[Hiring] Integration of Scripture with Counseling Theory – Adjunct Faculty @Grand Canyon University

Role Description

Join Grand Canyon University’s College of Theology as an adjunct faculty member on our traditional ground campus. The College of Theology offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Christian Studies, with areas of focus including Youth Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, Biblical Studies, and Christian Leadership.

Adjunct faculty provide engaging, high-quality instruction using innovative teaching methods, current technology, and relevant industry practices. If you are passionate about ministry, education, and supporting students in their academic and spiritual growth, we encourage you to apply.

Course: Integration of Scripture with Counseling Theory

In this course, students explore the integration of the Christian worldview into counseling theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on the nature and purpose of human beings from a biblical perspective as well as ethical issues pertinent to the Christian counselor, while critically evaluating contemporary secular theories and practices.

Responsibilities

• Equip students with the required skill set.
• Facilitate classroom discussions.
• Assess student performance.
• Prepare students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession.
• Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom.
• Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and timeframes.
• Respond to students’ questions and emails within the established timeframes.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Doctoral degree in a field of Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Theology, or Ministry.
• Must currently hold or must have held in the past credentials as a Licensed Independent Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, or a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapy Counselor.
• 2 years of clinical experience.
• 3 years of experience working in a Christian-based Counseling setting or a degree in an area of theology or ministerial practice.
• Minimum: Master degree in professional counseling, mental health counseling, addiction counseling, counseling psychology or marriage and family therapy.
• Must hold current credentials as a Licensed Independent Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, or a Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapy Counselor.
• 5 years of clinical experience.
• 5 years of experience working in a Christian-based Counseling setting or a degree in an area of theology or ministerial practice.

Benefits

• Education Benefits and Tuition Assistance
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

Application Instructions

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees