Professor of PracticeClinic Director, Counseling

Position Summary

Hood College is seeking a full-time (12-month) non-tenure track Professor of Practice and Clinic Director under the general direction of the Counseling Department Chair and the Dean of the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences to start January 2027. Preferred candidates will have an earned doctorate (or significant doctoral coursework completed) in counselor education and supervision from a CACREP-accredited program; candidates with masters degrees in counseling or related fields may also be considered. Preferred candidates will have experience teaching counselor education courses as instructor of record and at least five years of clinical experience that includes clinical supervision. The Professor of Practice will serve as director of the Counseling programs NeighborHOOD Counseling and Training Center (NCTC) clinic and will teach a reduced courseload.

Priority review will begin Oct. 15. Applications will be reviewed thereafter until the position is filled.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Administrative/Supervisory (60%)

Oversee the daily operations of the clinic including:

• Client screening and assignments
• Management of the clinics physical spaces
• Room and meeting scheduling
• Emergency coverage during clinic operating hours
• Provide clinical supervision to NCTC counseling trainees
• 8-10 hours per week of individual or triadic clinical supervision
• Handle student issues case consultation and documentation
• Facilitate regular clinic orientations and staff meetings
• Supervise a graduate assistant and any external doctoral interns (depending on qualifications to do so)
• Oversee outreach events on campus and in the community
• Liaise with campus and community partners
• Develop and maintain community partnerships for NCTC counseling trainees

Teaching (30%)

• Demonstrate ability for quality teaching
• Teach 1-2 courses per term (12 credits per year) in the M.S. in Counseling program
• Plan courses write syllabi and design assignments for each course to meet Hood College and departmental/CACREP curriculum requirements and assessment needs utilizing a variety of teaching techniques;
• Present lectures and supervise class activities on topics appropriate to the course material;
• Instruct students in course content and provide learning opportunities in and out of the classroom to achieve course objectives;
• Critique performance on various assignments to measure the quality of learning to facilitate skill building to challenge students assumptions and to reinforce concepts which must include practical application of new skills;
• Maintain weekly office hours be available before and after class and be in contact with students as appropriate. Work with the student to address problems and resolve issues
• Utilize digital and electronic platforms such as Blackboard and Anthology in instruction record-keeping and data collection;
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Service (10%)

• Provide mental health education and outreach on campus (e.g. new student orientation wellness fairs)
• Attend all department meetings and provide service to the department as needed (e.g. management of registration for the National Counselor Examination; service on search committees)
• May serve on relevant college-wide committees
• Provide specialized advising to groups of advanced students related to certification and licensure

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood Colleges mission as a student-centered liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical counseling experience
• Licensed or license-eligible as a professional counselor in the state of Maryland
• 1 year of teaching experience in counselor education
• 1 year of clinical supervision experience (individual and/or group). Board-Approved Supervisor in MD or eligibility/willingness to apply for this status
• Masters degree in counseling or related field
• Advanced coursework/training in clinical supervision
• Knowledge of CACREP accreditation and Maryland licensure requirements
• Experience with electronic health record systems

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

• Earned doctorate or doctoral coursework in counselor education (CACREP-accredited program)
• Board-Approved Supervisor (MD) and/or Approved Clinical Supervisor (NBCC)
• 3 years clinical supervision experience
• Previous experience teaching counselor education courses as instructor of record
• Clinical specialization and/or significant experience in college counseling couple and family counseling group counseling and/or clinical assessment
• Specific experience with the TherapyNotes platform

Technology Skills

Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint) e-mail and Internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications including electronic health record systems.

Language Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking projections goal setting and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers hands reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually moderate and could include interaction with other employees students the public telephones and other office equipment.

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $67000 to $72000 depending on circumstances including an applicants skills and qualifications certain degrees and certifications prior job experience training and other relevant factors. Additional compensation for work completed beyond the minimum contracted teaching load may be provided. Hood College has provided a compensation range representing its good faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. Hood College offers excellent benefits including medical dental vision retirement paid time off and tuition benefits. Learn more about Hood College.

To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to apply online via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter resumé and three professional references.

Priority review will begin Oct. 15. Applications will be reviewed thereafter until the position is filled. Please reach out to Dr. Megan Shaine with any questions.

If you need assistance with the online application process please email or call .

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