Faculty, Counseling Programs

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Your Role With Us:

The advancement and delivery of top-notch, effective healthcare education is at the heart of what we do! As a faculty member at RMU's Department of Counseling, your strong interest in clinical and didactic instruction will cultivate knowledge with a lasting dedication to the integration of exemplary academics and engagement.

This position is either local in the Provo, Utah, area or a remote position with some travel requirements to Utah and is a 9-month or 12-month appointment beginning in August of 2024 or January or May of 2025. Compensation is based on academic rank and experience

What We Offer:

RMU offers a competitive benefits package that prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

• Basic and voluntary life insurance

• Short and long-term disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(K) retirement plans with employer contributions

• Financial wellness program

• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay

• An onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access

• Education assistance program

Core Functions:

• This Core Counseling Faculty will teach hybrid asynchronous/synchronous courses, with the synchronous components being taught via Zoom evenings from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Mountain time. Further, the position will require travel to campus in Provo, Utah, several times a year to teach during in-person residencies.

• Developing compelling synchronous and asynchronous online learning experiences,

• Actively participating in in-person residencies,

• Providing quality classroom learning experiences,

• Facilitating counseling skills instruction and skill acquisition,

• Providing clinical supervision for practicums and internships

• Participating in scholarly activity and providing departmental, university, professional, and community service, including academic advisement and student support.

Background/Expertise:

• Doctorate in Counselor Education and be qualified as Core Counseling Faculty under CACREP Standards,

• Graduate-level teaching experience in counseling

• Current licensure as a Professional Counselor (addictions, marriage, couples and family, mental health, rehabilitation, or school counseling),

• At least two (2) years of clinical experience and a state or national clinical supervisor credential (e.g., LPC-S, ACS, or equivalent),

• Commitment to fostering a diverse and accepting learning environment.

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please get in touch with Human Resources at hr@rm.edu