Visiting Professor of Practice in Counseling

Details•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) at the University of San Diego is seeking a qualified candidate for a 9-month, full-time Visiting Professor of Practice in Counseling position. This role will support the CACREP-accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling tracks by providing high-quality, student-centered instruction and promoting clinical excellence. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in clinical practice, supervision, and teaching, with a commitment to culturally responsive counseling practices and the development of future mental health professionals. This individual will collaborate with faculty, leadership teams, and external partners to address the evolving needs of the counseling field and ensure the program aligns with CACREP standards and current professional trends. This is a full-time, benefit-based position with an anticipated end date of May 31, 2027, and is renewable at the discretion of the University based on performance and continued funding.

Requirements

Terminal degree in Counselor Education and Supervision (CACREP-accredited) or a related field.
Active licensure/credential (e.g., LPC, LPCC, LMHC, PPS) and substantial experience in clinical practice (minimum 2-5 years).
Experience teaching Counseling courses at the graduate level, with demonstrated excellence in student-centered pedagogy.
Experience with trauma-informed/culturally sustaining practices.
Commitment to CACREP accreditation standards and program development in alignment with professional counseling guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to foster culturally responsive practices in teaching, supervision, and clinical work.
Strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills to engage diverse stakeholders (students, faculty, external partners).
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Nice To Haves

Eligibility for California LPCC and/or PPS.
Leadership experience in professional counseling organizations.

Responsibilities

Teach master’s-level courses in the Counseling Programs.
Mentor and advise graduate students on academic success, professional identity development, and licensure/credential pathways.
Actively contribute to the ongoing accreditation processes, curriculum development, and program refinement to ensure compliance with CACREP standards.
Collaborate with faculty to integrate evidence-based practices and promote social justice and multicultural competence in the counseling curriculum.