Assistant Professor, Counseling

Come care with us at West Coast University! As a faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. At West Coast University you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of providers as a key member of our student-centered, innovative community!

You will make an impact by:

• Providing professional leadership and support, and serving as an educator, role model, mentor, advisor, and facilitator.
• Providing high-quality clinical instruction to students during seminars, and courses/immersive and fieldwork; assessing students' didactic and clinical competency.

Your Experience Includes:

• Limited teaching experience in a higher education environment is required. Generally, those who have strong research and/or clinical backgrounds but no or limited experience in teaching meet this criterion.
• Clinical experience and the ability to supervise graduate-level students in a CACREP-accredited program is required.
• Clinical skills to cultivate a learner-centered environment and to foster excellence.
• Knowledge in technological support and delivery of program area and services.
• Knowledge and evidence of strong supervisory and management skills applicable to specialized program area.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Knowledge of applicable databases and computer application systems to supply the most accurate information and report.

Required Education, Certifications, and Licensures:

• PhD/Ed.D. in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program or a related doctoral degree.
• Must maintain the Assistant Professor appointment rank by WCU Graduate Faculty Appointment & Promotion criteria.
• Active Licensed Professional Counselor is required.
• Must meet and maintain the qualifications and standards set forth by any accreditation body that West Coast University is accredited by or in the process of obtaining accreditation from, for area of expertise and expectations of faculty members as outlined in regulatory documents and any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet the requirements of the teaching role.

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.