"Professor of Counseling - MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program (open rank)"

Western Theological Seminary (Holland, MI) is an evangelical and ecumenical community of faith and learning in the Reformed tradition that serves the church of Jesus Christ.

The WTS MA in CMHC program equips women and men to be wise, competent, humble, and hopeful practitioners who are attuned to their own selves and stories. Our relationally-oriented and trauma-informed program offers the most contemporary, research-based training while, at the same time, remaining deeply rooted in a Christian soul care tradition which has informed compassionate care for centuries.

The Professor of Counseling will teach a full course load, advise and mentor students, be actively engaged in scholarly research, writing, and presenting, assist with the admissions process, and participate in ongoing assessment of the curriculum and student learning. A complete position description is available on our website.

All faculty positions report to the Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA), with duties assigned by the VPAA. Faculty are expected to contribute constructively to the seminary’s Reformed theological identity and to its mission “to form women and men for faithful Christian ministry and participation in the Triune God’s ongoing redemptive work in the world,” and to fully support its Faculty Statement on Forming Women for Ministry.

The appointment will begin on July 1, 2026. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. Professorial rank will be assigned at a level commensurate with professional experience.

Interested candidates should send a letter of application, including a curriculum vitae, to: Faculty Search Committee, Attn: Human Resources, employment@westernsem.edu.

Applications will be reviewed as received. The priority deadline is November 15, 2025.