Faculty: Secondary and Higher Education (School Counseling), Full-Time, Professor of Practice (Salem)

Overview

The McKeown School of Education is seeking applicants for a full-time, professor of practice position with a specialization in School Counseling beginning in September 2027. The School Counseling Program prepares candidates to be educational leaders, social justice advocates, and system change agents with an emphasis on working in a variety of urban and suburban settings. This faculty member will teach a total of six graduate level classes per year, as well as advising school counseling students. Course topics may include: Multicultural Counseling, Career Counseling, Seminar in School Adjustment Counseling, and School Counseling practicum/seminar courses.

Additional information about School Counseling Program can be found here:

Salem State University is a public institution with a clear sense of its mission: to provide an exceptional education that opens doors and transforms lives. As the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University, we foster partnerships between our campus and the communities we serve, and our faculty are essential to that work. Our scholars and educators believe in what they do and thrive in a supportive, inclusive academic environment. As a proud Hispanic and Minority-Serving Institution, we're proud of the students we serve and the community we've built around their success. Join a university where your research, your teaching and your values all have room to flourish.

Please Note: This is a four year, fixed term position ending on May 31, 2031 .

Duties and Responsibilities

Candidatesare required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract . Duties include teaching, advising, and demonstrated consistent and substantive effort to maintaining modern skills and knowledge in their field of practice. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.

This position will work collaboratively with the graduate program coordinator and the field office to facilitate program coordination. For the academic year 2027-2028, shared program coordination duties include:

• The direct supervision of school counseling candidates
• Conducting student admission reviews and new student onboarding
• Managing students' plans of study
• Monitoring of internship and practicum site approval and accountability
• Reporting of hours
• Assisting with curriculum planning
• Maintaining records for a program with national reach.

Required Qualifications

1. An earned masters degree in school counseling or a related area
2. Current licensure/certification as a practicing school counselor
3. A minimum of three years of documented prior experience as a school counselor
4. An understanding of the school adjustment counselor role
5. Experience working with students through hybrid learning, mentoring, and training
6. Membership in the American School Counseling Association

Preferred Qualifications

1. An earned PhD in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program or PhD in Counseling Psychology from an APA-accredited program
2. Evidence of strong clinical skills and a strong school counselor identity
3. Evidence of strong teaching skills at the undergraduate and graduate levels
4. Salem State University seeks faculty and librarians whose teaching, scholarship, and service will contribute to student success, academic excellence, and the university's public mission. We welcome candidates with demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from varied backgrounds and to support an inclusive learning environment. Applicants may describe relevant accomplishments in teaching, scholarship/research, service, and community-engaged work

Working Location

This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities.

Application Instructions

Please apply online and attach CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts. Application review will commence in September.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email View email address on apply.placed-app.com .

Recruitment Agencies

Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

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