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

contacted regarding candidates’ competence, qualifications and skills