Assistant Professor - Educational Psychology

Western Connecticut State University; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Retirement plan options

Health insurance choices

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Western Connecticut State University’s Counselor Education program in Educational Psychology seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor. The candidate will teach both clinical mental health and school counseling, engage in scholarship, support CACREP accreditation, and supervise field placements.

The position emphasizes service, collaboration, and program evaluation in a hybrid format with on-campus components.

Qualifications

• Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited program in counselor education and supervision.
• License or eligibility for licensure in Connecticut for clinical mental health counseling.
• ABD considered; degree must be completed by August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach clinical mental health and school counseling courses in the counselor education program.
• Engage in scholarly activity including research and grant writing; support Chi Sigma Iota.
• Collaborate on CACREP accreditation activities and field placement of students.
• Serve on department, university, and program committees; participate in program evaluation.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scholarly activity

CACREP knowledge

Diversity & inclusion

Education

CACREP-accredited Doctorate

Clinical mental health licensure eligibility

Job description

Western Connecticut State University

School of Professional Studies

Department of Educational Psychology

Counselor Education

Assistant Professor

Tenure Track – Academic Year 2027 – 2028

Western Connecticut State University’s School of Professional Studies is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Counselor Education in the Educational Psychology in Department.

WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.

The School of Professional Studies is comprised of six departments: Education, Education Psychology, Health Promotion & Exercise Science, Justice and Law, Nursing, and Social Work. Undergraduate degrees are offered in five of these professional fields, as well as Master’s degrees in Nursing, Education, and Educational Psychology, and Doctoral degrees in Education and Nursing. The Department of Educational Psychology is one of the signature departments at WCSU and offers the following degrees in professional fields: MS in Counselor Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS in Counselor Education, School Counseling, and a MS in Applied Behavior Analysis. The Counselor Education Program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and NECHE. Information about the Counselor Education Program can be found at https://www.wcsu.edu/educational-psychology/counselor-education/ and information about theUniversity can be found at www.wcsu.edu.

Position Summary:

This position requires the candidate to be on campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching both clinical mental health and school counseling courses in the counselor education program. The successful candidate is also responsible for engagement in appropriate service; engagement in scholarly activity including research and grant writing; support for Chi Sigma Iota; and collaboration with colleagues to conduct program evaluation, CACREP accreditation activities, and field placement of students. The candidate will serve on department, university and program committees. The counselor education program modality of delivery is hybrid: online synchronous with in-person components. The candidate must complete weekly office hours on campus and participate in skills clinics on campus three Saturdays per semester. There is opportunity for summer and intersession teaching.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited program in counselor education and supervision. Teaching and supervisory experience in counselor education. Candidates must hold the appropriate clinical mental health counseling license or must be eligible for licensure in Connecticut. ABD applicants may be considered; however, completion of degree must occur prior to the hire date of August 2027.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate from a CACREP accredited program; experience teaching in a graduate counselor education program; experience as a fully licensed clinical mental health counselor and experience as a certified school counselor; a record of scholarly publications; and experience with online teaching. Preference may be shown to candidates with five or more years of practical experience in the field as a fully licensed clinician.

A candidate who does not meet the above standards may also be appointed provided the candidate has credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above experience.

WCSU is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from different backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first-generation and under-represented groups. The successful candidate is expected to value and encourage all forms of diversity, including neurodiversity.

Salary & Benefits:

The hiring salary range is $81,149 – $94,674 and is commensurate upon candidates' experience. Please note: WCSU is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Faculty also have access to generous travel and/or research funds. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/.

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. WCSU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

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