Require Associate Professor, School Counseling in Dobbs Ferry, NY
Posted 2025-03-15Job title: Associate Professor, School Counseling
Company: Mercy University
Job description: Come join the diverse Department of Counseling in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Mercy College, which offers master's degrees in School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling. We are seeking a candidate for a full-time Multi-year Associate Professor position in School Counseling starting in the Fall of 2023, who is committed to equity, diversity, and high-impact teaching practices to train school counseling graduate students to meet the ever-changing needs of K-12 students. Specifically, the ideal candidate will teach courses such as School Counseling Program Development and Evaluation and Field Experience courses (e.g., practicum and internship), in addition to counseling skills and research. Additional responsibilities, besides teaching, will include academic advising and serving on academic program committees.
To learn more about the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, please visit . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before April 15, 2023 will be given preference. Electronic applications are required and must include a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Candidates must apply online at https://jobs.mercy.edu.
Hold a PhD in Counseling or closely related field, preferable from a CACREP accredited program
Experience teaching in higher education, preferable in counseling
Applicants must be permanently certified as a school counselor with at least three years of experience, and preference will be given to those who are also licensed or license eligible as a mental health counselor.
The candidate should also have teaching experience using a learning management system such as Blackboard in various modalities (online, in person, hybrid).
The individual should have scholarly activity, as defined by Boyer's Model of Scholarship, in school counseling and be engaged in school counseling professional service at the national, state, and/or local level. Knowledge and experience implementing the ASCA National Model, CACREP standards, and New York State School Counselor Regulations are required.
Compensation offered will be commensurate with the educational background and work experience of the individual.
Mercy University is a dynamic, diverse New York City area university whose students are on a personal mission to get the most out of life by getting the most out of their education. Our institution is an independent, coeducational university that offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within five schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Mercy's efforts in these programs have been recognized over the last several years. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been honored by being ranked nationally among the top Colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology and Business. Additionally, to support our diverse student body, Mercy University has pursued and been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver services to our students. Mercy University is proud to be recognized as an institution which helps under-served students to achieve their educational aspirations. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019 and 2020.The vibrancy of the College culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates is approximately 10,557; The University offers campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan as well as online offerings.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
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, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The University is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
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Expected salary: $70000 - 73500 per year
Location: Dobbs Ferry, NY