Adjunct Faculty — Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Job title: Adjunct Faculty — Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

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.
• Applies 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 experi