Assistant Professor of Counseling
Salary
$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually
Location
Springfield, MA
Job Type
Academic Faculty - 9 months
Job Number
00465
Department
Counseling Department
Opening Date
11/11/2026
Description
The Department of Counseling at Springfield College invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling with expertise in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC). We seek a collaborative counselor educator committed to excellence in teaching, clinical preparation, scholarship, and preparing culturally responsive practitioners.
The Department of Counseling offers graduate majors in School Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with concentrations in Art Therapy and Athletic Counseling within the Clinical Mental Health Counseling major. Grounded in Springfield College's Humanics philosophy, the department prepares culturally responsive counselors through rigorous coursework, supervised clinical experiences, and a commitment to social justice and service.
About Springfield College
Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics philosophy-the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. The Counseling Department seeks colleagues whose teaching, scholarship, and service advance this mission. Recognized worldwide as the birthplace of basketball, Springfield College welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences who will contribute to the campus community. For more information, visit springfield.edu.
Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in clinical mental health counseling and the core counseling curriculum. The position includes teaching responsibilities equivalent to a 12-credit load per semester. Courses may be offered face-to-face and online.
Responsibilities include:
Teaching courses aligned with the candidate's expertise, potentially including Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning; Counseling Theories; Counseling Skills; Counseling Diverse Populations; Research and Program Evaluation; Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice; Clinical Seminar; and practicum and internship supervision.
Supporting Spanish-language coursework and bilingual counseling preparation, based on the candidate's language proficiency and expertise.
Advising and mentoring graduate students to support academic progress, clinical development, and professional identity.
Providing clinical instruction and fieldwork supervision in collaboration with the department's clinical coordinator.
Engaging in scholarship and maintaining an active or developing research agenda.
Participating in recruitment, professional service, and collaborative departmental and College initiatives.
Promoting an inclusive learning environment and preparing counselors to serve diverse individuals and communities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
An earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision or a closely related field.
Licensure or ability to obtain licensure as a mental health counselor in Massachusetts within one year of hire.
At least three years of relevant clinical experience.
Demonstrated potential for effective graduate teaching and clinical supervision.
Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive practice, ethical professional preparation, and student success.
Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education and Supervision program.
Experience teaching graduate counseling courses in face-to-face and online formats.
Experience supervising counseling students and supporting clinical placements.
Experience with CACREP accreditation, program assessment, or curriculum development.
Evidence of scholarship or a developing research agenda relevant to clinical mental health counseling or counselor education.
Spanish language proficiency, particularly the ability to support the department's Spanish-language coursework, teach core counseling courses in Spanish, contribute to bilingual counseling preparation, and work with Spanish-speaking communities.
Application Information
Applicants should submit a letter of interest addressing their qualifications for the position; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests; and the names and contact information of three to five professional references. Applications will be reviewed starting January 1, 2027 and continue until the position is filled.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
We seek applicants whose teaching, research, outreach, and service will contribute to the department's social justice and diversity focus while complementing existing departmental strengths.
At Springfield College we offer competitive and generous benefit options for employees and their families.
Part-time employees earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick leave.
To learn more about our Benefit Package, visit our Human Resources page.
Employer Springfield College
Address 263 Alden Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109
Phone 413-748-5678
Website http://www.springfield.edu
| Location | Springfield, MA |
| Salary | $65,000–$70,000 Per Year |
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