Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Tenure-Track)

Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Tenure-Track)

Location: 1000 West 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: Competitive SalaryAbout Christian Theological Seminary (CTS): CTS is a fully accredited ecumenical graduate school in Indianapolis, IN, related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and serving the whole people of God. We welcome all faiths to explore/engage in an intellectually rigorous, spiritually formative, and emotionally supportive education that equips our students to go out into the world and serve-whether in the church or the community. CTS also offers a robust counseling program that provides professional counseling preparation and spiritual/theological integration for those training to become mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, pastoral psychotherapists, and spiritual care specialists.

Job Summary: The Assistant Professor teaches graduate courses. Develops and organizes course curriculum and instructional materials. Conducts research in the field of expertise. Serves as academic advisor to students. Provides service to the department, school, or public through such activities as leading committees, and volunteer work.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Full-time, tenure-track appointment with faculty rankFaculty workload consists of 15 credit hours per academic year. Faculty workload for this position consists of teaching 9 credits (three courses) per academic year and providing six hours of practicum supervision during the academic year, with the practicum supervision carrying a workload equivalency of 6 credit hours. Year-round (12 months) counseling supervision/field experience practicumActively participate in the faculty's collaborative preparation for the program's CACREP accreditationCommittee serviceMeaningful participation in a collaborative learning community in alignment with the Faculty HandbookParticipate in outreach, open house events, admissions, and student recruitment activitiesOther assigned duties

Education and Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability the employee should have: Full-time, tenure-track appointment with faculty rankFaculty workload consists of 15 credit hours per academic year. Faculty workload for this position consists of teaching 9 credits (three courses) per academic year and providing six hours of practicum supervision during the academic year, with the practicum supervision carrying a workload equivalency of 6 credit hours. Year-round (12 months) counseling supervision/field experience practicumActively participate in the faculty's collaborative preparation for the program's CACREP accreditationCommittee serviceMeaningful participation in a collaborative learning community in alignment with the Faculty HandbookParticipate in outreach, open house events, admissions, and student recruitment activitiesOther assigned duties

Application Process: Review of applications will begin October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references using the application link. Questions about the position: humanresources@cts.edu.More About Christian Theological SeminaryCTS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to recruitment, hiring, or any other status of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other category protected by law.