"Open Rank Clinical Professor in MSCP Program (Master of Science in Counseling Psychology)"

About the Opportunity

The Department of Applied Psychology in the Bouve College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track Clinical Professor (Open Rank) with a 52-week appointment to teach, supervise, and provide service in the Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) program, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) training program.

Responsibilities

• Teaching graduate courses in counseling psychology, including courses involving clinical supervision and clinical skills, and in the candidate's areas of expertise.
• Providing service and leadership to the Department, College, University, community and profession.
• All faculty are encouraged to engage in scholarship and professional development.
• Possibility of teaching undergraduate courses on occasion.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field
• License eligible as a psychologist and health service provider in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Three years post-licensure experience providing clinical supervision to master's and doctoral level students
• Experience teaching at the graduate level in applied psychology
• Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Record of effective teaching, supervision, and professional activity; including both didactic and clinical courses (face to face, hybrid, online)
• Direct experience in mental health counseling and supervision of mental health counseling utilizing evidence-based mental health interventions
• Record of applied clinical research desirable, but not required
• Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally responsive and supportive environments for students from diverse backgrounds

Additional Information

Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vita that includes a list of publications, statements addressing the prompts below, and at least three reference letters. Applications will be reviewed beginning on December 15, 2025 and will be ongoing.

Successful faculty at Northeastern are dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence and a commitment to fostering a sense of belonging among all members of the Northeastern community. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the experiences, knowledge, and skills to build their research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment.

Please include the following statements as part of your application:

Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter detailing your specific interests in this position, as well as summarizing any relevant experiences, qualifications, and accomplishments that distinguish you as a candidate.

Statement on Clinical and Teaching Experience: Please summarize your experience in providing clinical care, clinical supervision, mentorship, and teaching. Please describe your pedagogical philosophy as well as your plans/goals for teaching in the Bouve College of Health Sciences (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring a diverse cohort of graduate students.

Position Type: Academic

Pay Range:
Assistant Clinical Professor: $97,000.00 - $110,000.00 | Associate Clinical Professor: $132,000.00 - $148,000.00 | Clinical Professor: $146,000.00 - $179,000.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.