NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, SOCIAL WORK, & COUNSELING
Faculty in Counselor Education
Northwest Nazarene University
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU), a comprehensive university with a rich liberal arts
tradition, is located in Nampa, Idaho. The university's location in the southwest part of the state
allows easy access to local ski resorts, mountain hiking, and river rafting. The proximity to Boise,
the state's capital, offers cultural amenities such as the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra, Boise
Master Chorale, Opera Idaho, Ballet Idaho, Riverside Jazz Orchestra, and the Boise Art Museum.
The university is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and
Universities. NNU has been rated by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top master's
level universities in the west. The university is affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene.
School of Education, Social Work, & Counseling
The Counselor Education Department at NNU was initiated in 1991 and has three CACREPaccredited programs: School, Marriage and Family, and Community Counseling. The Community
Counseling program also includes a specialization area in pastoral counseling for applicants with
the appropriate academic backgrounds.
Description of Position
Northwest Nazarene University Counselor Education Department has opened two positions due
to faculty retirements. The department is seeking applications for one full-time person to begin in
the spring or fall of 2007. This position will teach, provide leadership to the non-profit community
counseling lab (called Families, ETC), be visible throughout the department, the community, and
within the professional community.
Essential Functions
The position will teach core counseling courses and provide assistance/clinical leadership to the
non-profit community counseling lab (called Families, ETC). Service and modest ongoing
scholarly activity are expected. This position requires evidence of strong clinical experience and
will be expected to teach at least one school course.
Minimum Qualifications
A doctorate in Counselor Education/Counseling, preferably from a CACREP doctoral program is
preferred. A doctorate in Psychology or Education Psychology (with counseling affiliations and
clinical or school counseling experience) or an ABD would also be considered for the position. All
levels of rank will be considered. A minimum of two years of clinical experience or experience as
a school counselor is required. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in Idaho as an
LCPC. The successful candidate should have a record of scholarship or a willingness to begin
engaging in scholarly activity. The university requires that all candidates have a Christian
perspective (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), and must be comfortable with and in
agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU. Qualified minorities are encouraged to
apply.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Clinical leadership
Compensation
The salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant.
Full-time faculty will be offered a benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
for employee and family, tuition benefits for employee and family, group life and long term
disability insurance, holidays, opportunities for faculty development, sabbatical experiences, and
a retirement program.
Application Process
To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received. A complete
application packet will include the following:
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Letter of interest
Application form
Complete curriculum vita
Transcripts
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NNU Christian Mission requirements link
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Letter of commitment to teaching at a Christian liberal arts university, and
One pastoral reference letter
The names and contact information of two professional references
Please send your complete application packet to:
Dr. Brenda Freeman
Chair, Dept of Counselor Education
Northwest Nazarene University
623 Holly Street
Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-8428
Email - bjfreeman@nnu.edu
Review of applications and continue until position is filled.
Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution
operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is
permitted, and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, sections
702-703, United States Civil Rights act of 1964 as amended.)