Assistant Clinical Professor Online School Counseling Program
Position Description
Description: The Department of Leadership and Professional Studies in the College of Education invites applications for two full-time Assistant Clinical Professor position (pending budget approval) in the CACREP-aligned online school counseling program at Seattle University. We seek justice-centered school counselor educators who are committed to advancing issues of diversity, anti-racism, equity, and inclusion within the school counseling profession beginning September 1, 2024. The counseling program in the College of Education has four program tracks: (1) on-ground CMHC, (2) online CMHC, (3) on-ground school counseling, and (4) online school counseling. Each program focuses on preparing emerging counselors to be social change agents and advocates for diversity, anti-racism, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
The on-ground school counseling program holds the distinction of being the first CACREP-accredited graduate program in the Seattle area, and the online program is aligned with CACREP pending accreditation application in 2025. Successful candidates will join a social justice-oriented counseling program informed by Seattle University’s commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (see LIFT SU: Inclusive Excellence Action Plan for Racial Equity and Antiracism - https://www.seattleu.edu/diversity/lift-su/). The school counseling programs are a leader in preparing future change agents in counseling and is CACREP-accredited through 2026. Both positions require faculty to teach online, remotely for Seattle University.
Responsibilities: Assistant clinical professors are responsible for providing justice-centered teaching and service to the program, the College, the university, and to the counseling profession at the national level. Opportunities for scholarship that advance issues of equity in K-12 settings. Faculty in the online program teach graduate level counseling courses across the eight CACREP core areas in school counseling and provide support to the program.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to the University's and College of Education’s Jesuit mission, vision, and values. The College emphasizes engagement in teaching, research, and service that contributes to building and sustaining equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. In concert with our Jesuit mission and commitment to diversity and inclusion, candidates must demonstrate an understanding of components of a Jesuit education and its alignment with the counseling program’s social justice mission.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- · Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program by August 15, 2024
- · Professional experience in a K-12 setting as a school counselor
- · Two or more years of experience teaching in an online counseling program
- · Familiarity with CACREP accreditation standards and processes
- · Experience and competence in teaching and clinical supervision of school counseling graduate students
- · Demonstrated commitment to social justice and anti-racism as evidenced by curriculum development, scholarly agenda, and/or community engagement and collaboration
- · Commitment to collaborative professional relationships with faculty colleagues
- · Demonstrated ability to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and theory-to-practice research in teaching, scholarship, and service
Preferred Qualifications:
- · Demonstrated ability to support diverse students
- · Three or more years of experience teaching in a fully online counseling program
- · Full professional school counseling license/certification in state of residence at time of application or apply for full licensure/certification as a school counselor within one year of hire
- · Sustained engagement with minoritized communities that are underrepresented in counseling and mental health care, and demonstrated ability to integrate this experience into program development and teaching
- · Candidates with historically marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply
- · Understanding and treatment of substance use and process addictions
Founded in 1891, Seattle
University is a Jesuit Catholic
university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic
heart of Seattle. Our diverse and driven population is made up of more than 7,
200 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools
and colleges. Seattle University is an equal
opportunity employer.
In support of its pursuit of academic and
scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse
community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental
principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment
regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin,
political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals
whose differing backgrounds, beliefs, ideas and life experiences will further
enrich the diversity of its educational community.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit applications online at www.seattleu.edu/careers, including a cover letter of interest responsive to the prompts below, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research, and the names and contact information of three references (letters may be solicited upon submission of application).
In your cover letter explain how you understand, embody, and would contribute to each of the following at Seattle University. Please dedicate one paragraph to each prompt:
1. Our 5-year Strategic Plan, Reigniting Our Strategic Directions;
2. Our Mission as a Jesuit and Catholic University;
3. Our commitment to DEI and Inclusive Academic Excellence;
4. Our focus on pedagogy, scholarship, service, and institution building; and
5. Our faculty members’ role as Teacher-Scholars.
Open until filled. Applications review will begin May 17, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. For additional information, contact Dr. Jen Money-Brady (jmoney-brady@seattleu.edu) and Dr. Mary Amanda Graham (grahamm@seattleu.edu), Search Committee Co-Chairs for School Counseling.
Compensation at a Glance:
Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents
its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the
time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be
determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected
candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity
considerations, and available market information, and not based on a
candidate’s gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement
contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance:
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution
for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution
and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to
a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/