Assistant / Associate Professor of Professional Mental Health Counseling (tenure-track)

Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling

At Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, our mission-driven programs are grounded in social justice, access, and equity. Guided by world-class faculty and leading practitioners, students become agents of change who are ready to transform lives, sustain communities, and create a more just society.

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Assistant / Associate Professor of Professional Mental Health Counseling (tenure-track)

Department of Counseling, Therapy, and School Psychology

Graduate School of Education and Counseling

Lewis & Clark College

The Professional Mental Health Counseling program in the Graduate School of Education and Counseling at Lewis & Clark College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Professional Mental Health Counseling, beginning September 2027.

The Professional Mental Health Counseling program prepares highly skilled, ethical, and compassionate counselors grounded in a deep commitment to social justice. Our approach centers the therapeutic relationship while emphasizing creative and experiential practices and a comprehensive understanding of mental health and human development across the lifespan.

Our CACREP-accredited program offers in-person training delivered year-round, with students typically completing the program within two to three years. Drawing from multiple theoretical perspectives, the curriculum supports students in developing an integrated approach to counseling that is grounded in theory, informed by professional identity, and responsive to the complexities of clinical practice. Students engage in ongoing reflection and growth as they deepen their understanding of how personal experiences, identities, relationships, and broader social contexts shape the therapeutic process. To support this model, faculty in this position are expected to be available throughout the full academic year, though the teaching loads between each semester can vary.

The program fosters a transformative learning environment that prepares graduates with strong clinical knowledge and skills, self-awareness, relational capacity, and a commitment to justice. Graduates are equipped to engage thoughtfully, ethically, and responsibly with the individuals and communities they serve. We seek a colleague with the requisite knowledge and expertise in both mental health and social justice who shares our vision and commitment to these principles.

The Graduate School of Education and Counseling at Lewis & Clark is a collaborative, exceptional community of educators, advocates, and scholars dedicated to transforming lives and promoting social change. Serving roughly 700 students across two departments, our school offers comprehensive degree, licensure, and certificate programs in the fields of teacher education, educational leadership, and mental health counseling. Our mission is deeply rooted in justice, equity, inclusivity, and access, cultivating an environment of critical inquiry, application-based skills, and active civic engagement. Set in the beautiful landscape of Portland, Oregon, our programs uniquely blend rigorous scholarship with public purpose, connecting directly to the region through extensive, immersive experiential learning and hands-on service across local schools, clinics, and agencies.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in core CACREP areas of clinical mental health counseling.
• Provide supervision for practicum and internship counselors in training at the Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center located off-campus and other community-based placement sites.
• Assist with clinical coordination and site visits.
• Mentor, supervise, and advise graduate students.
• Assist with recruitment of adjunct faculty and clinical supervisors for Lewis and Clark Community Counseling Center.
• Advance an active program of research and sustained scholarly agenda.
• Collaborate on curriculum and program development.
• Serve on various departmental and school-wide committees.
• Participate in program assessment and accreditation activities.

Qualifications

• Must have earned a doctoral degree in counselor education. A doctorate in a related field with a history of employment as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013 may also be considered.
• Current Oregon LPC licensure or eligibility for Oregon LPC licensure.
• Graduate-level teaching and clinical supervision experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of mental health counseling, grounded in a
• community-based social justice perspective.
• Experience with CACREP-accredited graduate counselor program, including counselor training and supervision; familiarity with CACREP accreditation processes preferred.
• Demonstrated experience aligning professional practice with institutional mission and values of equity, ethics, justice, and advocacy to foster an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge working with community partners (i.e. Albina Vision Trust)

Application Procedures

The review of applications will begin January 4, 2027 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following:

• Cover letter that speaks to all aspects of the job description. Applicants should specifically address their teaching interests and pedagogical approach to instruction and supervision.
• Current curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three (3) people who can provide confidential recommendations
• Evidence of successful teaching and student engagement (course evaluations, examples of inclusive pedagogy for diverse student populations, observations, etc.)
• Samples of scholarship (required for tenure-track positions).

Lewis & Clark College will conduct background checks on the finalist(s).

Additional Information

For additional information on this position or the Professional Mental Health Counseling Program at the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling contact Dr. Jeff Christensen, Professional Mental Health Counseling program; jchristensen@lclark.edu

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Background Check

Lewis & Clark College will conduct a background check on the finalist, which will include a criminal record check. If a conviction is discovered, a determination will be made whether the conviction is related to the position for which the individual is applying or would present safety or security risks before an employment decision is made. A criminal conviction does not necessarily automatically bar an applicant from employment.

Eligibility to Work

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