Program: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)
Classification: Faculty, Full-time
Reports to: Chair, CMHC
Location: Antioch University Seattle Campus, Seattle, WA; remote teaching options available
Compensation: Antioch University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes both direct and indirect pay. The compensation will be based on experience, education, knowledge, credentials, and a consideration of the difficulty and complexity of the position. The minimum salary for this position based on residential location, is: WA $67,410.00, CA $69,300.00, Other locations: $63,000.00.
Start date: January 2025
Antioch University Seattle invites applications for a full-time Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) faculty member to join our progressive team in campus-based program. The CMHC Program is a CACREP-accredited program that is part of Antioch University The mission of Antioch University is to provide learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. Antioch aspires to be a leading university offering learners and communities transformative education in a global context that fosters innovation and inspires social action.
The CMHC program is offered in two platforms â“ one that is predominantly a residential platform for students located in the Seattle region, and one that is a low residency platform with online course work and two required intensive residency. This position is available to those who live outside of the Seattle region who would be able to travel to campus for the weekend residencies twice a term, but preference will be for those in the Seattle region who could also support the campus program on a regular basis. There will also be an opportunity to work in with the low residency program during their week-long residencies in Seattle twice.
The mission of Antioch University is to provide learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. Antioch aspires to be a leading university offering learners and communities transformative education in a global context that fosters innovation and inspires social action.
In alignment with Antiochâ™s mission, the CMHC programs at AU are committed to experiential learning, social justice, extensive clinical training, scholarship, and the use of creative, progressive and applied approaches. AU has been educating counselors for over 40 years and has a network of alumni throughout the country, who serve as many of our field supervisors and employers. Faculty are expected to engage in pedagogy and practices that reflect the social justice mission of the university.
Position Overview
The position has responsibilities that include:
- Teaching 24 quarter credits of direct instruction per academic year and engaging in student advising
- Engaging in program, department, campus, and school/university citizenship
- Engaging in ongoing department and program initiatives, particularly related to improvements in pedagogy and student engagement
- Incorporating a social justice lens into pedagogical, content, and clinical approaches
Educational and Experiential Requirements and Qualifications
- At least two years of clinical supervision experience
- An earned doctorate in counselor education and supervision (CACREP-accredited program preferred)
- Professional counselor credentials (e.g., NCC or state licensure),
- Graduate teaching experience
- Commitment to social justice and advocacy underpinned by the American Counseling Associationâ™s (2015) Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include:
- Expertise in online pedagogy specific to clinical training programs
- Knowledge of CACREP Standards and program evaluation
The University
Antioch University is a multi-campus, coastâ“to-coast institution of higher learning that provides learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. Antioch University Seattle (AUS), one of Antioch Universityâ™s (AUâ™s) four campuses, uses a distinctive graduate education pedagogy that mixes rigor with experiential learning and social engagement.
Benefits
Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6%; voluntary salary deduction to a pre-tax or post-tax retirement account; employer paid life insurance and short term disability; voluntary supplemental life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; 12 days per year sick leave (carry-over up to 65 days); tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses; and employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual. (This list is meant to be an informal summary of benefits. Plan benefits and eligibility requirements are governed by the plan documents and University policies which will be made available upon request).
Application Instructions
To apply, please include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of your teaching philosophy, and a list of three current references and contact information. For further specifics about the program or position, please contact the Department Chair, Misty Grant, mgrant3@antioch.edu
Review of applicants will begin immediately. Position is open until filled with a flexible start date.
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Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement
The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.
NOTE: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
This position is included in the bargaining unit of Antioch University faculty that is represented by SEIU Local 925. Terms and conditions of employment for bargaining unit positions are subject to change based on collective bargaining.
