Assistant Professor of Counseling

Springfield College • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

The Department of Counseling at Springfield College seeks a collaborative counselor educator for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling position with expertise in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC). The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, clinical preparation, scholarship, and the preparation of culturally responsive practitioners. The department offers graduate majors in School Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, including Art Therapy and Athletic Counseling concentrations within the CMHC major. Its work is grounded in Springfield College’s Humanics philosophy and a commitment to social justice and service.

The successful candidate will teach graduate CMHC courses and the core counseling curriculum, with teaching responsibilities equivalent to 12 credits per semester. Courses may be delivered face-to-face or online. The position also includes student advising and mentoring, clinical instruction and fieldwork supervision, scholarship, recruitment, professional service, and participation in collaborative departmental and College initiatives. Depending on the candidate’s language proficiency and expertise, the candidate may support Spanish-language coursework and bilingual counseling preparation.

Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision or a closely related field, and must be licensed or able to obtain licensure as a mental health counselor in Massachusetts within one year of hire. At least three years of relevant clinical experience is required. The College seeks candidates committed to culturally responsive practice, ethical professional preparation, student success, and inclusive learning.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision or a closely related field.
• Licensure or ability to obtain licensure as a mental health counselor in Massachusetts within one year of hire.
• At least three years of relevant clinical experience.
• Demonstrated potential for effective graduate teaching and clinical supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive practice, ethical professional preparation, and student success.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education and Supervision program.
• Experience teaching graduate counseling courses in face-to-face and online formats.
• Experience supervising counseling students and supporting clinical placements.
• Experience with CACREP accreditation, program assessment, or curriculum development.
• Evidence of scholarship or a developing research agenda relevant to clinical mental health counseling or counselor education.
• Spanish language proficiency, particularly the ability to support Spanish-language coursework, teach core counseling courses in Spanish, contribute to bilingual counseling preparation, and work with Spanish-speaking communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in clinical mental health counseling and the core counseling curriculum, with responsibilities equivalent to a 12-credit load per semester.
• Teach courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise, potentially including Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning; Counseling Theories; Counseling Skills; Counseling Diverse Populations; Research and Program Evaluation; Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice; Clinical Seminar; and practicum and internship supervision.
• Support Spanish-language coursework and bilingual counseling preparation, based on language proficiency and expertise.
• Advise and mentor graduate students in their academic progress, clinical development, and professional identity.
• Provide clinical instruction and fieldwork supervision in collaboration with the department’s clinical coordinator.
• Engage in scholarship and maintain an active or developing research agenda.
• Participate in recruitment, professional service, and collaborative departmental and College initiatives.
• Promote an inclusive learning environment and prepare counselors to serve diverse individuals and communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree