Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Counseling Program

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Counseling program in the School of Education and Human Development. The 9-month position begins Fall 2026, with potential overload opportunities and a teaching load of 18 credit hours across a 12-month cycle.

The candidate should have a PhD from a CACREP-accredited program, LPC/LMHC licensure, NCC certification, and a demonstrated ability to teach online and engage in CACREP processes.

Qualifications

• PhD from a CACREP-accredited program or equivalent.
• Licensure as an LPC or LMHC with active status.
• Evidence of NCC certification and counselor identity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach online graduate CMHC courses (synchronous and asynchronous).
• Provide ongoing advisement to graduate counseling students.
• Supervise practicum and internship experiences; align with community partnerships.
• Advance CACREP accreditation activities and program quality.
• Contribute to university and department service throughout the year.

Skills

Online teaching

Social justice

CACREP accreditation

Community engagement

Graduate advising

Education

PhD in Counselor Education

LPC/LMHC licensure

NCC certification

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Position Title:

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Counseling Program

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

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.

Priority review will be given to applications received by July 1, 2026.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning

• Developing and teaching online (synchronous and asynchronous) graduate courses in the CMHC program.
• SJU teaching load is 18 credit hours distributed over 12‑months according to program need. Each course is 3‑credit hours. For example, teaching load may be 3 courses in fall and spring, or may be 2 fall, 3 spring and 1 summer course.
• Providing ongoing advisement to graduate‑level counseling students
• Summer teaching opportunities may be available

Supervision and Clinical Experiences

• Align clinical experiences with SEHD vision for community partnerships
• Supervise practicum and internship students
• Provide leadership related to best practices in clinical experiences
• Use technology to improve clinical experiences

Service

• 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

Minimum Qualifications: Required

• 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.).

Preferred:

• 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.

Pay Transparency:

The estimatedpayrange for this position is $72,000-$74,000 per year. The offeredrate of pay will be commensurate with work experience and educational background.

Notice to Out of State Applicants: Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including 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.

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. EOE

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