Assistant/Associate Professor - Counselor Education and Supervision (On-Site, Tenure Track)

Assistant/Associate Professor - Counselor Education and Supervision (On-site, Tenure Track)

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 9,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

The Department of Psychology is one of the largest at the University, with a large and diverse faculty and student body. Currently, there are approximately 450 undergraduate majors and 200 master's students. The psychology major consists of concentrations in forensic, clinical, general, and community and society. The graduate programs include community psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, and clinical mental health counseling (CMHC). Both our on-ground and online CMHC programs are fully accredited by CACREP. The department also houses the sociology program, which has one of the largest minors at the University. There are two faculty positions available within this search.

You will:

• Have expertise in Counselor Education & Supervision and teach master’s-level counseling courses (e.g., multicultural and diversity issues in counseling, assessment, family therapy, trauma and crisis intervention, practicum, and internship) as well as occasional undergraduate classes.
• Teach predominantly in-person at the University’s West Haven campus.
• Hold a doctorate in Counselor Education & Supervision (ABD applicants may be considered; however, degree completion must occur no later than the end of the first academic year of appointment). Degrees from CACREP-accredited programs are preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Connecticut (or equivalent state licensure).

You need:

• To be a dynamic instructor able to teach master’s and undergraduate courses using in-person, hybrid, and online modalities.
• Experience advising, mentoring, and providing clinical supervision to graduate counseling students.
• A strong and independent program of research (research specialization is open).
• A demonstrated commitment to serving culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

Other responsibilities include participation in faculty-mentored research, program development, student evaluation, and accreditation activities.

Application Process:

All candidate information will be kept confidential. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Qualified candidates should submit:

1. Cover letter outlining relevant experience
2. Current CV
3. Teaching philosophy statement
4. Research philosophy statement
5. Evidence of teaching experience (e.g., syllabi, student feedback if available)
6. Evidence of scholarship (e.g., selected reprints)
7. Three (3) letters of recommendation
8. If ABD, a letter from the dissertation advisor confirming expected completion date

What’s In It for You:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Medical, dental, vision, and life coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center access for employees and families; Employee Assistance Program.
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and dependents; tuition exchange opportunities.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts on products, services, and educational opportunities.
• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off, progressive holiday schedule (including winter break), four weeks parental leave, and flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable.

The University of New Haven does not provide immigration sponsorship or work authorization assistance for this position. Candidates must possess valid work authorization at the time of application. The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer, and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEP OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.