Assistant or Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling (12 month position)

Northwest University's College Of Business; Kirkland (WA); Sur place; USD 81 463 - 91 735; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northwest University's College Of Business seeks a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling to teach and support students in their development as counselors. This tenure-track position starts in Fall 2026.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Counseling Education and a commitment to integrating faith with learning.

The salary range is $81,463–$91,735 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D., Ed.D., or candidacy status in Counseling Education from a CACREP accredited program.
• Demonstrates integration of faith and learning.
• Possesses a clear counseling identity with professional credentials.

Responsabilités

• Teach graduate counseling courses on-campus and online.
• Support students' development as counselors.
• Participate in committee and service work for the university.

Connaissances

Teaching experience at the university level

Effective communication skills

Commitment to intercultural education

Knowledge of CACREP standards

Ability to mentor diverse students

Formation

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Counseling Education

Licensed LMHC in Washington State

Description du poste

Assistant or Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling (12 month position)

Department College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Reports To Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Appointment Fall 2026

Close Date Open Until Filled

Classification Faculty, Full-Time (Tenure Track)

Position Summary

Northwest University is seeking a full-time (12-month), tenure-track faculty member within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. This assistant/associate professor position focuses on teaching graduate counseling courses (on-campus and online) primarily in Northwest University’s Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health (CMHC) Program, supporting students in their development as counselors, helping to maintain the program’s CACREP accreditation and participating in the life of the university through committee and other service work. Faculty members have the opportunity to become members of a vibrant Christian community, that is dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence and empowered engagement with human need.

Faculty members are also expected to fully participate in university life including committee work and other institution activities.

Faculty: full-time tenure track position. Contract renewal contingent on performance. There are 2 open positions in our CMHC program.

Qualifications

• Has an earned Ph.D., Ed.D., or candidacy status in Counseling Education preferably from a CACREP accredited program
• Possesses a deep, personal commitment to Jesus Christ, a Spirit-filled life, and demonstrates integration of faith and learning
• Is licensed as a LMHC in Washington State (or is license eligible in Washington State)
• Has had successful teaching experience at the university level
• Has knowledge about state licensure standards for LMHC (preferred)
• Is knowledgeable about CACREP standards (preferred)
• Is committed to establishing and maintaining positive mentoring relationships with a diverse student body
• Is committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with faculty, staff, and the general constituency of Northwest University
• Is committed to intercultural education and multicultural counseling and is committed to integrating faith into the counseling curriculum
• Is committed to the development of skills in his/her students by coaching, modeling, and direct instruction
• Has commitment to the values of NU and the CSBS vision
• Demonstrates commitment to maintaining a safe work environment free of harassment, violence, and unlawful discrimination
• Communicates effectively, gets along well with co-workers, and deals effectively and professionally with colleagues
• Has a clear counseling identity as evidenced by memberships in professional counseling organizations; professional counseling credentials and sustained professional engagement

Compensation

Dependent on education and experience and based upon the established faculty salary schedule starting at the respective professor rank. ($81,463-$91,735)

Application Requirements

To be considered as a candidate, the applicant must submit the following documents and information:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae (including courses taught)
• Three professional references with contact information
• Documentation of current state licensure
• Statement describing how Christian faith shapes the candidate’s approach to counseling psychology
• Brief narrative of personal faith journey and current church involvement

Search procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified. Applicants are urged to provide sufficient information, so that the application file may be considered complete at the end of the search period.