Assistant Professor-Counseling

Shenandoah University’s School of Health Professions is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor in the Division of Counselor Education. This full-time benefited position will work out of our Winchester, VA campus.

Shenandoah University aims to provide a transformative educational experience focused on student success, with goals of integrating liberal and professional education, improving retention and career outcomes, and developing ethical citizens, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. The strategic plan prioritizes curricular innovation, new facilities and technology, diversity efforts, and financial sustainability to offer accessible, forward-thinking programs that equip graduates to meet societal needs. Shenandoah strives to inspire and support students while adapting to the changing higher education landscape.

The School of Health Professions aims to provide innovative educational opportunities that prepare graduates to transform healthcare by practicing compassionate evidence-based care, advocating for health, demonstrating cultural sensitivity, engaging in interprofessional collaboration, lifelong learning, and providing domestic and global service. The School strives to educate and inspire developing professionals who enhance individual and community health.

The mission of the Shenandoah University Division of Counselor Education is to educate ethical, compassionate counselors who practice cultural humility. The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Program at Shenandoah University aims to train counselors and school counselors to be social justice oriented and work with underserved populations.

This position is a 12-month core faculty position. This position will have teaching responsibility within the Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Music Therapy and Professional Counseling programs. While this position will be mainly responsible for maintaining a teaching load, they will also hold responsibility for advising students throughout the duration of their program. Core faculty members are expected to engage in the development and assessment of programs, contributing through division and university service, professional service, research, and leadership/advocacy.

Required Skills

Requirements:

• Ph.D in Counselor Education and Supervision or grandfathered in
• License or license eligible in Virginia (LPC or School Counseling)
• Preferred
• Experience as a school counselor
• Approved Clinical Supervisor certification
• Evidence of successful teaching experience
• Evidence of successful supervision experience
• Evidence of a research agenda

How to Apply:

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

**Authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment. At this time, Shenandoah University is not in a position to sponsor international visas.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.

Required Experience

Requirements:

• Ph.D in Counselor Education and Supervision or grandfathered in
• License or license eligible in Virginia (LPC or School Counseling)
• Preferred
• Experience as a school counselor
• Approved Clinical Supervisor certification
• Evidence of successful teaching experience
• Evidence of successful supervision experience
• Evidence of a research agenda

How to Apply:

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

**Authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment. At this time, Shenandoah University is not in a position to sponsor international visas.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.