Assistant Professor and Director, Professional Clinical Counseling Program (Tenure Track)

Assistant Professor and Director, Professional Clinical Counseling Program (Tenure Track)

Company: La Salle University

Job Location: Philadelphia, 19141

Category: Counselor Education

Type: Full-Time

Department: 281500 - M.A. Clinical Counsel Psychology

Appointment Term
Tenure Track

Position Summary

The School of Arts and Sciences at La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor who will serve as Program Director for the CACREP-accredited M.A. Program in Professional Clinical Counseling (PCC). This is a 9-month faculty appointment with a 12-month secondary administrative appointment as Program Director. Rooted in the Lasallian tradition, La Salle University is committed to a personal, practical, and professional graduate education that emphasizes excellence in teaching and a deep respect for the individual development of each student.

Essential Duties

• Serve as Director and lead administrator for the PCC program.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with CACREP accreditation standards.
• Develop and oversee program operations, including programming and course scheduling.
• Manage and support faculty and students within the program.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management to support recruitment and maintain program enrollment.
• Teach courses within the PCC program; the contractual teaching load is 24 credits per academic year, with course release available for program directors and pre-tenured faculty.
• Participate in program development and academic advising and support to students at all stages of the PCC program.
• Engage in scholarly research, University service, and service to the counseling profession, consistent with expectations for a tenure-track faculty appointment.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Summer teaching may be available as an overload.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in program leadership.
• Teach undergraduate courses in the Psychology program, either as part of the faculty load or as overload.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to build community within the Professional and Clinical Counseling (PCC) and Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned related to the growth of the program.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision, Counselor Education and Human Development, or a closely related doctoral degree from a CACREP accredited doctoral program.
• ABD candidates will be considered but the completion of all degree requirements must be satisfied prior to the start date.
• Candidates must be licensed or license eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania.
• The ability to articulate a solid identity as a counselor and counselor educator.
• A commitment to the La Sallian mission and Core Values. More information about the mission and Core Values can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong record of teaching and commitment to experientially-based clinical education.
• Experience with CACREP accreditation and meeting accreditation standards in core courses.
• Active membership and engagement with counseling professional organizations (ex. ACA, Divisions of ACA, CSI, AMHCA, AASECT, state counseling associations).
• Continued clinical work, supervision, and/or consultation via private practice or an agency
• Commitment to experientially based clinical education.
• A record of social advocacy and/or demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and social justice initiatives.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Evening hours will be required according to program needs (e.g., MA Program courses run 4:30-7pm & 7:30-10pm in the Fall/Spring and 6-9:30pm in the Summer).
• Other MA Program activities (e.g., Orientation, Diversity Forum, Honor Society Events) are also held on weekday evenings.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 17, 2026, or as soon thereafter as feasible.

A complete application will include:

• A letter of intent that describes your teaching interests and experience, your clinical interests and experience, and articulates an intended research agenda. The letter should also include examples of efforts to promote a diverse and inclusive teaching and learning environment.
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for 3 professional references
• Teaching evaluations
• Unofficial transcripts from all levels of education (official transcripts will be required upon hire)

The applicant may, but is not required to, submit examples of their scholarly work including publications, posters, or professional presentations.

La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential. We welcome applicants with expertise in and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice initiatives.

La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Application Open Date: 04/14/2026