Responsibilities

• Model an active Christian faith and inspire students to pursue excellence as counselors and scholars
• Teaching master’s level courses as directed. Courses ideally will be assigned based on the candidate’s expertise and strengths. However, the preferred candidate will be able to teach across the curriculum.
• Expected to teach 24 credit hours each school year
• Help facilitate in-person residencies for 1 week each summer
• Group supervision of practicum and internship students as needed
• Course development or revisions of previous courses as needed
• Administrative duties related to the CACREP accreditation process as needed
• Core faculty are expected to maintain active participation in clinical practice in some capacity

Qualifications

• PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision or other equivalent doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited program
• Be licensed as an LPC (or equivalent state licensure) in the state with which you reside and have maintained involvement in clinical practice and be eligible to become licensed as an LPC in MS
• A Christ-centered, integrative approach to counseling
• Agree to the Belhaven statement of faith
• Familiarity with CACREP accreditation standards and policies is preferred
• Prior teaching experience in an online environment is preferred
• Prior experience developing online courses at the master’s level is preferred

Applicants must be able to fully support the University vision, mission and statement of faith, and contribute to the spiritual and academic fellowship of the university.

Compensation

Compensation and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The University supplements major medical insurance and contributes up to 8% of salary to a retirement fund. 

Send:                                                                   

• Letter of intent, including explanation of your interest in Christian higher education, and how your background fulfills the Responsibilities and Requirements described above. In your letter of intent, please also list any disagreements with the Westminster Confession of Faith.
• A 3 to 4 paragraph statement of how you would integrate the Biblical worldview into your instructional content.
• A brief account (750 words or less) of your spiritual pilgrimage including the time and circumstances surrounding your becoming a believer in Christ and your current relationship with Christ.
• Curriculum Vitae

Employment at Belhaven University is contingent upon the results of an independent background check

Send to:

Confidential questions and formal applications may be submitted to:

Monica French, Director of Academic Administration

mfrench@belhaven.edu