Counseling Faculty

DTS Dallas Theological Seminary; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) invites applications for a core counseling faculty position in the Department of Counseling Ministries on the Dallas campus. The successful candidate will teach, mentor students, supervise clinical courses, and develop curriculum aligned with CACREP Core Standards as part of our mission to prepare godly servant-leaders for ministry.

The ideal candidate holds a CACREP-accredited doctoral degree in counselor education and supervision, with clinical experience and

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Strong clinical supervision background and teaching experience in counselor education.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full course load totaling 18 credit hours per academic year.
• Teach residency courses on the Dallas campus.
• Maintain office hours for student mentoring and advising.
• Provide clinical supervision for clinical mental health courses.
• Develop courses aligned with CACREP Core Standards.

Education

CACREP Doctoral training in Counselor Education and Supervision

Job description

The mission of Dallas Theological Seminary as a professional, graduate-level school is to glorify God by equipping godly servant-leaders for the proclamation of His Word and the building up of the body of Christ worldwide. For more information, read more about our mission here and also read or hear about our core values.

Job Description

The successful candidate for this faculty position in the Department of Counseling Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) will assume responsibilities as a core counseling faculty member. The mission of the counseling program at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) is to develop Christian counselors who are equipped to help people in a variety of settings.

Required Education

Earned doctorate (i.e., EdD or PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program

Teaching and Academic Responsibilities

• Teach a full course load, totaling 18 credit hours per academic year.
• Teach yearly residency courses on the Dallas campus.
• Maintain scheduled office hours for student mentoring and advising.
• Provide clinical supervision for clinical mental health courses.
• Develop courses consistent with CACREP Core Standards.

Faculty Development and Participation

• Actively make progress toward tenure and promotions as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Attend weekly faculty meetings.
• Participate in prospective student events, student orientation, and other faculty-involved activities.
• Attend chapel programs, the annual faculty workshop in mid-August, and commencement activities in early May.

Committee and Community Involvement

• Serve on assigned faculty committees, contributing to the governance and academic policies of the seminary.
• Demonstrate previous and current active involvement in the counseling profession by membership in professional organizations and contributions to the counseling community.
• Represent the department and DTS through research and publications.
• Act as a representative of DTS at external events such as conferences, camps, churches, and other ministries, promoting the seminary and its educational mission.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree (PhD, EdD) in counselor education and supervision from a CACREP-accredited program. The ideal candidate will have experience as a clinician, as well as a demonstrated commitment to counselor identity with involvement in and service to the counseling profession. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have Biblical and Theological training, preferably at the master’s level. Each professor at DTS must indicate full agreement with the doctrinal statement of Dallas Theological Seminary in beliefs, teaching, and writing. In addition, each professor must affirm the following statements in beliefs, teaching, and writing: Statement on Marriage and Human Sexuality; Statement on Unity, Diversity & Community; and Statement on Men and Women Learning Together at Dallas Theological Seminary (available in the faculty handbook). Each professor is committed to living by the lifestyle standards stated in the faculty handbook.

Dallas Theological Seminary was founded out of a desire to preserve the centrality of the Bible and its authority as the theological foundation for pastors and teachers to serve the Lord’s church. Throughout the decades, DTS has pursued the goals of our founders by preparing God’s servants for ministry that now encompasses the earth.

Are you ready for the journey? Join 2,600 students and a global network of 16,000 alumni serving around the world. Your calling is our mission.