Faculty, Tenure Track, Assistant Professor - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s program at Utah Valley University invites applicants for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. We offer a robust program dedicated to preparing students to provide counseling services, mental health evaluations, and referrals to ameliorate and prevent cognitive and emotional crises as well as personal and interpersonal problems.

Under the direction of the department chair and the dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Assistant Professor – Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) will teach a 4/4 teaching load and will include both graduate-level CMHC courses as well as undergraduate psychology courses. Teaching load will include face-to-face, hybrid, and distance education sections. Creates a student-oriented approach to academics. Plans, develops, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught. Prepares instructional materials. Supervises individuals and groups in oral, practical, and performance tests. Assists in recruitment, advertisement, and placement of students. Recommends students for advancement and graduation. Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up. Accepts delegation of some tasks to facilitate accreditation. Establishes and maintains office hours and advises students as needed. Assists advisor, department chairperson, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program, serves on committees, and attends meetings as required. Develops an active research agenda involving students resulting in presentation and publication. Continues professional growth as evidenced by research, publication, involvement in professional associations and continuing education.   Utah Valley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultural diversity in its people and programs. As such, we have implemented an inclusion-based mission, incorporated inclusion within strategic planning, and actively participate in inclusive programs, such as ElevateHER. UVU encourages the applications of women and minority scholars.