Assistant​/Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Tenure-Track

Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Tenure-Track)

The Department of Counseling and Human Services at the University of Redlands invites applications for a tenure-track open rank faculty position in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This is an exciting time of growth and innovation within the program, as we expand our impact across the Inland Empire through workforce development, integrated behavioral health training, and community-engaged initiatives.

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program is a high-demand graduate program grounded in:

• Culturally responsive and antiracist pedagogy
• Experiential and supervision-centered training models
• Integrated behavioral health and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Community-engaged learning and workforce development
• Faculty contribute to innovative initiatives including federally funded training programs (e.g., BHWET) and the Inland Empire Mental Health Training and Integration Center (MHTIC), as well as The Practice—an experiential wellness and clinical training facility supporting applied learning and community impact.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as CMHC Program Coordinator, supporting admissions, clinical training coordination, program assessment, and curriculum development
• Teach graduate courses in counseling (e.g., theories, human development, sociocultural counseling, group counseling, and specialized areas such as MFT, school mental health or integrated care)
• Contribute to practicum and supervision-centered training
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda aligned with counselor education, health equity, and/or integrated behavioral health
• Advise and mentor graduate students
• Participate in departmental, school, and university service
• Engage in community partnerships and grant-supported initiatives

Required qualifications:

• Doctorate in Counselor Education or closely related field
• Eligibility for or current licensure (e.g., LPCC, LMFT) in California
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive counseling practice and education
• Evidence of excellence in graduate teaching

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in counselor education and/or clinical supervision
• Engagement with integrated behavioral health or interdisciplinary training models
• Bilingual or multilingual (Spanish preferred)
• Experience with community partnerships and/or grant-funded initiatives

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit:

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement
- Research/scholarly agenda
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging statement
- Contact information for three references Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

The University of Redlands is committed to "welcoming, educating, and empowering a diverse community of learners for lives of meaning, impact, and joy." This position contributes to that mission by preparing counselors to address critical behavioral health needs across diverse communities.

To apply:

A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call . If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at  to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.