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Assistant/Associate Professor of Grad Counseling/Director of CMHC Program
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Northwest University
Kirkland, WA (In Person)
$86,599 Salary, Full-Time
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Position Details Department College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Reports To Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Appointment Fall 2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Classification Faculty, Full-Time (Tenure Track) Position Summary Northwest University is seeking a Full-time (12-month), tenure-track faculty member within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences whose main responsibility is to oversee the day-to-day operations of the CMHC program. This includes but is not limited to: overseeing CACREP accreditation requirements, ensuring that program curriculum is in alignment with CACREP standards, providing oversight of student progress, remediation, and retention, and providing direction for CMHC program faculty and staff. Responsibilities also include teaching graduate counseling courses (on-campus and online) primarily in Northwest University's Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health (CMHC) program and participating in the life of the university through committee and other service work. Faculty members have the opportunity to become members of a vibrant Christian community, that is dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence and empowered engagement with human need.
D., in Counseling Education preferably from a CACREP accredited program; Possesses a deep, personal commitment to Jesus Christ, a Spirit-filled life, and demonstrates integration of faith and learning; Is licensed as a LMHC in Washington State (or is license eligible in Washington State); Has had successful teaching experience at the university level; Has preferred experiences with program leadership and administration; Has knowledge about state licensure standards for LMHC; Is knowledgeable about CACREP standards (preferred); Is committed to establishing and maintaining positive mentoring relationships with a diverse student body; Is committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with faculty, staff, and the general constituency of Northwest University; Is committed to intercultural education and multicultural counseling and is committed to integrating faith into the counseling curriculum; Is committed to the development of skills in his/her students by coaching, modeling, and direct instruction; Is committed to the values of NU and the CSBS vision; Demonstrates commitment to maintaining a safe work environment free of harassment, violence, and unlawful discrimination. Communicates effectively, gets along well with co-workers, and deals effectively and professionally with colleagues; and Has a clear counseling identity as evidenced by memberships in professional counseling organizations; professional counseling credentials and sustained professional engagement. Compensation Dependent on education and experience and based upon the established faculty salary schedule starting at the respective professor rank. ($81,463-$91,735) Application Requirements To be considered as a candidate, the applicant must submit the following documents and information: Letter of interest Curriculum vitae (including courses taught) Three professional references with contact information Documentation of current state licensure Statement describing how Christian faith shapes the candidate's approach to counseling psychology Brief narrative of personal faith journey and current church involvement Search procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified. Contact Information Nikki Johnson, Assistant Dean of CSBS nikki.johnson@northwestu.edu Search procedures will be closed, when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified. Applicants are urged to provide sufficient information, so that the application file may be considered complete at the end of the search period. Northwest University Northwest University is a Christian coeducational undergraduate and graduate institution, related to the Assemblies of God, offering baccalaureate and master's, and doctoral level education. The sixty-acre campus is located in Kirkland, Washington, just ten miles from downtown Seattle. The campus is an ideal setting for study, recreation, and inspiration and is centrally located and convenient to industry, business, and commercial activities. Mission Statement We, the people of Northwest University, carry the call of God by continually building a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need. In addition, all faculty members at Northwest University must subscribe to our Statement of Faith . Accreditation Northwest University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (regional). The University is endorsed by the Commission on Christian Higher Education of the Assemblies of God and the Association of Christian Schools International. The University holds membership in the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. Northwest University's College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Buntain College of Nursing's baccalaureate degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. In addition, the College of Nursing has received approval from the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. The University is also approved by the Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of Washington to prepare elementary and secondary education teachers and recommend for certification. It is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Northwest University's doctoral program in counseling psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The University is approved by the Federal and State Governments for student aid programs and for the training of international students. Selected programs of study are approved by a Washington State Approving Agency for enrollment of those eligible for benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code and by Washington State for training in Vocational Rehabilitation. It is listed in the current bulletin, "Accredited Higher Education Institutions," published by the U.S. Office of Education.
Faculty:
full-time tenure track position. Contract renewal contingent on performance. Qualifications Has an earned Ph.D., Ed.D., in Counseling Education preferably from a CACREP accredited program; Possesses a deep, personal commitment to Jesus Christ, a Spirit-filled life, and demonstrates integration of faith and learning; Is licensed as a LMHC in Washington State (or is license eligible in Washington State); Has had successful teaching experience at the university level; Has preferred experiences with program leadership and administration; Has knowledge about state licensure standards for LMHC; Is knowledgeable about CACREP standards (preferred); Is committed to establishing and maintaining positive mentoring relationships with a diverse student body; Is committed to establishing and maintaining positive relationships with faculty, staff, and the general constituency of Northwest University; Is committed to intercultural education and multicultural counseling and is committed to integrating faith into the counseling curriculum; Is committed to the development of skills in his/her students by coaching, modeling, and direct instruction; Is committed to the values of NU and the CSBS vision; Demonstrates commitment to maintaining a safe work environment free of harassment, violence, and unlawful discrimination. Communicates effectively, gets along well with co-workers, and deals effectively and professionally with colleagues; and Has a clear counseling identity as evidenced by memberships in professional counseling organizations; professional counseling credentials and sustained professional engagement. Compensation Dependent on education and experience and based upon the established faculty salary schedule starting at the respective professor rank. ($81,463-$91,735) Application Requirements To be considered as a candidate, the applicant must submit the following documents and information: Letter of interest Curriculum vitae (including courses taught) Three professional references with contact information Documentation of current state licensure Statement describing how Christian faith shapes the candidate's approach to counseling psychology Brief narrative of personal faith journey and current church involvement Search procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified. Contact Information Nikki Johnson, Assistant Dean of CSBS nikki.johnson@northwestu.edu Search procedures will be closed, when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified. Applicants are urged to provide sufficient information, so that the application file may be considered complete at the end of the search period. Northwest University Northwest University is a Christian coeducational undergraduate and graduate institution, related to the Assemblies of God, offering baccalaureate and master's, and doctoral level education. The sixty-acre campus is located in Kirkland, Washington, just ten miles from downtown Seattle. The campus is an ideal setting for study, recreation, and inspiration and is centrally located and convenient to industry, business, and commercial activities. Mission Statement We, the people of Northwest University, carry the call of God by continually building a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need. In addition, all faculty members at Northwest University must subscribe to our Statement of Faith . Accreditation Northwest University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (regional). The University is endorsed by the Commission on Christian Higher Education of the Assemblies of God and the Association of Christian Schools International. The University holds membership in the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. Northwest University's College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Buntain College of Nursing's baccalaureate degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. In addition, the College of Nursing has received approval from the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. The University is also approved by the Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of Washington to prepare elementary and secondary education teachers and recommend for certification. It is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Northwest University's doctoral program in counseling psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The University is approved by the Federal and State Governments for student aid programs and for the training of international students. Selected programs of study are approved by a Washington State Approving Agency for enrollment of those eligible for benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code and by Washington State for training in Vocational Rehabilitation. It is listed in the current bulletin, "Accredited Higher Education Institutions," published by the U.S. Office of Education.