"Assistant Professor, Professional Clinical Counseling Program (Tenure Track)"

Assistant Professor, 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

Position Status: Tenure Track

Position Summary: The School of Arts and Sciences at La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Tenure Track (TT) Assistant Professor for its CACREP-accredited M.A. Program in Professional Clinical Counseling (PCC) with an intended start date of August 2025. The position is a full-time, tenure-track 9-month appointment. La Salle University believes in a personal, practical, and professional graduate education, and occurs in the context of the Lasallian tradition focusing on excellence in teaching and concern for both ultimate values and for the individual values of its students.

Essential Duties:

• Teach courses in the PCC program. The contractual teaching load is 24 credits per academic year with course reduction allowances for pre-tenured faculty. Summer teaching is available as overload.
• Participate in program development and student advisement to students at all stages of the PCC program.
• Teach Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) as well as Social Work (MSW) students who take courses with PCC students.
• Engage in scholarly research, service to the university, and service to the profession of counseling.
• Serve as the primary Chapter Faculty Advisor (CFA) to the Chi Sigma Beta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota international honor society.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in the Psychology program, as part of the faculty load or overloads.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to build community within the PCC and MFT programs. The ideal candidate will have a social justice orientation to teaching and practice, with an agenda to support and empower marginalized communities within and beyond La Salle.
• Perform other duties as assigned as it relates 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.
• A record of social advocacy and/or demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and social justice initiatives.
• 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, since the 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:

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. We welcome applicants from historically marginalized groups and/or 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). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application Open Date: 09/29/2025. To apply, please visit Apply Now.