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Buena Vista University invites applications for adjunct faculty positions for the CACREP-accredited digitally delivered Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, beginning June 2025.

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Teach a course(s) in an online format (i.e., asynchronous and synchronous instructional) focused on foundations in clinical mental health counseling, counseling theories, human development, or other core courses important to counseling practice.
• Willingness to teach in-person courses at the four-day clinical residency on the Storm Lake (Iowa) Campus.
• Online teaching includes engaging students during the week, answering emails in a timely manner, guiding live synchronous discussion and group work, and guiding asynchronous discussions.
• Develop and prepare teaching materials (ability to organize, analyze, and present knowledge or materials) to respond to student needs.
• Adhere to all ethical standards, state laws, and international regulations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Manage course content on Canvas course website.
• Respond promptly to student questions or concerns.
• Compile, administer, and grade written assignments, projects, and examinations through Canvas, Tevera, and other software that supports digital learning.
• Remain current with new trends and developments in the field of clinical mental health counseling and related ethics and legal issues.
• Act in a way that embodies the mission, vision, and values of Buena Vista University and the CMHC program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, CACREP Accredited
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience in clinical skill development and gatekeeping in the field of Counseling
• College level, online teaching experience required with strong preference for those that have taught CMHC courses.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with students and colleagues.
• Active Licensed Professional Counselor required.

Application:

• Send a letter of interest in which you describe (1) your teaching, clinical, and supervision experiences, (2) scholarly trajectory, and (3) teaching and supervision philosophy.
• Include a current curriculum vitae.
• Interviews will begin on April 7, 2025, and continue until the positions are filled.

A background check will be conducted on the final candidate. Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer.