Adjunct Counseling Faculty Pool

Position Overview
Department – Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program (CMHC)
Supervisor – Interim Program Director of CMHC
Benefits – Not eligible
Status – Part-time, per class

About Bushnell University
Founded in 1895, Bushnell University provides a holistic Christian education, fostering wisdom, faith, and service in its students. In joining the staff here, you will be part of an academic community that seeks to cultivate your faith while you make a difference in the lives of our students. Bushnell is the largest private university in Eugene’s vibrant university district, which also includes the University of Oregon. Eugene is a college town small enough to know your neighbors and large enough to offer fantastic arts, entertainment, dining, healthcare, and educational opportunities. It is also an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest, being just one hour from the Oregon Coast, one hour from the Cascade Mountains, and less than two hours from Portland and the Columbia River Gorge.

Position Information
Job Summary
Bushnell University’s  Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program (CMHC), located in Eugene, OR invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach primarily in the University’s Clinical Mental Health pre-licensure program. Candidates will have a strong counselor identity, strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity, and vibrant, maturing Christian faith. Additionally, CACREP membership and expertise teaching, along with effective interpersonal and communication skills are desired qualities. 

Position Duties & Responsibilities
Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Commits to creating a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Provides instruction for courses as assigned.
• Supervises student clinical experiences in long-term care, acute care community health and/or other settings as assigned.
• Engages with students to provide a meaningful presence in their learning and in their achievement of course outcomes.
• Provides current course content, in collaboration with the other faculty, that is informative, well organized and supports student learning and success.
• Keeps professionally current by participating in professional development and other activities.
• Maintains current credentials or licensures.
• Creates and maintains a positive learning environment that focuses on safety, respect of clients and colleagues, and effective communication, both verbally and in writing, utilizing tact, patience and courtesy.
• Models professional practices and behaviors for students.
• Complies with all Oregon State Board of Counseling policies and administrative regulations.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Support the missions of Bushnell University and the CMHC program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualification Requirements

• Earned graduate degree in Counseling. 
• Minimum of two years experience.
• Experience as a Counselor educator and/or possess experience teaching counseling students is preferred.
• Holding a current Oregon LPC or LMFT license or ability to be licensed in Oregon is required.
• Current NCC or NCMHCE
• Knowledge of Oregon LPC licensing standards, Oregon law pertaining to clinical mental health counselors and CACREP standards
• Listening skills and the ability to speak and write clearly.
• Ability to utilize Windows based software including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience utilizing e-mail for the purposes of organizational communications.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Working Conditions/Special Requirements

• Bushnell University employs faculty and staff who embody Christian faith and live in compliance with the duties and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• Bushnell employees must be actively engaged in a Christian congregation and able to identify with and support the Bushnell Theological Context for Community statement.
• The position requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity.
• The position requires working in a non-smoking, drug free environment.
• The employee must adhere to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality at all times.
• All employees of Bushnell University are “mandatory reporters” under Oregon law. See http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/abuse/pages/mandatory_report.aspx for specific information.
• Listening skills and the ability to speak and write clearly are essential to this position. Must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• The employee must have high personal motivation, with great attention to detail and accuracy.
• This person must project a positive, vibrant and professional attitude in assisting people.
• This person must have high ethics of honesty and confidentiality, with a genuine and gracious presence pertaining to the students, faculty, staff and business of the department and the University.
• This position may require lifting up to 25 lbs, as well as bending, stooping, kneeling.
• This position description is subject to change at any time.

Application Instructions
Bushnell University employees are expected to abide by the Theological Context for Bushnell Community Life. Please read this document before continuing.

Required Application Materials
For consideration, please complete and submit all of the following:

• Cover letter addressing skills, experience, and knowledge
• CV/Resume
• Personal Statement of Faith that clearly addresses all three of the sections below:
  • Section 1: how a maturing Christian faith finds expression in the candidate’s personal life, family life, community life, and current church membership;
  • Section 2: how the candidate integrates faith into his/her academic discipline, both inside and outside the classroom; and
  • Section 3: the candidate’s understanding of and ability to support Bushnell’s Theological Context for Community statement.
• Contact information for three references, preferably including the applicant’s pastor or other appropriate church leader who is able to address the applicant’s faith background.
• Official Transcripts (Unofficial transcripts can be submitted with the application packet, but official transcripts will be required in the event an applicant is invited to interview with Bushnell)

Please note: Incomplete application packets may result in disqualification. Final candidate will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation.

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