Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Counseling

Working at Regis University

As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students. Why Work at Regis?

Job Summary:

Job Description Summary
A Jesuit institution located in the thriving Denver, Colorado metro area, Regis University invites applicants for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professors in the Department of Counseling. Co-housed with the Department of Couple and Family Therapy within the School of Mental and Behavioral Health and uniquely positioned in the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, the Department of Counseling utilizes a state-of-the-art training clinic, maintains strong community partnerships, and provides opportunities for inter-professional education and the delivery of integrated healthcare.

Faculty facilitate student-directed learning in an atmosphere emphasizing accountability and teamwork skills; as such, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in utilizing various teaching methods and an interest in working collaboratively with diverse groups of students, staff, and faculty colleagues.

We are excited to offer these faculty positions that bridge our in-person master’s program and our new hybrid online Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision that launched in fall 2025. This position will serve both programs and is an opportunity for those passionate about face-to-face teaching and innovative online education. Most duties are carried out at the Interprofessional Health Campus in Thornton, Colorado. Bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking) applicants are encouraged to apply.

We seek candidates who are excited about contributing to both programs. Faculty presence is required in the office on Wednesdays from 9AM to 2PM, and for evening classes in the master’s and doctoral program. This role is not suitable for faculty seeking remote-only positions.

The preferred start date is August 24th, 2026.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

• Teaching, curriculum development, student advising and mentoring, clinical supervision

• Service to the department, school, college, university, community, and profession

• Engaging in scholarship and research

Required Qualifications:

• Have an earned doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program; or have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013.

• Licensed as a Professional Counselor or be eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in the state of Colorado through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies within two months of the position's start date.

• Experience integrating research with practice and teaching

Specialized Expertise Preferred: Candidates who have expertise in at least one of the following areas will be given preference:

• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications in counseling journals, including at least one peer-reviewed article published within the past year in an ACA- or ASCA-endorsed journal, and a commitment to collaborating with colleagues to foster a culture of research excellence.

• Proven success in online teaching and curriculum design, with expertise in hybrid and online learning models.

• Commitment to the values of the Regis Jesuit mission and fostering a sense of community and belonging

• Bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking)

• Excellent collegiality and collaboration skills

• Innovative and adaptive teaching approaches

• Willing to invest in a collaborative, team-based approach within the Department and School.

Work Schedule:

Faculty presence is required in the office on Wednesdays from 9AM to 2PM, and for evening classes in the master’s and doctoral program. This role is not suitable for faculty seeking remote-only positions.

Instructions to Applicants:
Please prepare the following materials for submission. All applications must be submitted through the University’s online job application site: Regis University Careers
1. Please review the required qualifications and preferred qualifications for the position. In your cover letter, share how your background, experiences, and interests make you the best candidate. Specifically, address your interest in joining Regis University and highlight how your unique skills and qualifications align with the responsibilities of this role.
2. A current curriculum vitae.
3. The names, telephone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references. 
4. If selected for a final interview, the candidate will write an essay about how the candidate’s teaching philosophy, scholarship interests, and service fit with the Regis University mission.

Address inquiries regarding the faculty positions to the search committee Chair: Dr. Kyle Lucas, [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with a priority application deadline of July 1st, 2026.

Regis University offers a broad range of benefits that includes:

• Comprehensive group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.

• A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses and dependents

• Paid Mission leave to allow our employees to engage in acts of service or to have time for personal reflection.

• The "Gift of Time" when Regis closes between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

• Options for flexible work arrangements based on position.

You can learn more about our benefits by clicking the links below.

26-27 Employee Benefits Summary or

https://www.regis.edu/_documents/about/offices-and-services/human-resources/regis-university-employee-benefits-guide.pdf

Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $85,000/annually, commensurate with qualifications

Application Deadline:

Post Internally and Externally