Faculty, Counseling Programs

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Your Role With Us:

The advancement and delivery of top-notch, effective healthcare education is at the heart of what we do! As a faculty member at RMU’s Department of Professional Counseling, your strong interest in clinical and didactic instruction will cultivate knowledge with a lasting dedication to the integration of exemplary academics and engagement.

This position is either local in the Provo, Utah, area or a remote position with some travel requirements to Utah and is a 12-month appointment beginning in January 2026. **Compensation is based on academic rank and experience

What We Offer:

RMU offers a competitive benefits package that prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plans with employer contributions
• Financial wellness program
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• An onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program

Core Functions:

• Responsible for the Counseling Program’s curriculum design, student instruction, evaluation and progression, clinical education, as well as student admissions and advisement. 
• Develop and facilitate effective asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences for counseling students.
• Give interactive lectures, and facilitate group discussions using technologies and course-related software, including websites, e-mail, and online discussions for preparing the course and making it accessible to students.
• Set clear expectations for the course by publishing course terminal objectives, assignment/examinations dates, and weights the distribution of various evaluation categories.
• Ensure that the content and level of material included in exams correspond to the course terminal objectives.
• Regularly assess each course and the instruction that is offered.
• Demonstrate consistency and fairness in the preparation and grading of exams and provide timely feedback to students.
• Provide academic advisement and support to students.
• Provide professional service to the university through participation in appropriate shared governance. 
• Provide service to the profession through active engagement with professional organizations.
• Conduct evidence-based inquiry to advance professional research. 

Background/Expertise:

• Doctorate in Counselor Education and be qualified as Core Counseling Faculty under CACREP Standards,
• Graduate-level teaching experience in counseling
• Current licensure as a Professional Counselor (addictions, marriage, couples and family, mental health, rehabilitation, or school counseling),
• At least two (2) years of clinical experience and a state or national clinical supervisor credential (e.g., LPC-S, ACS, or equivalent),
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and accepting learning environment.

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please get in touch with Human Resources at hr@rm.edu