Online Counseling Faculty (Marriage and Family Therapy)

POSITION SUMMARY The Department of Counseling invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program with concentrations in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Trauma Counseling, Addictions Counseling, and Christian Counseling. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, clinical supervision, service, and scholarship in alignment with CACREP and COAMFTE accreditation standards. This position is designed for an individual with strong clinical, teaching, and supervisory experience who is committed to preparing culturally responsive, ethical, and competent counselors and marriage and family therapists. The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ-centered mission and Biblical confession. Position Type: Full-time, 9/10 Month Faculty, Eligible for Academic Rank Department: School of Education and Human Services (online) Program: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES: Teaching Teach graduate-level courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Maintain instructional practices consistent with CACREP and COAMFTE standards. Other duties assigned by the Program Director. Clinical Supervision Provide individual and/or group supervision for practicum and internship students. Support student development in clinical competence, ethical practice, and professional identity. Service Participate in program, department, and university service activities. Contribute to accreditation, assessment, and program evaluation efforts. Engage in student advising and mentorship. Scholarship Maintain an active agenda of research, scholarship, or professional engagement consistent with institutional expectations for rank and tenure (if applicable) Workload Teaching, supervision, scholarship, and service responsibilities aligned with institutional faculty workload policies. Required Qualifications Doctoral degree in one of the following: PhD in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program. OR PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from a COAMFTE-accredited program. Eligibility for faculty status under CACREP and/or COAMFTE accreditation standards. Demonstrated ability to teach graduate-level counseling and/or MFT coursework. Preferred Qualifications Current or licensure eligible in Michigan as: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Experience providing clinical supervision to master�s-level counseling and/or MFT students. Experience with CACREP and/or COAMFTE accreditation processes, assessment, or reporting. Record of scholarly activity appropriate to faculty rank. Experience with online or hybrid graduate instruction. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment. A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university�s doctrinal statement, �The Cornerstone Confession.� Four other foundational pillars, along with the university�s mission and confession, form Cornerstone�s Core Commitments. The Cornerstone Christian World View The Cornerstone Academic Vision The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone�s confession and core commitments.