Functional Title: Mental Health Counseling Core Faculty specializing in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy
College: J.E. & Eileen Hancock College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Department: Behavioral Sciences
Reports to: Carlos Perez, Ph.D. – Department Chair
Primary Function: Assistant/Associate Professor 
Employee Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 9-month
Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty – Academic Year
Position Begin Date: 8/01/2025
Location: Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX (local position)

Position Summary:

The Graduate Counseling Program in the Department of Behavioral Sciences at Lubbock Christian University is now accepting applications for a 9-month full-time Tenure Track Faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank effective August 2025. The selected candidate will be committed to the academic achievement of all students, support faculty and staff, and promote a professional learning environment that celebrates academic success, diversity, and faith. All faculty must be professing Christians, active in their faith, and enthusiastically supportive of university’s Christian mission. The ideal candidate will have earned a doctorate from a CACREP accredited program. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Required Qualifications:

The Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy core faculty is responsible for:

1. Leading the program faculty in establishing and following operational policies and procedures for the program;
2. Evaluating program curriculum and curriculum delivery, maintaining the highest level of accreditation compliance;
3. Determining and coordinating the interview phase of the admissions process and reviewing pre-interview transfer applicants as necessary. 

Working with the clinical supervisor to improve the practicum and internship experience as needed;

1. Organizing the administration of the comprehensive exam each semester;
2. Conducting the yearly Southern Accreditation for Colleges and Schools (SACS) assessment for the Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy specialty;
3. Responding to all inquiries regarding the overall academic unit; providing or delegating year-round leadership to the operation of the Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy specialty;
4. Evaluating the program for CACREP application and future accreditation purposes;
5. Being available to correspond and collaborate with the core and non-core faculty during formal and informal meetings regarding student and curricular issues; and
6. Assisting the Department Chair in maintaining departmental and program budgets by providing input on items such as assessments, technology, and other needed program resources.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to help students, faculty, and staff in a professional manner.
• Ability to supervise and lead others.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets.
• Expertise in statistical analysis.
• Strong ability to multitask and problem solve.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is essential.

Education and Experience:

The core faculty must have an earned doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited program, and must maintain a strong counseling identity, evidenced by:

1. Sustained memberships in professional counseling organizations.
2. Maintenance of Marriage and Family Therapy licensure in Texas.
3. Sustained professional development and renewal activities related to counseling.
4. Engagement in professional service and advocacy in counseling.
5. Engage in research and scholarly activities in the field of Counseling.

Teaching Requirements:

Responsibilities and duties expected from full-time faculty members at Lubbock Christian University include teaching 9-12 semester hours of class work in the fall and spring semesters.  

Benefits:

Salary and Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits available include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403-B retirement plan with a matching option, and tuition benefits for employees and dependents.

Application: 

Interested applicants must complete an online application. Submit a letter of interest, a current curriculum vita, official transcripts of all university work, and three unique documents detailing the applicant’s: 1) philosophy of the integration of faith and learning, 2) philosophy of teaching, and 3) philosophy of scholarly activity, as email attachments to Dr. Carlos Perez, departmental chair. Three names and contact information for recommendation should be sent directly to Carlos Perez. The search begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled or closed. Application Deadline: January 30, 2025.

The University:

Lubbock Christian University is a private, masters-level university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1957 and located in Lubbock, Texas, LCU is affiliated with the Churches of Christ. LCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. Lubbock is a vibrant city with a population of about 300,000. Colloquially known as the “Hub City”, Lubbock is the educational, medical, retail and entertainment center of the southern high plains of Texas.

NOTE: All LCU employees are required to complete Title IX & Information Security (FERPA) training and Data Security Training at the time of new hire and on an annual basis thereafter. Some positions/departments may require additional training in security or data needs.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills, or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.