Assistant Professor in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: February 1, 2025
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: September 16, 2025
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Faculty
Division/Department: School of Social Sciences/Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Compensation Range: $65,508 - $69,520 (Assistant Prof YIR 1-4) commensurate with experience in a comparable faculty appointment and according to the SOU faculty collective bargaining agreement
Faculty Classification of Instruction Programs (CIP) Code anticipated: 42.28, Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
FLSA Status: Exempt
Appointment Basis: 9 month
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Renewable
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Work Location Type: On Campus
Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• Finalist Candidates for faculty positions shall provide copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the search committee at the time they are notified that they are a finalist.

• Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; (3) teaching philosophy (2 page max);  (4) at least three professional references.

• - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.

• If you need reasonable accommodations due to a disability, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

• For technical issues, additional information, or general inquiries, please contact: Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553 BEFORE submission of the application.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The School of Social Sciences at Southern Oregon University (SOU) is seeking candidates for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor in ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) in our CACREP-accredited CMHC program.

We seek applicants trained in Counselor Education and with a requisite background in counseling, psychology, behavioral health or a related area. The CMHC program is a full-time, in-person cohort model graduate program that prepares graduates for licensure in Oregon. Class format is primarily face-to-face, but may include hybrid, remote and online delivery.

Teaching responsibilities include a range of courses within the CMHC curriculum and may include Assessment, Career, Substance Use Disorders, Ethics, Practicum and Internship supervision and clinically relevant topical courses that relate to an applicant’s area of specialty.

Other responsibilities include advising, curriculum development, research, professional affiliations as appropriate, and other departmental responsibilities as assigned.

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as experience working with students from underrepresented minority groups.

We offer excellent comprehensive health and retirement benefits. The start date is 9/16/25. The position will be open until filled with an application priority deadline of 2/1/25.

Southern Oregon University is a public liberal arts institution of appr