Teaching Faculty, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)

Job title: Teaching Faculty, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) in Seattle, WA at AU Seattle Company: AU Seattle Job description: Position Title: Teaching Faculty Program: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Classification: Faculty, Full-time Reports to: Chair, CMHC Location: Antioch University Seattle Campus, Seattle, WA; remote teaching options available Status: Start date July 1, 2025 Compensation: Antioch University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes both direct and indirect pay. The compensation will be based on experience, education, knowledge, credentials, and a consideration of the difficulty and complexity of the position. The minimum salary for this position based on residential location, is: WA $67,410.00, CA $69,300.00, Other locations: $63,000.00.Antioch University Seattle invites applications for a full-time Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) faculty member to join our progressive team of counselor educators. The CMHC Program is a CACREP-accredited program that is part of Antioch University The mission of Antioch University is to provide learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic, and environmental justice. Antioch aspires to be a leading university offering learners and communities transformative education in a global context that fosters innovation and inspires social action.This faculty position is part of a flexible, hybrid-format CMHC program, offered in two modalities: * A weekend platform with classes based in Seattle, WA and Keene, NH where faculty teach in-person two weekends per course (totaling 32 hours of experiential instruction per course).

• A low-residency platform combining online coursework with two required intensive residencies.

Faculty are expected to teach at least three weekend courses per semester (six weekends total) for two of the three terms. While preference is given to candidates in the Seattle region, those living outside of Seattle may apply if they can travel to campus for the weekend sessions. Between weekend sessions, faculty engage in primarily asynchronous teaching, grading, and student support in the classes. As Teaching Faculty, there is an 80% focus on direct instruction, the primary element of engagement in student learning (24 credits of teaching) and typically 20% of other non instructional work including institutional citizenship, to include admissions committee work and other program, school, or university assignments.In alignment with Antioch’s mission, the CMHC programs at AU are committed to experiential learning, social justice, extensive clinical training, scholarship, and the use of creative, progressive and applied approaches. AU has been educating counselors for over 40 years and has a network of alumni throughout the country, who serve as many of our field supervisors and employers. Faculty are expected to engage in pedagogy and practices that reflect the social justice mission of the university.Position Overview The position has responsibilities that include:

• Teaching 24 semester credits of direct instruction per academic year and engaging in student advising
• Engaging in program, department, campus, and school/university citizenship
• Engaging in ongoing department and program initiatives, particularly related to improvements in pedagogy and student engagement
• Incorporating a social justice lens into pedagogical, content, and clinical approaches

Educational and Experiential Requirements and Qualifications

• At least two years of clinical supervision experience
• An earned doctorate in counselor education and supervision (CACREP-accredited program preferred)
• Professional counselor credentials (e.g., NCC or state licensure),
• Graduate teaching experience
• Commitment to social justice and advocacy underpinned by the American Counseling Association’s (2015) Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies

Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications include:

• Expertise in online pedagogy specific to clinical training programs
• Knowledge of CACREP Standards and program evaluation

The University Antioch University is a multi-campus, coast–to-coast institution of higher learning that provides learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. Antioch University Seattle (AUS), one of Antioch University’s (AU’s) four campuses, uses a distinctive graduate education pedagogy that mixes rigor with experiential learning and social engagement.Benefits Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6%; voluntary salary deduction to a pre-tax or post-tax retirement account; employer paid life insurance and short term disability; voluntary supplemental life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; 12 days per year sick leave (carry-over up to 65 days); tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses; and employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual. (This list is meant to be an informal summary of benefits. Plan benefits and eligibility requirements are governed by the plan documents and University policies which will be made available upon request). Application Instructions To apply, please include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of your teaching philosophy, and a list of three current references and contact information. For further specifics about the program or position, please contact the Department Chair, Misty Grant, [email protected] of applicants will begin immediately. Position is open until filled with a flexible start date.Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.NOTE: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.This position is included in the bargaining unit of Antioch University faculty that is represented by SEIU Local 925. Terms and conditions of employment for bargaining unit positions are subject to change based on collective bargaining. Expected salary: Location: Seattle, WA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job