Assistant Professor in Clinical Counseling Position Title: Assistant Professor of Clinical Counseling and Behavioral Health Location: Remote with some required travel Employment Type: Full-time, 12-month faculty position starting July 2026 Application Deadline: Open until filled FLSA Status: Exempt
The University of Jamestown’s Clinical Counseling and Behavioral Health programs seeks an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Health and Clinical Counseling. This is a full-time, online teaching that will have face-to-face requirements (e.g., teaching in person one week per year, networking or meetings in person may be required). This faculty member will work with students completing a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Health, as well as a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling.
Re-location is not necessary but traveling to campus and working in North Dakota is required several times per year.
About the University of Jamestown: The University of Jamestown (UJ) is a private, liberal arts university founded in 1883, committed to providing a student-centered education that combines academic excellence with professional preparation and personal growth. Located in Jamestown, North Dakota, UJ offers a close-knit community with small class sizes, modern facilities, and a strong emphasis on holistic student development.
Key Responsibilities
Full-time teaching responsibilities (2 courses per session or 4 courses per semester) with online, asynchronous courses as well as potential involvement in onsite one week per summer
Assist in coordinating and teaching courses that include a virtual and/or face-to-face component on-campus in Jamestown, ND (every summer usually in late June)
Monitor student progress on degree completion and serve as academic advisor for Behavioral Health students
Develop a process maintaining regular contact with students including maintaining weekly office hours with posted availability
Engage in remediation or problem-solving strategies if issues arise with student performance
Address all student issues in a professional and timely manner, and in accordance with institutional and accreditation policies and procedures.
Assist Program Director and MCC faculty in program accreditation process as well as potential development of a student-run clinic
Network across the state of ND and out of state, as needed, with the goal of growing the programs
Maintain licensure, membership in ACES and other professional counseling organizations, and/or appropriate professional development, including being familiar with emerging issues in counseling
Maintain involvement in the counseling field by actively providing counseling, supervision, research and scholarship, and/or leadership and advocacy
Serve on university committees
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work remotely
Work during regular business hours with ability to have flexibility with schedule (will need to work some evenings or weekends)
Travel to campus may be required several times a year
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Completed Doctoral degree from CACREP accredited program in Counseling Education and Supervision (CES)
Currently independently licensed or license eligible to practice counseling (LPCC) in ND.
Minimum 5 years of full-time clinical experience
Applicant must have PhD conferred at the time of application
Preferred Qualifications:
CES who have areas of specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Addiction Counseling or Clinical Mental Health Counseling & School Counseling.
Application Process: Provide a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Jamestown is an AA/EO employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or public assistance, in accordance with applicable laws. Sexual harassment, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a type of sex discrimination. The University will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination, and any such conduct is prohibited. The University also prohibits any form of discipline or retaliation for reporting incidents of discrimination.