Professor of CMHC, CMHC Director, and CACREP Liaison

Position Title: Professor of CMHC, CMHC Director, and CACREP Liaison

Department: Health Professions

Supervisor: Vice President of Academic Affairs

Status: Full-Time, exempt; 12-Month, Benefit-eligible

Bushnell University Overview

Founded in 1895, Bushnell University provides a holistic Christian education, fostering wisdom, faith, and service in its students. In joining the staff here, you will be part of an academic community that seeks to cultivate your faith while you make a difference in the lives of our students. Bushnell is the largest private university in Eugene's vibrant university district, which also includes the University of Oregon. Eugene is a college town small enough to know your neighbors and large enough to offer fantastic arts, entertainment, dining, healthcare, and educational opportunities. It is also an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest, being just one hour from the Oregon Coast, one hour from the Cascade Mountains, and less than two hours from Portland and the Columbia River Gorge.

Job Summary

The Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) and CMHC Director and Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Liaison will be part of a dynamic group of Counseling Faculty. The candidate must possess a strong counselor identity. Additionally, the candidate must have a high degree of expertise teaching CACREP Accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling coursework and CACREP program accreditation. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, collaboration with CMHC faculty and staff members, i.e., team player, and the desire to support the mission of Bushnell University are paramount in this position. Position requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity. As Director and CACREP Liaison, the candidate will provide essential leadership for the CMHC Program, including accreditation-related tasks specified below and supervision of all CMHC personnel.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty Duties:

• Carry a regular .6 FTE teaching load and .4 FTE Director/CACREP Liaison across an 11-month contract.
• As a 'teacher-scholar,' actively engage with students in professional development and mentoring activities.
• Provide a solid role model of wisdom, faith, and service.
• Maintain and post regular office hours as specified in the Faculty Handbook.
• Attend all regular and special faculty meetings.
• Submit course syllabi to the office of the VPAA for each course assigned.
• Complete embedded course assessment and/or program assessment activities in the University evaluation platform.
• Facilitate the evaluation of each of your classes each semester and contribute to the evaluation of the curriculum and instruction, ensuring the delivery of quality academic programs.
• Contribute to development of library resources in areas of teaching expertise.
• Participate in academic and/or licensure advising, as assigned.
• Follow the current Faculty Handbook as it pertains to faculty roles and responsibilities.
• Interact with the Registrar's office in transcript evaluation and recording of student progress, as required.
• Actively participate in marketing of the programs as well as forming partnerships with colleagues and students where appropriate.
• Contribute to the integration of faith and learning by addressing this issue in class and in curriculum standards.
• Serve on at least one major faculty committee, as assigned by the VPAA (e.g., CACREP Accreditation, CSI)
• Collaborate with enrollment, admission, and advancement staff, to develop and cultivate community partnerships (e.g., internships, practicums) and to maximize recruitment activities that would benefit the institution and program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Specific to this Position (Director, CACREP Liaison)

• Ensure academic quality and student-centered delivery of all courses and program information delivery.

• Review and approve program syllabi each semester and sub-session for all program courses.

• Work with program faculty to ensure program quality and effectiveness and to promote student learning, student satisfaction, and student retention.

• Collaborate with the Bushnell instructional supports to ensure effective use of Canvas and online resources for all departmental programs and courses.

• Collaborate with advising staff to ensure effective advising and mentoring for all students in the program.

• Supervision and support of all:

• full-time and part-time CMHC program faculty, monitoring faculty performance and conducting routine performance reviews;

• full-time and part-time staff including the on-site clinic manager and ensure that the clinic runs efficiently and to its full capacity;

• adjunction faculty;

• and student workers.

• Ongoing operations:

• Facilitate faculty and staff meetings for the program.

• Develop and administer the program operating budget.

• Oversee CMHC assessment procedures and program review for courses in the program and ensure compliance with institutional assessment standards.

• Oversee CMHC compliance with CACREP accreditation standards and be responsible for accreditation-related activities and reporting for the program.

• Identifying strategic faculty positions and recruit qualified candidates.

• Recruit, screen, and provide orientation for adjunct faculty as required.

• Interdepartmental Functions:

• Serve on at least one faculty committee, as assigned by the VPAA (e.g., CSI Lead Advisor)

• Collaborate with enrollment, admission, and advancement staff, to develop and cultivate community partnerships (e.g., internships, practicums) and to maximize recruitment activities that would benefit the institution and program.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Experience and Qualification Requirements

• Earned doctorate required in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited university or designated as a Core faculty in a CACREP Clinical Mental Health program required.
• Record of excellence in teaching adults students with sufficient experience to be appointed at the Assistant rank and previous experience in academic administration is highly desirable.
• Holding a current Oregon LPC license or ability to be licensed in Oregon is required, as well as current NCC or NCMHCE credentials and membership in the ACA.
• Knowledge of Oregon LPC licensing standards, Oregon law pertaining to clinical mental health counselors and CACREP Standards required.
• Familiarity with CACREP 2024 curriculum standards is essential.
• Candidate must be actively engaged in a Christian congregation and able to identify with and support the Bushnell Theological Context for Community statement.
• Ability to utilize Windows based software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and e-mail for the purposes of instruction and organizational communications are required.
• Listening skills and the ability to speak and write clearly are essential to the position.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated assessment platform skills.

Working Conditions/Special Requirements

• Bushnell seeks candidates who demonstrate a vibrant and maturing Christian faith.
• The position requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity.
• The position requires working in a non-smoking, drug free environment.
• The employee must adhere to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality at all times.
• The employee must have high personal motivation, with great attention to detail and accuracy, project a positive and vibrant attitude in assisting people, and have high ethics of honesty and confidentiality with a genuine and gracious presence pertaining to the students, faculty, staff, and business of the department and the University.
• This position may require lifting up to 25 lbs., as well as bending, stooping, and kneeling.

Application Instructions

Bushnell employees are expected to abide by the Theological Context for Bushnell Community Life. Please read this document before continuing.

To be considered for this position, please click "Apply" below. You will be asked to submit all of the following:

• Bushnell Employment Application

• Cover letter addressing skills, experience, and knowledge

• CV/Resume

• Personal Statement of Faith that clearly addresses all three of the sections below:

• Section 1: how a maturing Christian faith finds expression in the candidate's personal life, family life, community life, and current church membership;

• Section 2: how the candidate integrates faith into his or her work life; and

• Section 3: the candidate's understanding of and ability to support Bushnell's Theological Context for Community statement.

• Contact Information for three references, one of which must be the applicant's pastor or another appropriate church leader who is able to address the applicant's faith background.

• Please include all requested materials. Incomplete application packets may result in disqualification.

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