Regent University
Location
Virginia Beach, Virginia
The role involves teaching graduate-level courses in general psychology, counseling, and counseling ministries, requiring the successful candidate to integrate Christian faith within mental health ethically and competently. Responsibilities balance teaching, research, and service across both on-campus and online modalities.
Candidates must possess an earned terminal degree appropriate for the discipline, with a PhD, PsyD, or EdD in psychology or a related field being preferred. Essential expectations include a commitment to Christ-centered teaching, potential for scholarship, ability to teach undergraduate courses, proficiency with online technology, and adherence to the university's mission and faith statement.
Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA (qualified candidates may be considered for remote work)
Regent University is one of the nation’s leading academic centers for Christian thought and action, offering over 150 associate, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees and enrolling more than 13,000 students worldwide. Regent offers high-quality, in-demand and affordable degree programs while remaining committed to its foundational mission to educate Christian leaders to change the world.
Expectations include 1) a dedication to Christ-centered teaching and learning; 2) a record of or potential for academic scholarship; 3) the ability to teach undergraduate-level courses; 4) facility with online instructional technology; and 5) a willingness to embrace the College and University Identity and Mission statements and subscribe to a statement of Christian faith.
Please submit CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts along with your application.
Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status. For full Non-Discrimination Policy click here [https://www.regent.edu/non-discrimination-policy/].
Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.
Market context
In Virginia, assistant and associate professor openings in psychology and counseling are typically driven by undergraduate enrollment needs, program growth, and faculty replacement. These roles are competitive because schools often look for a terminal degree, evidence of scholarship potential, teaching experience, and alignment with a Christ-centered mission. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to highlight teaching breadth, research interests, and mission alignment.
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