Human Services and Counseling Lecturer

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $54,000 – $59,000 at Lecturer level. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. To learn more about these options, visit our Employee Benefits Summary page.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F00926

Position Title

Human Services and Counseling Lecturer

Position Number

F00659

Employee Category

Faculty - Cat II

Department

Human Services

EClass Code

Full time faculty - 9 mo with benefits

Position Summary

Metropolitan State University of Denver is seeking applicants for a full-time lecturer position in the Department of Human Services and Counseling to begin August 2023. This faculty position will be focused on teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate level Human Services courses, including the Addiction Studies curriculum. Established in 1968, the Department of Human Services and Counseling at Metropolitan State University of Denver prepares students to become competent, self-reflective professionals in the field of human services. Curriculum emphasizes experiential learning with coursework taught in the classroom, online, and through fieldwork experiences.

Department of Human Services and Counseling faculty are committed to supporting students to develop high ethical standards and cultural sensitivity while becoming agents for positive change in their communities. The department offers two majors, Human Services and Fire and Emergency Response Administration, and four concentrations: Addiction Studies, High Risk Youth, Mental Health Counseling, and Nonprofit Studies, as well as a Master of Science in Clinical Behavioral Health, emphasis in Addictions Counseling.

MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups. Our Fall 2021 student population consists of over 57% first-generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ) located in downtown Denver. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students.

Duties/Responsibilities

This is a full-time faculty position with a focus on teaching and advising. The faculty member will carry a full time teaching load of 12 hours per semester of undergraduate and graduate level courses, which may include teaching evenings, weekends, and online courses. This position prefers the ability to also teach courses in addiction studies. Other duties include advising students in academic planning, addiction credentialing, graduate school, and career exploration.

The successful candidate will have experience working with students from diverse populations including but not limited to students of color, students with disabilities, students with diverse gender and sexual identities, students of various ages, and students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Required Qualifications

1. Doctorate degree in Human Services, Behavioral Health Sciences, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, or related field. Advanced ABD candidates are welcome to apply, however the degree must be conferred by August 2023.
2. A Licensed Addiction Counselor ( LAC )

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Counselor Education Supervision
• Clinical Supervisor Education ( CSE )
• Three plus years of mental health and/or addiction counseling experience
• OBH approved trainer for CAS / CAT / LAC classes or eligible
• Evidence of successful teaching with a preference for a higher education setting
• Licensed Professional Counselor ( LPC )

Posting date

12/21/2022

Closing date

Closing Instructions

Open Until Filled

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT)

02/28/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications received by February 28, 2023 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through the university’s online system, www.msudenverjobs.com .

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application
3. Names and contact information for three references

Talent Team Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Talent Team Representative E-mail

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

Benefits

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link: Employee Benefits Offerings

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

MSU Denver is committed to creating and fostering a work environment and culture of belonging; we are proud of the work our employee affinity groups contribute to our culture. For more information on our employee affinity groups please visit this link .