Bellevue University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling to join our growing team. We are a CACREP-accredited program that offers a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling (MSCMHC) degree.   This full-time faculty position will have a teaching load of at least 27 credit hours per year inclusive of summer assignments. 

In addition to teaching, the Assistant Professor will be responsible for:

• Communicating with site supervisors for internship.
• Providing weekly individual and group supervision to students in internship.
• Attending monthly faculty meetings and college meetings.
• Advising assigned students regarding clinical matters in coordination with academic advisors.
• Supporting various campus activities.
• Providing advising for Chi Sigma Iota.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Licensed or licensed eligible as a Licensed Independent Mental Health Professional (LIMHP) in the State of Nebraska; must obtain NE licensure within one year of hire.
• Professional identity within the counseling profession through membership in professional organizations pertinent to counseling.
• Commitment to the field of clinical counseling.
• Experience with residential and online teaching platforms and/or online teaching experience preferred (Blackboard, Adobe Connect, Zoom, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Information needed to apply:

• A letter of application
• Resume/CV
• Contact Information for three references
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

NOTE:  The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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About Bellevue University

Bellevue University believes that everyone, regardless of their status or circumstance, should have the opportunity to earn a quality college degree with the skills and engagement needed to open the door to a promising career and a high quality of life. To address the challenge and ensure all students have a chance at the American Dream, we set an ambitious vision of becoming "A Premier Open Access University in the United States." Our commitment to this vision signals our intent to build an accessible, yet high performing university, which transforms our students into some of the most diverse, skilled, and engaged workers possible. Unlike many universities that define success in terms of admissions exclusivity and selectivity, we choose to define our success as providing access with performance to many, regardless of their chosen path in life. From our first day of operation in 1966, we were designed to ensure all students had an accessible path to a quality degree. As the University turns fifty and sets the stage for the next fifty years, we aspire to be one of the best (premier) in the higher education access mission—delivering an accessible degree with the skills needed for success—our students need it more than ever.

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