Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Counseling Program

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates•Philadelphia, PA

2d•$72,000 - $74,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Education and Human Development at Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) invites applications for a tenure track faculty member in the Counseling program to begin in Fall 2026. This position is for a 9-month tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Social Work. This position may include opportunities for teaching additional courses/overload. The Educational Leadership and Human Services Department seeks experienced counselor education candidates who have expertise in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC). The counseling program at SJU launched in Fall 2021 and its self-study is currently under review with CACREP. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be influential in the continued design and development of this graduate program. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is strongly interested in building and fostering community connections; active involvement in CACREP accreditation; service to the university, department, and program; and committed to counselor identity and academic quality in the preparation of counselors. Successful candidates must demonstrate competency with online teaching methods, including best practices in asynchronous and synchronous design and delivery, authentic assessment, and a commitment to continuous pedagogical innovation. Successful candidates will also demonstrate how their research agenda will impact SJU, the community, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Earned PhD (no later than May 2026) from a CACREP Accredited Counselor Education and Supervision Program.
Licensure/associate licensure as an LPC or LMHC
Active certification as a National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Evidence of a comprehensive counseling background and professional counselor identity
Evidence of capacity to develop and successfully teach synchronous and asynchronous core, elective, and special topics online courses using the Canvas learning management system
Evidence of active commitment to social justice and advocacy in counseling
Experience of and commitment toward supporting CACREP accreditation processes
Applications for this position must show evidence of cumulative service to university, program, and community; history of scholarship, fulfillment of leadership responsibilities, and previous adjunct or full-time teaching experience in online modalities.
Campus presence as requested by the dean or to meet programmatic requirements, some university-funded travel required for remote employees (such as residency, school retreats, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Certification as an approved clinical supervisor (ACS).
Prior teaching experience in counselor education programs, evidence of culturally responsive and inclusive teaching methods.
Preference will be given to those with online teaching experience.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills as evidenced by, but not limited to, active participation on academic and/or professional counseling committees/organizations, accreditation processes.
Preference will be given to candidates within the greater Philadelphia region, or who intend to relocate to the Philadelphia area if selected for the position.

Responsibilities

Developing and teaching online (synchronous and asynchronous) graduate courses in the CMHC program.
Providing ongoing advisement to graduate-level counseling students
Supervise practicum and internship students
Provide leadership related to best practices in clinical experiences
Use technology to improve clinical experiences
Service on university, department, and program committees
Service to the counseling profession and community
Service to the program is continuous across the calendar year in preparation for CACREP accreditation needs.
Other duties as assigned