The School of Arts and Sciences at La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor who will serve as Program Director for the CACREP-accredited M.A. Program in Professional Clinical Counseling (PCC). This is a 9-month faculty appointment with a 12-month secondary administrative appointment as Program Director. Rooted in the Lasallian tradition, La Salle University is committed to a personal, practical, and professional graduate education that emphasizes excellence in teaching and a deep respect for the individual development of each student.

• Serve as Director and lead administrator for the PCC program.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with CACREP accreditation standards.
• Develop and oversee program operations, including programming and course scheduling.
• Manage and support faculty and students within the program.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management to support recruitment and maintain program enrollment.
• Teach courses within the PCC program; the contractual teaching load is 24 credits per academic year, with course release available for program directors and pre-tenured faculty.
• Participate in program development and academic advising and support to students at all stages of the PCC program.
• Engage in scholarly research, University service, and service to the counseling profession, consistent with expectations for a tenure-track faculty appointment.

• Candidates must possess a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision, Counselor Education and Human Development, or a closely related doctoral degree from a CACREP accredited doctoral program.
• ABD candidates will be considered but the completion of all degree requirements must be satisfied prior to the start date.
• Candidates must be licensed or license eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania.
• The ability to articulate a solid identity as a counselor and counselor educator.
• A commitment to the La Sallian mission and Core Values. More information about the mission and Core Values can be found here: https://www.lasalle.edu/mission-diversity-inclusion/mission-statement/

About La Salle University

Established in 1863, La Salle University is a private, Catholic university rooted in the tradition of the Brothers of the Christian Schools teaching order, which was founded by St. John Baptist de La Salle. Known as an academic community of excellence, one shaped by Lasallian, Catholic values, La Salle remains steadfast in the pursuit of its mission of faith, service, community, and social justice, with concern, too, for both collective values and the individual values of its students. La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. EEO/AA

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