Assistant or Associate Professor of Counseling

Virginia Beach, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Counseling Department in Regent Universitys School of Psychology and Counseling is accepting applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position with primary responsibilities in our Marriage Couple and Family Counseling (MCFC) program. We seek a candidate with a clear professional identity and expertise in marriage and family counseling who can integrate Christian faith with systemic and relational counseling approaches while maintaining excellence in teaching research and service. The position requires evening and summer teaching with candidates expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching across face-to-face online and hybrid course delivery modalities. The position will be housed at the main University campus in Virginia Beach VA.

Work Location: Virginia Beach VA*

Regent University is one of the nations leading academic centers for Christian thought and action offering over 150 associate bachelors masters and doctoral degrees and enrolling more than 13000 students worldwide. Regent offers high-quality in-demand and affordable degree programs while remaining committed to its foundational mission to educate Christian leaders to change the world.

About Our Program

The Counseling Department is housed in the School of Psychology and Counseling. It offers four CACREP degree programs:

M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (online and face-to-face)
M.A. in School Counseling (online and face-to-face)
M.A. in Marriage Couple and Family Counseling (online and face-to-face)
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision (online)

The Ph.D. program was the first CACREP-accredited doctoral program to be offered completely within an online format. Faculty and students are active participants in the American Counseling Association (ACA) Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) and other national regional and state organizations including the Counseling/Counselor Education Track within the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS). The programs draw students from across the country and around the world to develop their counselor identity and skill set within a Christian paradigm and worldview. Faculty who can articulate systemic and relational counseling theory and practice through the lens of the Christian tradition are essential in carrying out the mission of the school and the university.

Qualifications:

Earned doctorate from a Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited Counselor Education and Supervision program
Clear professional identity as a Marriage and Family Therapist or counselor specializing in marriage and family work
Current licensure as an LMFT or LPC with significant training and experience in marriage couple and family counseling
Demonstrated expertise in systemic and relational counseling theory and practice
Ability to teach across the counselor education curriculum with primary teaching and supervision responsibilities in the Marriage Couple and Family Counseling masters program

Expectations include 1) a dedication to Christ-centered teaching and learning; 2) a record of or potential for academic scholarship; 3) the ability to teach graduate-level courses; 4) facility with online instructional technology; and 5) a willingness to embrace the College and University Identity and Mission statements and subscribe to a statement of Christian faith.

Please submit CV cover letter and unofficial transcripts along with your application.

Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin sex disability age or veteran full Non-Discrimination Policy clickhere.

Benefits

Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options time off and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.

*Remote work arrangements may be available for highly qualified candidates.

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