Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling (24 Credits, Non-Tenure Track, Residential)

Denver Seminary; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation/housing assistance

Full benefits package

Professional development support

Job summary

Denver Seminary is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling. This role involves mentoring and educating future Christian counselors, requiring a passion for teaching within a CACREP-accredited program. The position offers competitive compensation, professional development support, and the opportunity to work in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Experience in counseling education.
• Commitment to a faith-driven approach.
• Strong background in ethical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact teaching in graduate-level courses.
• Mentor students academically, professionally, and spiritually.
• Integrate faith into counseling practice.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Counseling

Education

CACREP-accredited qualification

Job description

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling (Full Time, Non-Tenure Track)

Reports To: Academic Dean

Location: On-campus

Pay: $65,000 – $95,000. Actual compensation offer to candidate will be based upon prior experience, skill level, tenure track status, and budget.

Inspire. Equip. Transform.

Denver Seminary invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Counseling Division. This is an opportunity to educate, mentor, and equip future Christian counselors in a mission-driven, CACREP-accredited program that integrates faith and evidence-based counseling practice.

Our counseling programs prepare students for clinical excellence, ethical leadership, and transformative ministry, serving the needs of individuals, families, and communities. We seek a passionate and experienced faculty member who is committed to teaching, scholarship, and mentoring students within a Christ-centered learning environment.

Why Join Denver Seminary?

• Mission-Driven Community: Join a seminary that equips students for Christ-centered leadership in counseling, ministry, and society.
• Collaborative, Supportive Culture: Be part of a collegial faculty dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual formation, and student success.
• Strong Institutional Support: Enjoy professional development opportunities, funding for research, and institutional backing for teaching innovation.
• Vibrant Location: Live and work in Denver, Colorado—a dynamic city with a thriving counseling and mental health community, stunning natural beauty, and rich cultural opportunities.
• Commitment to Excellence & Innovation: Join a faculty committed to teaching, research, and clinical practice in an evolving higher education landscape.

As a faculty member in the Counseling Division, you will play a critical role in shaping the next generation of professional counselors by:

• Delivering high-impact teaching (24 credit hours per academic year) in graduate-level courses.
• Mentoring students holistically—academically, professionally, and spiritually.
• Integrating faith and counseling practice in a way that prepares students for real-world impact.
• Serving the Seminary community through committee work, accreditation support, and faculty collaboration.

Other duties as assigned by the Academic Dean.

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Salary Range: $65K-$95K

Compensation:Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Includes a full benefits package, including relocation/ housing assistance (if needed) and access to professional development support.