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

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 2026.The position is a full-time, nine-month appointment with a standard teaching load of four courses per semester. Consistent with University practice, pre-tenure faculty are typically assigned a reduced teaching load of three courses per semester.

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.

• Teach assigned courses. The standard teaching load is four courses per semester; pre-tenure faculty are typically assigned a reduced teaching load of three courses per semester. Summer teaching may be available as overload.
• In addition to PCC students, this position will teach Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Social Work (MSW) students who take courses with PCC students.
• Develop and sustain a program of research and/or scholarly activity appropriate to the discipline.
• Provide service to the department, college, and University, including participation on committees as appropriate to rank and experience.
• Advise students and participate in other activities that support the academic mission and functioning of the department, college, and University.
• Serve as the co-chair of the Chapter Faculty Advisor (CFA) to the Chi Sigma Beta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota international honor society.

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.

Internal Number: FA187PST

Posted: 05-Feb-26

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Type: Full-time

Categories: Academic/Faculty, Other - Academic/Faculty

Employment Type: Full-time

Organization Type: Higher Education Institution