Antioch University New England
Program: Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC)
Classification: Faculty, Full-time
Reports to: Chair, CMHC
Location: Antioch University New England Campus, Keene, NH
Start date: January 1, 2026
Compensation: Antioch University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes both direct and indirect pay. The compensation will be based on experience, education, knowledge, credentials, and a consideration of the difficulty and complexity of the position. The minimum salary for this position based on residential location, is $63,000.
Antioch University New England invites applications for a full-time Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) faculty member to join our progressive team of counselor educators. The CMHC Program is a CACREP-accredited program that is part of Antioch University. The mission of Antioch University is to provide learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. Antioch aspires to be a leading university offering learners and communities transformative education in a global context that fosters innovation and inspires social action.
This faculty position is part of a flexible, hybrid-format CMHC program, offered in two modalities:
- A weekend platform with classes based in Seattle, WA and Keene, NH where faculty teach in-person two weekends per course (totaling 32 hours of experiential instruction per course). This position is specifically for the NE campus. This position is for the weekend platform.
- A low-residency platform combining online coursework with two required intensive residencies.
Faculty will be expected to teach at least three weekend courses per semester (six weekends total) on the New England campus for two of the three terms. Between weekend sessions, faculty engage in primarily asynchronous teaching, grading, and student support in the classes. Additionally, the clinical faculty will be engaging with community partners, and students who are in their practicum and internship sites between the weekend sessions.
As Clinical Faculty, there is a focus on direct instruction (24 semester credits of teaching) combined with responsibilities in clinical training, site engagement, alumni and community partnership building, and student clinical mentorship. The role blends teaching with field site development, practicum and internship supervision, alumni networking, and community-based initiatives to strengthen the regional behavioral health workforce.
In alignment with Antioch’s mission, the CMHC programs at AU are committed to experiential learning, social justice, extensive clinical training, scholarship, and the use of creative, progressive and applied approaches. AU has been educating counselors for over 40 years and has a network of alumni throughout the country, who serve as many of our field supervisors and employers. Faculty are expected to engage in pedagogy and practices that reflect the social justice mission of the university.
Position Overview
In addition to teaching, the Clinical Faculty role includes:
- Maintaining a consistent presence in the Keene area (to include NH, VT, and MA) to engage directly with regional clinical sites.
- Building and sustaining trust-based relationships with agencies, supervisors, and organizations.
-Connecting students with alumni in the region and fostering an engaged professional alumni community.
- Providing clinical training and professional development to site supervisors.
- Forging new community relationships that expand equitable training opportunities and create pathways into Antioch’s graduate programs.
Position responsibilities include:
- 24 semester credits of direct instruction per academic year, engaging in student advising, supervising practicum/internship students, developing and sustaining clinical site relationships, supporting alumni connections, and fostering community partnerships to expand training opportunities and enhance Antioch’s visibility and impact in the region.
- Engaging in program, department, campus, and school/university citizenship (e.g., participating on committee work)
- Engaging in ongoing department and program initiatives, particularly related to improvements in pedagogy and student engagement
- Incorporating a social justice lens into pedagogical, content, and clinical approaches
Educational and Experiential Requirements and Qualifications
- At least two years of clinical supervision experience
- Terminal doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution; a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from a CACREP accredited program with extensive professional experience may be sufficient for appointment.
- Licensure as an LMHC/LCPC in one of the states in the New England Region (MA, NH, VT, ME, CT, RI)
- Graduate teaching experience, weekend-based or hybrid modality preferred
- Commitment to social justice and advocacy underpinned by the American Counseling Association’s (2015) Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in hybrid pedagogy specific to clinical training programs
- Knowledge of CACREP Standards and program evaluation
The University
Antioch University has been continuously accredited with the Higher Learning Commission since 1927, and is a multi-campus, coast–to-coast institution of higher learning that provides learner-centered education to empower students with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, racial, economic, and environmental justice. Antioch University New England (AUNE), one of Antioch University’s (AU’s) four campuses, uses a distinctive graduate education pedagogy that mixes rigor with experiential learning and social engagement.
Benefits
Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6%; voluntary salary deduction to a pre-tax or post-tax retirement account; employer paid life insurance and short term disability; voluntary supplemental life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; 12 days per year sick leave (carry-over up to 65 days); tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses; and employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual.
Application Instructions
Expressions of interest and inquiries may be directed in confidence to Misty Grant, Department Chair, at [email protected]. To apply, please follow the instructions below.
Please email a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of your teaching philosophy, and a list of reference names and contact information to [email protected]. In the subject line of the email, please state NE CMHC Clinical Faculty. Please attach all documents including the letter of application to the email.
Review of applicants will begin immediately.
Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement
The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.
NOTE: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
This position is included in the bargaining unit of Antioch University faculty that is represented by SEIU Local 925. Terms and conditions of employment for bargaining unit positions are subject to change based on collective bargaining.