Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Counseling Program

Saint Joseph's University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's University in Pennsylvania is seeking an Assistant Professor for the Counseling program, starting in Fall 2026. This tenure-track role involves developing and teaching graduate-level courses, providing student advisement, and aligning clinical experiences with program goals.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD from a CACREP-accredited program and possess active licensure in counseling. Commitment to social justice is essential, as is experience in online instruction. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision by May 2026.
• Active LPC or LMHC licensure.
• National Certified Counselor (NCC) certification.
• Commitment to social justice and advocacy.
• Experience in online teaching environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach graduate courses in the CMHC program.
• Advise graduate counseling students.
• Align clinical experiences with program vision.
• Supervise practicum and internship students.
• Participate in program committees and CACREP accreditation.

Skills

Teaching online courses

Advising graduate students

Counselor education

Social justice advocacy

Clinical supervision

Education

PhD from a CACREP-Accredited Program

Tools

Canvas learning management system

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Counseling Program

Position Summary

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 a 9‑month tenure‑track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Social Work. The position may include opportunities for teaching additional courses/overload. The Counseling program at SJU launched in Fall 2021 and is currently under CACREP review. The successful candidate will be influential in designing and developing this graduate program and will engage in community connections, CACREP accreditation, service, and commitment to counselor identity and academic quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach online (synchronous and asynchronous) graduate courses in the CMHC program; SJU teaching load is 18 credit hours distributed over 12 months.
• Provide ongoing advisement to graduate‑level counseling students.
• Align clinical experiences with SEHD vision for community partnerships and supervise practicum and internship students.
• Lead best practices in clinical experiences and use technology to improve them.
• Serve on university, department, and program committees and on the counseling profession and community; service is continuous across the calendar year in preparation for CACREP accreditation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned PhD (no later than May 2026) from a CACREP‑Accredited Counselor Education and Supervision Program.
• Licensure or 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 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 and commitment toward supporting CACREP accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated cumulative service to university, program, and community; history of scholarship; 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as an approved clinical supervisor (ACS).
• Prior teaching experience in counselor education programs.
• Evidence of culturally responsive and inclusive teaching methods.
• Preference for candidates with online teaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, evidenced by participation on academic or professional counseling committees/organizations and accreditation processes.
• Preference for candidates within the greater Philadelphia region or who intend to relocate to the Philadelphia area.

Compensation

Estimated pay range: $72,000–$74,000 per year, commensurate with work experience and educational background.

EOE Statement

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Title IX

The TitleIX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with TitleIX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e‑mail [e-mail], visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610‑660‑1145. For more information about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing TitleIX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Notice to Out of State Applicants

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (excluding New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents for positions with over 50% work time on a SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.