Faculty - Assistant Professor - Clinical Mental Health Counseling; CMHC

Position Overview

The Department of Psychology and Counseling at Utah Valley University invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) for our Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Master’s Program. The role focuses on teaching, research, and service in a vibrant, growth-oriented 60-credit program that leads to licensure eligibility in Utah.

• Teach a minimum of two courses from the program’s core curriculum (ACA Ethics, Multicultural Counseling, Group Counseling, Practicum, Internship).
• Deliver instruction across multiple modalities—face-to-face, hybrid, and online—employing innovative pedagogical strategies.
• Prepare, teach, and assess graduate-level coursework and supervise practicum and internship students.
• Conduct scholarly research and disseminate findings through publications and presentations.
• Mentor students and engage them in research and applied activities.
• Fulfill service duties (10%): participate in departmental meetings, curriculum development, and community outreach.
• Adhere to the program’s time allocation: 80% teaching, 10% research, 10% service.

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited institution.
• Demonstrated expertise in pedagogy, instructional theory, and technology-enhanced learning.
• Evidence of teaching excellence (student evaluations, syllabi, or other teaching effectiveness documentation).
• History of research activity and scholarly publications or proposals.
• Respectful and collaborative engagement with students, colleagues, and staff.
• Must establish residency in Utah upon hire.
• Eligible for a CMHC license in Utah or in the process of obtaining one.

• 14.2% retirement contribution
• Tuition waivers
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employee wellness program
• Employee assistance program (provides eight free therapy sessions per qualifying event)

A license as a CMHC in Utah or license-eligible.

• Cover letter outlining how the candidate meets the job requirements.
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Unofficial transcripts.
• Teaching statement.
• Research statement.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (student evaluations preferred; syllabi, key assignments, observations, or other related evidence acceptable).

If you have questions about the position, please contact:

Carrie Merino Ph.D., CMHC
Search Committee Chair
Point of contact for search-related questions
Email: cmerino