Kemi Ekanoye

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with a priority application deadline of February 1st 2026.
The preferred start date is May 4th 2026.

Regis University offers a broad range of benefits that includes:

Comprehensive group health insurance including medical dental vision disability and life insurance.
A generous tuition benefit for employees spouses and dependents
Paid Mission leave to allow our employees to engage in acts of service or to have time for personal reflection.
The Gift of Time when Regis closes between Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Options for flexible work arrangements based on position.

You can learn more about our benefits by clicking the links below.

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Rate:

$72000 - $85000/annually commensurate with qualifications

Application Deadline:

Post Internally and Externally

Required Experience:

Working at Regis UniversityAs Regis employees we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect inclusion and equity and welcome employees faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals t...