Associate Professor and Director of Research for the Center for Mental Health in Entertainment

The Associate Professor in Mental Health Counseling and Director of Research for the Center for Mental Health in Entertainment is a joint position between the School of Mental Health Counseling in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and the College of Entertainment and Music Business and is designed to support the newly created Center for Mental Health in Entertainment. This individual will be responsible for establishing and implementing the research agenda for the Center, engaging with graduate mental health counseling students in the research process, and developing curriculum to address the unique mental health needs of students and professionals in the entertainment industry.

Job Functions:

• Develop and implement the research agenda for the Center for Mental Health in Entertainment in partnership with the Director of the Center
• Advise and mentor students in the research process, including dissertation committees
• Secure external funding for research initiatives, including government grants, foundation grants and philanthropic donations.
• Develop mental health curriculum for students entering the entertainment industry in collaboration with the College of Entertainment and Music Business
• Develop continuing education for mental health care professionals to address the unique needs of those in the entertainment industry in Partnership with the Center for Mental Health and Entertainment.
• Develop continuing education and community resources for those in the entertainment industry to help them address their mental health needs and provide prevention and interventions to address those needs.
• Serve as the liaison between the Center, CPHS and CEMB
• Participate in Departmental, College, and University committee work
• Abide by all relevant University, College, and School policies and procedures
• Maintain regular office hours
• Comply with CACREP accreditation standards and policies

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Knowledge of the subject matter and course content taught
• Capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity
• Ability to mentor students through the research process, including serving on dissertation committees
• Previous successful grantsmanship
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Effective collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Experience in the entertainment industry
• Skilled in the use of computers, internet, MS office software, statistical analysis programs and other software necessary to efficiently complete job tasks