Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling & Community Psychology

Company: Russell Sage College

Job Location: Category: Psychology Type: Full-Time

About Russell Sage College:

Russell Sage College is a dynamic, comprehensive college of approximately 2,600 students. We have an emphasis on student engagement with class size that supports that focus. Through a strong Mental Health Counseling and Community (MHCC) program and progressive academic strategies, Russell Sage College serves traditional students and working professionals who pursue their MHCC master's degrees on campuses in Troy and Albany, NY. Our MHCC program at Russell Sage College offers both an in person and an online program.

Russell Sage College is located in upstate NY and is between New York City, Boston, and Montreal Canada. We have four beautiful seasons with a multitude of outdoor activities throughout the year. Albany and Troy NY both have an array of cultural activities, farmers markets, an International Airport, an Amtrak Station and affordable housing.

Russell Sage College offers its faculty and staff the opportunity to make a difference every day - in the lives of students and the future of our communities. Since 2020 Russell Sage College performance in the Social Mobility category of U.S. News and World Report has been ranked in the top 25 of National Universities and the highest-ranked private college in the Northeast (north of Washington, D.C.).

Job Description:

The Department of Psychology at Russell Sage College (RSC) invites potential candidates to apply for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant or Associate Professor, effective Fall 2026. The primary responsibility for this position will be teaching in the graduate M.A. in Mental Health Counseling and Community Psychology programs, both in person and online. New faculty may also be provided opportunities to supervise interns, develop practicum and internship sites, participate in student recruitment, and even the possibility of teaching undergraduate courses. The successful candidate will also have a program of scholarship.

The estimated base academic year salary for this position is $60,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess a Doctorate in Counseling or Clinical Psychology and have an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration around issues of health and wellness across the lifespan from a community perspective with a particular focus on underserved populations. A background in multicultural counseling and online course development is especially welcome. Preference will be given to graduates of APA accredited doctoral programs and internships. Candidates should be licensed or license-eligible in New York State.

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