Tenure Track Assistant Professor Counseling Psychology - Three Positions

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

107d • $85,947 - $95,410 • Remote

About The Position

Santa Clara University's Department of Counseling Psychology in the School of Education and Counseling Psychology is committed to preparing socially responsive and culturally sensitive practitioners and professionals to meet the mental health needs of our diverse communities. We believe in a transformational educational experience rooted in the tenets of social justice and grounded in inclusive excellence, compassion, and belief in the care for the whole person. We recognize that diversity enhances and enriches our educational mission and seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are especially interested in candidates whose experience includes work with BIPOC and underserved communities. The Department of Counseling Psychology is a premier masters-level Counseling Psychology program producing graduates eligible for licensure as LMFTs and/or LPCCs. Our program is well-known for its pluralistic and integrative approaches to clinical work, and its focus on theory, practice, and the person of the therapist. We are passionate about clinical training and developing student's capacity to be the best clinicians possible. Our students and graduates are highly sought after and work in schools, hospitals, clinics and other settings with individuals and families. We currently offer students five optional areas of emphasis: Alternative and Correctional Counseling, Health Psychology, Latinx Counseling, LGBTQ+ Counseling, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Our program and faculty have grown in recent years, with seven recent tenure track faculty hires at the Assistant, Associate, and full Professor level. Successful candidates will join a thriving Department that values being in community with each other. Salary and benefits are competitive, and the compensation package includes potential eligibility for SCU's housing assistance program.

Requirements

• A doctorate, or equivalent, in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Community Psychology, Health Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or closely related field (candidates may be ABD at the time of appointment)
• CA license eligibility as a Psychologist, LMFT, LPCC or LCSW
• A successful history of, and future plan for, high-quality research
• A strong commitment and evidence of being equipped to teach graduate classes and to prepare therapists to work with the racially, ethnically, linguistically, and economic diversity of CA and the US
• A strong commitment to contributing to an academic culture that is inclusive of a diverse population of students, faculty and staff
• Experience or interest in working with BIPOC and marginalized communities

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Specific teaching assignments will draw upon the candidate's expertise and the needs of the Department. The standard teaching load for tenure-line faculty is two courses per quarter, and faculty typically teach a mix of foundation and core courses as well as those in their area of specialization.
• Advising: Student advising in the program includes academic advising and mentoring students on their professional growth.
• Research: Faculty are expected to have an active research agenda and a sustained record of publication.
• Service: All faculty regularly engage in departmental service and leadership commensurate with their position.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $85,947-$95,410 depending on experience, education, and qualifications
• Potential eligibility for SCU's housing assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees