Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Counseling

2 weeks ago


Houston, United States Houston Christian University Full time
Introducing Houston Christian University
At Houston Christian University, our Christian liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs have equipped students to lead, collaborate, and discover out of a deep sense of purpose for more than 60 years. We are driven forward by our central confession, "Jesus Christ is Lord," and defined by our "Ten Pillars" core convictions. From this foundation we guide students confidently into discerning discovery, preparing them to think biblically, critically, and holistically about how to engage the world. We aspire to care for every student by meeting their academic, spiritual, and social needs with mentorship and support. At HCU, we are cultivating a culture of excellence that will mold a new generation of leaders in their communities, standard-setters in their professions, and fruitful disciples in their churches.

HCU is set in the heart of one of the most diverse and fastest-growing cities in the nation-and our growth and diversity match the dynamism of the city we call home. We continue to enroll strong freshmen classes, our graduate programs have more than doubled in the past decade, and we are significantly expanding our online programs as well.

Position Summary
Houston Christian University (HCU) announces a full-time position for Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Counseling to begin Fall 2024 and after. The Department of Counseling is part of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences in the School of Behavioral Science (CoEBS). The Department houses the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Christian Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Human Services, as well as Professional School Counseling.

Job Status: Exempt

Reports To: Dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Job Responsibilities:
Strong preparation for teaching graduate level clinical courses that integrate Christianity and clinical mental health counseling/marriage & family therapy is required. Candidates must hold, or be eligible for, the Licensed Professional Counselor and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credentials in Texas; LPC-S and/or LMFT-S is preferred. The successful candidate is expected to teach primarily in the Counseling Department programs; online teaching may be included. Applicant should have graduate level teaching experience, instructional technology skills and the ability to serve on and chair various committees as well as dissertation committees in the Doctor of Education as applicable. Administrative/leadership experience (e.g., Director, Chair or higher) is preferred. In addition to teaching, faculty members are expected to be productive scholars and active in service to students, CoEBS, the university, and the community.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess:
  • A completed doctorate in counseling from a regionally accredited program
  • Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program or
  • Marriage & Family Therapy Education from a COAMFTE accredited program Or recognized as grandfathered in as core faculty
  • Hold a license as a Professional Counselor or Marriage & Family Therapist in Texas (or have commensurate licensure in another state and be license-eligible in Texas)
  • Hold a license as a LPC-Supervisor, LMFT-Supervisor preferred
  • Hold a Texas School Counseling Certification-preferred
  • Hold a professional affiliation with the counseling/mental health profession through licensure, professional development, membership in relevant associations, research/scholarly activity and service in the field of counseling/mental health/marriage & family
  • Previous experience in leadership as a Director, Chair or higher.

Additional Information:

Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts university dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. HCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University, "Scripture and a Christian Worldview," and the "Ten Pillars Core Convictions of HCU" set forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify as an essential function of their employment at the University. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

As one of the most diverse universities in the nation, Houston Christian University also strives to build a faculty and staff team that provides role models who embody biblical orthodoxy and ethics for all our students, whatever their background or life experience.

As with all open positions at the University, a contract or employment offer will only be extended when the budget for the position has been confirmed.

**Disclaimer**

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