Mental Health Counseling Faculty

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Educate and guide students in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.

• Complete Walden University training concerning online teaching, learning platforms, policies, procedures, academic integrity, and research supervision.

• Deliver assigned courses via the Blackboard platform.

• Engage with students through online discussion boards.

• Be active in the online classroom at least four days each week.

• Address student inquiries within 48 hours.

• Ensure the accuracy of student postings and submissions.

• Provide feedback and grades through the Canvas platform.

• Communicate availability through course syllabi, including regular online office hours or chat sessions.

• Attend domestic residencies/pre-practica upon request and conduct intensives and colloquia.

• Facilitate discussions at the school and university levels.

• Complete dissertation chairing and service training as applicable.

• Participate in doctoral dissertations when qualified.

• Maintain necessary licenses and certifications while staying updated with current research.

• Carry out other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate in Counseling or Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program at an accredited institution.

• Current state licensure as a mental health professional.

• At least three years of experience teaching and mentoring Master's and/or Doctoral level students, preferably including directing thesis/dissertation research.

• Capability to provide leadership and mentorship for students during the research process.

• Strong student-centered approach.

• Interest in fostering a community among mental health students.

• Ability to lead and support program assessment efforts.

• Capacity to address student questions and concerns regarding the program.

• Experience supervising students in field training experiences.

• Commitment to diversity and social change.

• Ability to work with non-traditional students.

• Willingness to participate in residencies/pre-practica, national faculty meetings, and work-related travel.

• Adequate computer, keyboard, pointing device, and monitor setup.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, zip software, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Reliable internet access with alternative options if primary access is disrupted.

• Appropriately credentialed with an earned degree in the relevant discipline.

• Ability to maintain necessary licenses and certifications.

• Commitment to remaining current with research trends.

🏝️ Benefits

• Training in online teaching methodologies, electronic learning platform utilization, university policies and procedures, academic integrity assessment, and research supervision.

• Eligibility for roles as dissertation/doctoral study committee chairs, research reviewers, and mentors for dissertations and doctoral studies.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

• Some flexibility in publishing and research opportunities, with acknowledgment from Walden University.