College of Theology & Christian Ministry Assistant/Associate Professor

College of Theology & Christian Ministry Assistant/Associate Professor


We are now accepting applications for a qualified College of Theology & Christian Ministry Assistant/Associate Professor at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time

Department

Col Theo & Christian Ministry

Hours

N/A

Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:

The College of Theology & Christian Ministry at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor beginning August 1, 2023.

The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in counseling or counselor education from a regionally accredited doctoral granting institution and will possess specialized skills enabling the candidate to effectively teach and mentor doctoral candidates including chairing dissertations. Ability to teach face to face, online, and/or blended learning formats is required. The candidate will have graduate level instructional experience, as well as subject matter expertise and be licensure eligible in Tennessee as a professional counselor.
The Mental Health Counseling Ph.D. program culminates with dissertation research that addresses real research in authentic settings for the purpose of informing counseling practice. Job responsibilities include teaching primarily doctoral level courses in face-to-face and online delivery formats and serving as a dissertation committee chair for doctoral committees. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college, university and community service. This role may include some program coordination activities and responsibilities as needed.
Belmont University's College of Theology & Christian Ministry is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu . An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, 3 letters of reference, and a Response to Belmont's Mission, Vision, and Strategic Path to 2030 must be attached to complete the online application.
Located two miles from thriving downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of more than 8,800 students who come from every state and 33 countries. Nationally recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to undergraduate teaching, Belmont is a Christ-centered, student-focused community intent on developing diverse leaders of purpose, character, wisdom and a transformational mindset who are eager and equipped to make the world a better place. In the classroom and beyond, the University aims to empower students, faculty and staff to become radical champions for helping people and communities to flourish. While committed to being global citizens, Belmont also seeks to be a great neighbor, engaging with and serving Nashville and the broader Middle Tennessee region as a trusted community partner. The University's location in the heart of the Tennessee's capital - and Nashville's growing reputation as one of the nation's most dynamic, creative and inviting cities - provides the perfect backdrop for an amazing higher education experience in a community known as "the Athens of the South." With more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master's programs and five doctoral degrees, Belmont University provides an unparalleled environment for students to become all they were created to be. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse learning community of committed Christians from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University seeks employees of Christian faith who are committed to the mission of the University. Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue, until the position is filled.

The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Required Qualifications : Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service.

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service.

• Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the
  field of study.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, and serving on dissertation committees for doctoral level students.
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly
  activity and conduct research including statistical analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University's online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a professional counselor in Tennessee.

Required Education The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in counseling or counselor education from a regionally accredited doctoral granting institution. The candidate will also have: • Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study. • Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught. • Licensed or eligible for licensure as a professional counselor in Tennessee.

Required Experience Successful candidates will have: • 1 year experience teaching, mentoring, and serving on dissertation committees for doctoral level students. • Specialized skills enabling the candidate to effectively teach and mentor doctoral candidates. • The ability to teach face to face, online, and in blended learning formats. • The candidate will have at least 1 year instructional experience in graduate level counselor education programs, as well as subject matter expertise, and demonstrated professional experience in counselor education. • The successful candidate must be licensed or licensure eligible as a professional counselor in Tennessee.