Job Details
Open-Rank (Clinical Mental Health Counseling)
Trinity Washington University, a comprehensive university in the Nation's capital, offering a broad
range of educational programs that prepare students across the lifespan for the intellectual, ethical
and spiritual dimensions of contemporary work, civic and family life seeks a dynamic Clinical
Mental Health Counselor Educator to join the faculty within the School of Nursing and Health
Professions.
Position Summary:
The Counseling Program at Trinity Washington University is seeking faculty candidates with
teaching and professional experiences as a mental health counselor, and have achieved their
doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited University or College for an Assistant Professor position,
starting in the Fall of 2024. The position is Category B, which is non-tenure track. Specifically, we
seek individuals with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion who have worked
with diverse and underrepresented student populations, and possess a passion for and experience
teaching in higher education.
Position Responsibilities and Expectations
? Teach 3-4 courses per semester in Fall, Spring and Summer semesters; this is a 12-month 3-
semester position;
? Infuse curriculum with multicultural, social justice and advocacy competencies; and
integrate the current research on trauma and the epigenetics of trauma;
? Provide academic advising and mentoring to Masters Mental Health Counseling Students;
? Undertake scholarship, research and community service-related activities; and
? Perform other assigned duties related to the position.
Other responsibilities
? Course Revision and Development: Revise courses on a scheduled basis and develop new
courses, when needed;
? Recruitment: Assist with the admissions process in interviewing, evaluating, and selecting
qualified applicants;
? Advising: Advise and mentor graduate students each semester and assist students with
remediation and retention processes, when necessary;
? CACREP accreditation: Participate in the ongoing assessment of the program, the
curriculum, and student learning;
? Demonstration of professional involvement preferred;
? Evidence of scholarly publications and related scholarly work preferred;
? Strong working knowledge and understanding of established professional code of ethics
and best practices;
? Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills including the ability to work with
diverse groups;
? Ability to work collaboratively as a member of professional and community groups.
Qualifications
? Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision with a professional clinical mental health
background and from a CACREP-Accredited College or University (Required);
? Training and professional experience to teach applied courses in a Masters-level Clinical
Mental Health Counseling Program (Required);
? Professional experience as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, supervisor, or director
(Required);
? DC, Maryland or Virginia LPC as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor;
? Candidates who have applied or will apply for the above licensure in the next year will also
be considered.
Qualified applicants should submit the following items:
1. Cover letter summarizing how background and experiences align with the responsibilities,
expectations and qualifications highlighted above;
2. Curriculum Vitae;
3. Names, phone numbers and electronic mail addresses of three references who may be
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