Assistant Teaching Professor

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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, & Special Education within the College of Education invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor of Education with primary responsibilities in teaching, supervision, and advising in the Counselor Education program. This non-tenure-line position includes the role of Assistant Clinic Coordinator at the Herr Clinic, the program's clinical training facility. This is an on-campus, 36-week faculty appointment at University Park, with the possibility of renewal and opportunities for summer teaching.


Applicants should demonstrate a record of success - or clear potential - in teaching, supervision, and advising, and should hold a primary professional identity as a counselor educator. Candidates seeking appointment must also have clinical experience appropriate for a clinic coordinator role.


Responsibilities

• Teach 3-4 courses per academic year in master's and doctoral programs, including clinical courses, with ability and openness to teaching undergraduates in the department's Rehabilitation and Human Services program
  
  

• Provide administrative leadership to the Herr Clinic
  
  

• Provide supervision to master's and doctoral students counseling in the Herr Clinic and associated community site partners
  
  

• Conduct crisis assessment interventions and provide on call crisis assessment support
  
  

• Serve as the internship coordinator for the Counselor Education program
  
  

• Advise doctoral students and chair or serve on doctoral committees
  
  

• Develop and maintain partnerships between the Herr Clinic, University offices, local school districts, and community organizations
  
  

• Serve on Department, College, and University committees, as appropriate
  
  

• Engage actively in professional service and leadership in the Counselor Education field
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP program by August 2026
  
  

• Eligible for independent professional counselor licensure in Pennsylvania within one year of appointment
  
  

• Meets the definition of a CACREP core faculty member (2024 standards)
  
  

• Demonstrated commitment to high quality teaching and advising students
  
  

• Training and experience providing clinical supervision
  
  

• Consistent with the ACA and CRC code of ethics, evidence of a clear commitment to ethical, culturally competent, and innovative clinical training of counselors
  
  

• Strong commitment to mentoring both professional counseling and research identity development among students
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in clinical mental health counseling, clinical mental health and rehabilitation counseling, or clinical rehabilitation counseling
  
  

• Meets the Pennsylvania requirements for an approved supervisor (
  
  

• Holds dual designation as an independent licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC)
  
  

• Experience in leadership roles
  
  

• Interest in exploring the use of artificial intelligence in the training of counselors
  
  

• Experience with school-based mental health and/or mental health with children and youth
  
  

State College, Pennsylvania


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The College of Education


The College of Education at Penn State was established in 1923 to deepen and extend knowledge about the formation and utilization of human capabilities. It offers resident degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as an extensive outreach effort aimed at continuing professional development for educators at distant locations. The College's research program is also extensive and College faculty members are actively engaged in over 100 funded research projects with over $45 million in external funding. The College's location within a large, research oriented, land-grant university provides numerous opportunities for studying education from multidisciplinary perspectives in the context of a university-wide commitment to making life better for all citizens.


The Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education


The Department is comprised of graduate programs in Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education. The Department also houses undergraduate programs in Rehabilitation Human Services and Special Education. The Department collaborates in research, teaching, and advising efforts.


Counselor Education Program


Counselor Education at Penn State offers professional preparation at the master's degree level for qualified people wishing to become school, clinical mental health, and rehabilitation counselors in school and community settings. At the doctoral level, the program prepares individuals to become university faculty members, researchers, and supervisors. All curriculums blend research based didactic experience with extensive supervised practical application experiences to develop the highest quality professionals. Numbers of admissions in all emphasis areas are maintained at levels that allow for quality advisement and mentoring of students by faculty. Counselor Education maintains CACREP-accreditation in three specialty areas (CES, CMHC, School) and is a fully residential program.


Dr. Edwin L. Herr Clinic


Under the leadership of the Department Head and Clinic Coordinator, the Herr Clinic provides counseling services to Penn State students, State College Area School District students, and members of the community. The Herr Clinic facility employs state-of-the art technology that allows students to develop their clinical skills with recorded and live supervision options, maintain records in an electronic behavioral health system, and provide in-person and telehealth services to clients. The program uses the Herr Clinic to train master's and doctoral students in counseling and doctoral students in supervision practice. The Herr Clinic develops and maintains partnerships on campus and in the community, as well as provides educational sessions on topics associated with mental health and well-being.


Application Procedures


Applicants must submit a letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications for the position, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.


For additional information on this position, contact Dr. Kristen Nadermann, Search Chair (View email address on click.appcast.io).


BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
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BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

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