| Location | Scranton, PA |
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Non-Discrimination Statement
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University Mission
The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision of Saint Ignatius Loyola, a tradition of excellence, and a commitment to the common good. The University is a community dedicated to the formation of students, and to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life.
Department Counseling and Human Services Job Purpose
The University of Scranton Counseling and Human Services (CHS) department welcomes applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor position starting in August, 2027. This is an in-person position. The Counseling and Human Services (CHS) Department is home to a CSHSE accredited undergraduate program in Counseling and Human Services, three fully re-accredited (until Oct. 2031) CACREP master's degree programs (Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, and School Counseling), a master's degree program in Applied Behavior Analysis, and two Advanced Certificates of Graduate study (Professional Counseling and Applied Behavior Analysis). The department aims to recruit applicants from diverse backgrounds with a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, service, and dedication to students' professional development.
This position is for a dynamic, enthusiastic Counselor Educator with primary responsibilities in our on-campus CACREP accredited Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach courses in clinical mental health counseling, CACREP common core areas, supervision of counselors in training in practicum and internship, as well as undergraduate counseling and human services. Responsibilities include a 21-credit hour workload, research and publication, all levels of service, and student recruitment/advisement/mentoring. A background in working with addiction and substance use disorders is desirable. Excellence in teaching, pursuit of an active research agenda, and professional, campus, and community service are necessary for promotion and tenure.
Essential Duties
Teaching
Scholarship
Service
Other duties as outlined in the faculty contract and handbook
Additional Skills Required
Applicants should be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a professional counselor (LPC).
Minimum Education Requirements
Applicants are required to have an earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program (Note: ABD with completion by June, 2027 will be considered).
Preferred Education Minimum Job Experience Requirements Preferred Qualifications
Strong professional counselor identity with leadership experience and a proven track record of work with clinical mental health counseling including experience working with children, adolescents, families, addictions, and/or diverse populations.
Years of Experience Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 9 Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Tenure Track Is this posting collecting references? No- Do not provide references at this time.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F00626P Open Date 10/28/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested applicants should apply online with a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three references who can directly address applicants' competencies and potential in the above specified areas. Applicants are also encouraged to submit, if applicable, copies of representative publications and sample course evaluations.Application review will begin on December 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Megan Whitbeck, Search Committee Chair (570-941-7497 and email megan.whitbeck@scranton.edu). You may also contact Dr. Rebecca Dalgin, Department Chair, at rebecca.dalgin@scranton.edu.
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