Open Rank Professor and Clinical Director, Counseling

Open Rank Professor and Clinical Director, Counseling (F00268)

Dobbs Ferry, NY, New York, United States

Faculty Full-time

$73,000 - $91,000

Job Summary

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Mercy University invites applications for a full-time, Open Rank Professor/Clinical Director of Counseling 12-month multi-year contract position in the Department of Counseling, overseeing field experience for the School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling programs. This is an in-person position with opportunities to teach select courses online. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, commitment to diversity and social justice, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to graduate counseling education.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Experience

• Coordination: Oversee practicum and internship placements for the School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling programs, including responsibility for ensuring students are appropriately placed in qualified training sites that meet program and accreditation standards.

• Teaching Responsibilities

• The standard graduate faculty teaching load is 21 credits (7 courses) per academic year. This position includes a course release to support administrative and programmatic responsibilities related to the Clinical Director role. Teaching assignments will focus on field experience courses such as Practicum and Internship.

• Grant-Funded Initiatives: Provide opportunities for student engagement in grant-supported programs, including program development and student support services.

• Student Placement & Site Relations: Lead and manage the practicum and internship placement process, including working directly with students to secure and finalize appropriate field placements that align with program requirements. Maintain consistent communication with clinical sites and oversee the placement process from initial coordination through completion of the field experience.

• Partnership Development: Lead the development and maintenance of partnerships with PK–12 schools and mental health agencies to support School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling student placements. Identify, cultivate, and sustain new site relationships that align with program goals and ensure access to high-quality, supervised field experiences.

• Student Advising & Mentorship: Advise and mentor graduate students, fostering their academic and professional development.

• Program Development & Accreditation: Collaborate on program assessment, curriculum development, and efforts related to CACREP accreditation to maintain and enhance program quality.

• Preferred Skills

• Experience teaching in online and hybrid formats.

• Experience working with diverse student populations.

• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems such as Blackboard.

• Required Skills & Experience

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program.

• Credentialing as a certified School Counselor and licensed Mental Health Counselor.

• Minimum of five years of field experience as a Mental Health Counselor and relevant experience as a School Counselor.

• Experience teaching graduate-level courses, particularly field experience courses such as School Counseling Practicum and Internship.

• Ability to build partnerships and support students' practicum and internship placements.

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and multicultural learning environment.

• Educational Requirements

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program.

• Credentialing as a certified School Counselor and/or Licensed Mental Health Counselor; credentialing in both areas is preferred.

• Minimum of five years of relevant field experience as a School Counselor and/or Mental Health Counselor, with experience in both settings preferred.

• Experience teaching graduate-level courses, particularly field experience courses such as practicum and internship in School Counseling and/or Mental Health Counseling.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, manage, and support student practicum and internship placements.

• Ability to build partnerships with schools, agencies, and clinical sites.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and community partners in support of program and student success.

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and multicultural learning environment.

• Mercy University information

• To learn more about the Behavioral Science program and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, please visit https://www.mercy.edu/academics/school-social-behavioral-sciences.

• Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

• Campus Safety

• Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and inclusive campus environment.