Position Description

The Department of Counseling in the College of Education invites applications for one full-time Assistant Clinical Professor position in the CACREP-accredited On-ground Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Program at Seattle University. We seek a justice-centered counselor educator who is committed to advancing issues of diversity, anti-racism, equity, and inclusion within the mental health counseling profession beginning September 1, 2026. The Counseling Department in the College of Education has four program tracks: (1) On-ground Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), (2) Online CMHC, (3) On-ground School Counseling, and (4) Online School Counseling. Each program focuses on preparing emerging counselors to be social change agents and advocates for diversity, anti-racism, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This position requires faculty to teach on-campus at Seattle University. 

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Successful candidates will join a social justice-oriented counseling program informed by Seattle University’s commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (see LIFT SU: Inclusive Excellence Action Plan for Racial Equity and Antiracism - https://www.seattleu.edu/diversity/lift-su/). The counseling programs in the College of Education are leaders in preparing future change agents in counseling and is CACREP-accredited through 2026. This position requires faculty to teach on-campus at Seattle University. 

Responsibilities: An assistant clinical professor is responsible for providing justice-centered teaching and service to the program, the College, the university, and to the counseling profession at the national level. Opportunities for scholarship that advance issues of equity in community mental health. Faculty in the on-ground program teach graduate level counseling courses on the Seattle University campus across the eight CACREP core areas in clinical mental health and school counseling and provide support to the program through advising.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to the University's and College of Education’s Jesuit mission, vision, and values. The College emphasizes engagement in teaching, research, and service that contributes to building and sustaining equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. In concert with our Jesuit mission and commitment to diversity and inclusion, candidates must demonstrate an understanding of components of a Jesuit education and its alignment with the counseling program’s social justice mission.

Minimum Requirements:

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program by August 15, 2026
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor experience
• Full professional licensed mental health counseling in state of residence at time of application or apply for full licensure/certification within one year of hire
• Familiarity with CACREP accreditation standards and processes
• Experience and competence in teaching and clinical supervision of counseling graduate students
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and anti-racism as evidenced by curriculum development, scholarly agenda, and/or community engagement and collaboration
• Commitment to collaborative professional relationships with faculty colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and theory-to-practice research in teaching, scholarship, and service

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated ability to support diverse students
• Full professional licensed mental health counseling in state of residence at time of application or apply for full licensure within one year of hire
• Ability to teach both school counseling and clinical mental health counseling courses
• Professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor
• Experience and competence in teaching and clinical supervision of clinical mental health counseling graduate students.
• Sustained engagement with minoritized communities that are underrepresented in counseling and mental health care, and demonstrated ability to integrate this experience into program development and teaching
• Candidates with historically marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply
  Understanding and treatment of substance use and process addictions

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit applications online at www.seattleu.edu/careers, including a cover letter of interest responsive to the prompts below, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research, and the names and contact information of three references (letters may be solicited upon submission of application). 

In your cover letter explain how you understand, embody, and would contribute to each of the following at Seattle University. Please dedicate one paragraph to each prompt:

1.    Our 5-year Strategic Plan, Reigniting Our Strategic Directions; 
2.    Our Mission as a Jesuit and Catholic University;
3.    Our commitment to DEI and Inclusive Academic Excellence;
4.    Our focus on pedagogy, scholarship, service, and institution building; and 
5.    Our faculty members’ role as Teacher-Scholars.

Open until filled. Application review will begin June 1, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. For additional information, contact Dr. Manivong Ratts (vong@seattleu.edu), Search Committee Chair for Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
 

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Our diverse and driven population is made up of more than 7,200 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools and colleges. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals who will further enrich the diversity of our educational community.

Compensation at a Glance:

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Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting.  The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.  Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person.  Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs.  Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage.  Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% non elective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%.  You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events.  Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, and paid sick leave.  For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/