Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Counseling
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Oregon State University–Cascades invites applications for a a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term, Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor in the face-to-face, CACREP-accredited Master of Counseling Program located in Bend, Oregon. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
While appointment at the Assistant Clinical Professor rank is anticipated, appointment at the Associate Clinical Professor rank may be considered depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
The position will focus primarily on teaching core counseling curriculum courses to students across both the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) and School Counseling specializations, with an emphasis on instruction and supervision within the CMHC specialization. Preference will be given to candidates with interest and expertise in directing and managing the OSU-Cascades Counseling Clinic. Additional responsibilities include engaging in scholarship, contributing to institutional and professional service, and actively collaborating with program stakeholders to promote the ongoing excellence of our CACREP-accredited program. A strong commitment to preparing and mentoring entry-level master’s-level counselors is highly desirable.
The OSU-Cascades Master of Counseling program prepares graduates to provide professional counseling services in clinical mental health and school settings. The program is distinguished by a cohort model that emphasizes the development of theory, practice, and personal growth within a supportive community of learners.
As a branch campus of Oregon State University, OSU-Cascades offers the benefits of a small, student-centered campus environment while drawing upon the resources of a leading public research institution. The program is part of the College of Education and is deeply committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in counselor education and practice.
POSITION DUTIES
50% Classroom and Laboratory Instruction
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- Teach, train, advise, and supervise counseling students in instructional lectures, in online laboratories and seminars
- Develop and create innovative curriculum
- Engage in program review and revision, accreditation compliance, and assessment of curricula
30% Clinical Practice
- Participate in the instruction and supervision of practicum/internship practice, including primary management of select cases, practical instruction in assessment, diagnosis and treatment, including prevention, care coordination, crisis response, and risk assessment.
- Provide clinical mentorship of school, clinical mental health counseling students, and counselor education doctoral students.
- Timely communication with students regarding their clients and site supervisors, as well as any ancillary providers, and maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.
10% Service
- Participate in activities that support, enhance, or extend the work and missions of the academic unit, college and/or university. Serve on committees and participate in activities in service of the program and larger issues. Interact with others in a collegial and professional manner.
- Participate in activities that support, enhance, or improve the profession, whether defined as one’s discipline or teaching. Service to the profession includes, but is not limited to, offices held and committee assignments performed for professional associations and learned societies.
10% Scholarly Activity
- Counselor educators are expected to expand knowledge in their field. Scholarship and creative activity are understood to be intellectual work whose significance is validated by peers and which is communicated. More specifically, such work is based upon a high level of professional expertise; must be original, must be documented and validated through the peer review process or critique; and must be communicated in appropriate ways so as to have an impact on or significance beyond the Oregon State University community and for the discipline itself.
- Scholarly activity can be demonstrated by:
- Publication in peer reviewed journals, publications encompassing description and evaluation of novel client care services, presenting original material to peer groups and professional venues;
- Program development and innovation, outcomes of innovative programs and/or services, definitive therapy reviews, or case reports; and
- Authorship of professional practice guidelines, textbooks, book chapters, monographs, or other educational materials and advising government agencies, industry, or professional groups.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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- Conferred doctoral Degree in Counselor Education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program, or have related doctoral degrees and have been employed as full-time faculty members in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013. Doctoral degree must be conferred by start date.
- Evidence of counseling professional identity
- Evidence of effective university teaching experience
- Experience of counseling supervision.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, as evidenced by relevant professional activities, initiatives, or accomplishments.
- Licensed or license eligible in Oregon (e.g., Licensed Professional Counselor)
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing access, equity, and social justice, through teaching, research, and/or service.
- Commitment to collaboration
- A demonstrated commitment to growth as an educator and supervisor
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of experience teaching and/or supervising in a counselor education program
- Two years of post-master’s clinical mental health counseling experience
- Experience directing a counseling center and/or student clinical training program.
- Experience in counselor education program leadership (e.g., program chair, coordinator, CACREP liaison, internship coordinator, etc.)
- Experience with practica and/or internship supervision of clinical and school counseling students
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 1, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Curriculum Vitae
2) A Cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) A Statement of Teaching
3) A Statement of Teaching
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
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