Asst./Assoc. Professor, Psychology & Counseling. Program Director, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Job Details

Nichols College is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Psychology and Counseling and Program Director for its newly approved Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.

The Program Director is a member of the full-time faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who is granted course release time and stipend (included in salary range) to provide academic oversight of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Tenure track is possible for qualified candidates.

To promote the visibility and stature of the program, the Program Director engages in professional associations, businesses, and the local community as necessary.

The Program Director reports to the Associate Dean of the Graduate School.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs instructional duties as assigned and outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Manages all academic matters related to the program in accordance with the policies and procedures of the College and accrediting bodies, including oversight of faculty, curriculum, scheduling, and student advising and completion efforts.
• Supports campus leadership in developing and executing strategic program enrollment plans.
• Maintains program compliance with accreditation and state regulatory criteria. Partners with the College Dean to oversee assessment and accreditation activities.
• Participates in program-related campus events, such as new student orientation, graduation, etc. and other responsibilities as determined by the Associate Dean and/or Provost.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctoral degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology or Counselor Education and Supervision, preferably from a MPCAC or CACREP-accredited program, or a related doctoral degree.
• Current Massachusetts or reciprocal state license as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience as an instructor of record in master’s and/or doctorate-level clinical mental health counseling instruction in a post-secondary or college institution.
• Membership in a professional association tied to the counseling profession, and evidence of sustained professional development and renewal activities related to counseling and evidence of professional service and advocacy in counseling.
• Certification as a qualified clinical supervisor (ACS or CPCS) for clinical training instruction and supervision.

ENVIRONMENT:

The individual may be asked to travel out of the local area with an occasional overnight stay to participate in a variety of conferences and meetings. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds.

Nichols College is an equal opportunity educator and employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.