Assistant/Associate Professor for Master of Science in Clinical Counseling

Description:

Charleston Southern University (CSU) seeks applicants for a tenure-track, in-person or remote, Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education to start as soon as possible. This position could start as soon as November 1, 2023, with classes for this faculty member beginning in January 2024. Classes for the MSCC are offered in-person and through a live, synchronous on-line track. The new hire would be part of the core clinical faculty per CACREP accreditation requirements and is required to have a completed doctorate from a CACREP-accredited counselor education and supervision program (we will not consider candidates still in dissertation phase).

Qualifications:

A 1) doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program and 2) a desire to integrate faith with counselor education are both required. Ideal applicants will have current counseling licensure, a history of clinical practice, and consistent identification with the counseling profession through membership in professional organizations (i.e., ACA, ACES, and/or its divisions).

Ideal candidates will have a deep knowledge of 1) principles, methods and current developments of counselor education and clinical supervision for counseling students, and 2) instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching the courses assigned (graduate, adult learners, in person/online, etc.). This candidate must be a believer of the Christian faith and share CSU’s mission of integrative faith in learning, leading, and serving. Evidence of scholarly activities related to clinical counseling and counseling training is strongly desired. Candidates should be eligible for licensure as a professional counselor in the state of residence.

Responsibilities:

Teaching weekly, three-hour counseling classes (Fall, 12 hrs./Spring, 12hrs./Summer, may vary); synchronous-online and/or in-person, including didactic and clinical classes.

The salary is competitive. Applicants should submit:

1. A current CV,

2. A cover letter,

3. A statement of teaching philosophy for teaching adult learners with strong examples of faith integration,

4. A list of at least 3 professional references for the search committee members to contact.

For more information, please email Dr. Angel Weaver (aweaver@csuniv.edu).

*CSU is ready to apply for accreditation with CACREP (Clinical Mental Health Counseling) as soon as this position is filled.