Human Resources

Current Open Faculty Position: Professor of Counseling

Responsibilities:

Phoenix Seminary announces a full-timeposition in Counseling. The position requires teaching core and elective graduate-level courses. Responsibilities also include research and publication, participation in academic societies, student advising and mentoring, some program administration, and engagement in standard academic committees.

Personal Characteristics:

Individuals seeking this position should evidence a vibrant faith, mature Christian character and collegial relationships, demonstrating the ability to work well with others. Candidates should be committed to academic excellence, the spiritual and professional growth of students, and engagement with the church.

Qualifications:

Credentials expected include graduate-level training in biblical studies and/ theology and an earned Ph.D. in counselor education (ABD’s will be considered). Evidence of scholarly potential or history of publication is assumed. Effectiveness in facilitating student learning outcomes is foundational. Candidates must affirm without reservation the seminary’s “Faculty Teaching Position” and hold to biblical inerrancy and a premillennial position concerning the return of Christ. Faculty also commit themselves to a Covenant on Professional Ethics. Lifestyle expectations are set forth in Employee and Faculty Handbooks.  The successful candidate will undergo a background check.

Clinical Experience:

Candidates should have experience in professional counseling. Counselor supervision is a plus. The applicant should be eligible for licensure in Arizona and will be expected to become licensed in AZ.

Rank/Salary/Benefits:

Rank and salary are dependent on educational credentials, professional experience, and publication history.  A full benefits package (including health and life insurance) and allowances for conferences, books, and student mentoring are provided.  A stipend will be provided to offset moving expenses.

Institution:

Phoenix Seminary, a conservative evangelical multi-denominational graduate School of Theology, is accredited regionally (HLC) and professionally (ATS) and offers the MDIV, MAC, MAM, MABTS, THM, and DMIN degrees. In student formation, the Seminary seeks to balance academic biblical/theological knowledge, intentional character development through mentoring, and ministry skill development in partnership with the local church. Our educational philosophy is reflected in the motto: Scholarship with a Servant’s Heart. The school is a good place to work: Collegiality among the faculty is strong, and the institution was designated a “Best Christian Workplace” nine years in a row.

Application:

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application and current CV to Dr. J. Michael Thigpen, Provost. These items should be sent as email attachments to: Counselingsearch@ps.edu.  Minorities are encouraged to apply.   The Seminary reserves the right to make the appointment or end the search at any time.

Phoenix Seminary is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex.  The information below, from the U.S. Department of Education, explains Title IX and the key provisions.

Title IX states as follows:

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

Key provisions of the Department of Education's new Title IX regulation:

• Defines sexual harassment to include sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, as unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex
• Provides a consistent, legally sound framework on which survivors, the accused, and schools can rely
• Requires schools to offer clear, accessible options for any person to report sexual harassment
• Empowers survivors to make decisions about how a school responds to incidents of sexual harassment
• Requires schools to offer survivors supportive measures, such as class reassignments or no-contact orders
• Restores fairness on college and university campuses by upholding a student’s right to written notice of allegations, the right to an advisor, and the right to submit, cross-examine, and challenge evidence at a live hearing
• Shields survivors from having to come face-to-face with the accused during a hearing and from answering questions posed personally by the accused
• Requires schools to select one of two standards of evidence, the preponderance of the evidence standard or the clear and convincing evidence standard, and to apply the selected standard evenly to proceedings for all students and employees, including faculty
• Provides "rape shield" protections and ensures survivors are not required to divulge any medical, psychological, or similar privileged records
• Requires schools to offer an equal right of appeal for both parties to a Title IX proceeding
• Gives schools flexibility to use technology to conduct Title IX investigations and hearings remotely
• Protects students and faculty by prohibiting schools from using Title IX in a manner that deprives students and faculty of rights guaranteed by the First Amendment

Questions regarding Title IX compliance at Phoenix Seminary may be referred to the Seminary’s Title IX Coordinator, Nancy Stocking at (602) 429-4948 or nstocking@ps.edu.

Phoenix Seminary is committed to prompt resolution of complaints in accordance to the Title IX regulations and our policies.

Our Title IX team includes:

Nancy Stocking – Coordinator

Dr. Michael Thigpen – Decision Maker

Joshua Anderson – Investigator

Our team will investigate any incident of a sexual misconduct complaint, conduct a hearing, present findings and any sanctions.  We will identify ways we can help both the person filing the complaint and the accused while the complaint is being investigated.  Once the situation has been resolved, we will ensure no retaliation occurs.

If an incident of sexual misconduct occurs on campus, this should be reported right away by contacting our Title IX Coordinator, Nancy Stocking at (602) 429-4948 or nstocking@ps.edu.  If you see an act of violence occurring, take action by call 911 immediately or intervene when possible to prevent an occurrence.

When reporting an incident of discrimination, sexual harassment or violence, please provide the following information:

1. Your name and contact information including phone number and e-mail address
2. Are you a student, employee, both or other
3. Date and time the incident occurred
4. Where did the incident occur
5. Was the incident an act of Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Hostile Environment, Quid Pro Quo Harassment, Stalking or Sexual Assault?
6. If you feel discrimination occurred, was it due to race, color, nationality, sex, age, gender, disability, veteran status or other.
7. Explain in detail what happened.
8. Who all were involved?
9. Were you physical injured?
10. Was a weapon involved?
11. Did you or do you plan to make a formal report to the police?
12. Who else have you told about this incident?
13. What remedy are you seeking?

Community Resources

Scottsdale Police Department – non emergency 480-32-5000

Honor Health 480-312-6339 * Please note this phone number is for individuals who want a medical forensic exam, but do not want to report the incident to law enforcement at this time.  An option to report it at a later time is possible.

Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Hotline 1-800-782-6400

Domestic Violence Helpline 1-800-799-SAFE

The following benefits are available to all full-time employees at Phoenix Seminary:

Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Vision Care
Dental Care
Wellness Program
Workers' Compensation
403b(9) Retirement Program
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
14 Paid Holidays each year
Library Access
Free Parking

The above is a partial listing of available benefits for reference only. Benefits are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.