The faculty member will provide program instruction using innovative methodologies and cutting-edge technologies within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Responsibilities include preparing lectures, facilitating class discussions, administering examinations, and remaining current with industry trends.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program. Applicants must also be independently licensed as a professional counselor and possess experience in an e-learning environment.
One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.
Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona.
GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.
Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as a full time Faculty member for the traditional ground campus in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which provides a job focused education.
The college features a variety of programs from counseling and psychology to justice studies, history and English literature.
As a full-time Faculty member, you’ll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline.
You will also have the opportunity to work at a thriving diverse campus and with online student populations.
If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.
Do you want to work collaboratively across all colleges, and with industry leaders to promote human flourishing?
We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community and integrate faith.
Location
Based on our Main Campus in Phoenix, AZ, in person instruction.
What you will do: Teaches one or more subjects within prescribed curriculum. Prepares and delivers lectures to students. Compiles bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. Stimulates class discussions. Compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others. Remains current with new trends and development in his/her field of expertise. Student classroom load will be assigned based upon teaching qualifications and demonstrated classroom facilitation.
What you need: Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision preferably from a CACREP-accredited program or related doctoral degree AND have been employed as full-time faculty member in a counselor education program before July 1, 2013. Independently licensed as a professional counselor Maintain an active membership to a recognized professional counseling association (American Counseling Association, ACA preferred). Outstanding communication skills and the ability to successfully adapt to an e-learning environment. Availability to provide 24-hour turnaround responses to student questions and concerns. Willingness to work in an accelerated learning format, and work in an e-learning environment with students on a daily basis. Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
401k savings plan
Volunteer time off
Free on-site gyms
Free covered parking
Education tuition discount program
Bonus
Points: Has experience conducting research or scholarly related activities. Has experience in professional service and advocacy in the counseling field Knowledgeable about CACREP standards
At least one year of experience teaching ground courses
Why work at
GCU: Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events Free covered parking We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program Free on-site gyms on campus GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process. If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.
Market context
Arizona counseling faculty roles are selective
In Arizona, clinical mental health counseling faculty openings typically draw interest from candidates with doctoral preparation, licensure, and online teaching experience. These roles are competitive because programs often look for counselor education expertise, independent professional counseling credentials, and comfort teaching in an e-learning environment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your doctoral training, licensure status, and online instruction examples before applying.
