Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling

Working at Regis University

As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students. Why Work at Regis?

Job Summary:

A Jesuit institution located in the thriving Denver, Colorado metro area, Regis University invites applicants for a full-time, 12-month Assistant/Associate Professor position in the Department of Counseling. Co-housed with the Department of Couple and Family Therapy within the School of Mental and Behavioral Health and uniquely positioned in the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, the Department of Counseling utilizes a state-of-the-art training clinic, maintains strong community partnerships, and provides opportunities for inter-professional education and the delivery of integrated healthcare.

Faculty facilitate student-directed learning in an atmosphere emphasizing accountability and teamwork skills; as such, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in utilizing various teaching methods and an interest in working collaboratively with diverse groups of students, staff, and faculty colleagues.

We are excited to offer a faculty position that bridges our in-person master’s program and our new hybrid online Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision planned to launch in fall 2025. This position will serve both programs and is an opportunity for those passionate about face-to-face teaching and innovative online education. Most duties are carried out at the Interprofessional Health Campus in Thornton, CO. Bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking) applicants are encouraged to apply.

We seek candidates who are excited about contributing to both programs. Faculty presence is required in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 9 AM to 2 PM, and for evening classes in the master’s program. This role is not suitable for faculty seeking remote-only positions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

      

• Teaching, curriculum development, student advising and mentoring, clinical supervision   

• Service to the department, school, college, university, community, and profession   

• Scholarship and research   

Required Qualifications:   

• Have an earned doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program; or have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013    

• Licensed as a Professional Counselor or be eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in the state of Colorado through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies within two months of the position's start date.    

     

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience integrating research with practice and teaching

• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications in counseling journals, including at least one peer-reviewed article published within the past year in an ACA- or ASCA-endorsed journal, and a commitment to collaborating with colleagues to foster a culture of research excellence.

• Licensure as an Addiction Counselor (LAC) to support the development of an LAC specialization.

• Licensure as a School Counselor or willingness to help develop a school counseling specialization.

• Proven success in online teaching and curriculum design, with expertise in hybrid and online learning models.

• Commitment to the values of the Regis Jesuit mission and fostering a sense of community and belonging

• Bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking)

• Excellent collegiality and collaboration skills

• Innovative and adaptive teaching approaches

• Willing to invest in a collaborative, team-based approach within the Department and School.

Instructions to Applicants:

Please prepare the following materials for submission. All applications must be submitted through the University’s online job application site: http://jobs.regis.edu

1. Please review the required qualifications and preferred qualifications for the position. In your cover letter, share how your background, experiences, and interests make you the best candidate. Specifically, address your interest in joining Regis University and highlight how your unique skills and qualificatio