Assistant Professor for Counseling

Summary

Gwynedd Mercy University, a comprehensive independent Catholic University of 2600 students located in Montgomery County Pennsylvania, seeks to fill one (1) fully remote, full-time nontenure track faculty position for the Graduate Program in Counseling starting July 1, 2025.

This position is a 12-month faculty appointment. Successful candidates will have a background in School Counseling.  We seek a faculty colleague who is flexible, collegial, committed to working in a program that provides high-quality online teaching, and dedicated to upholding Gwynedd Mercy University’s commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Gwynedd Mercy University values and promotes diversity and inclusion in all aspects of its operations. Candidates with historically marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Responsibilities 

Assistant professors are responsible for providing teaching and service to the program, the department, the College, the University, and the counseling profession. Faculty teach 24 credits of graduate-level online counseling courses.   Other duties include participation in one on-campus student weekend residency per academic year, curriculum and course development, involvement in program quality assurance activities, advising and mentoring of graduate students and assigned adjunct faculty, participation in professional organizations, research, and participation in appropriate program, School and University service activities such as committees and admissions processes.

 Candidates must demonstrate experience with teaching and leadership in online counseling programs, quality teaching and service, student and community engagement, a commitment to collaboration, an understanding of the mission and core values of the Sisters of Mercy, and alignment with the counseling department’s social justice mission. 

Qualifications 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program by May 2025
• Qualified to serve as core faculty according to CACREP’s definition in the 2016 Standards 
• One or more years of experience teaching in an online counseling program 
• Knowledgeable of CACREP and accreditation processes 
• Experience and competence in teaching and clinical supervision of counseling graduate students 
• Professional experience in school counseling settings 
• Certified as a professional school counselor 
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice as evidenced by curriculum development, scholarly agenda, and/or community engagement and collaboration 
• Commitment to collaborative professional relationships with faculty colleagues 
• Experience working with diverse populations, including students from underrepresented and historically marginalized groups. 
• Promise for success in scholarly activities, including research, publications, and presentations, preferably with an emphasis on areas relevant to counseling and diversity.  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Demonstrated ability to recruit and support diverse faculty and students; 
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration across the program and department; 
• Three years of experience teaching in a fully online counseling program; 
• Sustained engagement with communities that are underrepresented in counseling and education, and demonstrated ability to integrate this experience into program development and teaching; 
• Record of success in scholarly activities related to school counseling and diversity.

For full consideration, applicants should submit letters of application, curriculum vitae and the names of three references with contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Finalists for the position must provide official undergraduate and graduate transcripts before they are hired. In addition to applying online, applicants can send additional requested documents to HR@gmercyu.edu (please include job title and code). 

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