The opportunityBeloit College invites applications for a founding core faculty member who will also serve as Clinical Coordinator (Director of Clinical Training) for its new Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program. This is an opportunity to build the program's clinical training infrastructure from the ground up and to establish the practicum and internship partnerships, structures, and culture that will define students' transition from classroom to practice at a liberal arts institution that genuinely values faculty expertise and intellectual vision.We are seeking a counselor educator who understands that clinical training is where professional identity, ethical practice, and community-responsive counseling come together. This person will carry the responsibilities of a core faculty member and, in addition, lead the coordination of the program's practicum and internship experiences.The program's animating commitments include: social justice as a foundational orientation, embedded throughout the curriculum and clinical training; attention to underserved communities and the mental health workforce needs of south-central Wisconsin and the broader region, including Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison; interprofessional and interdisciplinary education, consistent with Beloit's institution-wide pedagogical identity; and community-based, experiential learning as a core program feature.About Beloit CollegeBeloit College is a selective liberal arts college in Beloit, Wisconsin. Nationally recognized for intellectual rigor and innovation, Beloit was ranked #18 among the nation's most innovative schools by U.S. News & World Report in 2026. Its graduates are known for their capacity to think across disciplines, engage with complexity, and connect knowledge to real-world impact.The School of Health Sciences, established in 2023, reflects Beloit's commitment to preparing health professionals who are not only clinically excellent but broadly educated and community-minded. Interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning, and community-based practice are foundational to everything we do. The MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is the School's first graduate-level program, a significant milestone and a serious institutional commitment.Role and ResponsibilitiesThis position is a core counselor education faculty member, as defined under the 2024 CACREP Standards, who additionally serves as the program's practicum and internship coordinator. This is a 12-month faculty position with teaching, advising, scholarship, and service responsibilities, plus dedicated responsibility and support for clinical coordination. The position reports to the CMHC Program Director.Clinical Training CoordinationServe as the program's practicum and internship coordinator, responsible for the coordination of practicum and internship experiences in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialized practice areaEstablish, formalize, and sustain clinical site partnerships and affiliation agreements across the region to ensure sufficient, high-quality placements for all studentsRecruit, orient, evaluate, and support site supervisors, including verifying supervisor qualifications and providing supervisor training consistent with CACREP requirementsManage student placement, clinical documentation, liability and site requirements, and respond to inquiries regarding practicum and internshipMonitor student progress in field experiences and coordinate clinical gatekeeping with program facultyTeaching and CurriculumTeach across the CMHC curriculum in areas of professional expertise, including clinical and skills courseworkProvide clinical instruction and supervision as assignedContribute to curriculum development, program accreditation, and continuous improvement consistent with the 2024 CACREP StandardsStudent Development, Scholarship, and ServiceAdvise and mentor students, supporting professional identity development and well-beingMaintain sustained professional engagement through scholarship, professional development, service, advocacy, or ongoing counseling practiceContribute to CACREP self-study preparation, program evaluation, and ongoing compliance; represent the program with community partners and professional organizationsRequired QualificationsCandidates must meet the 2024 CACREP core counselor education faculty requirements. Per those standards, core faculty hold a full-time appointment to the program and must have one of the following:An earned doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program; orA related doctoral degree and full-time employment as a faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013; orFull-time doctoral-level faculty employment in a CORE-accredited master's program prior to July 1, 2017; orGraduation from a rehabilitation counseling doctoral program prior to January 1, 2018In addition, all candidates must demonstrate the following per 2024 CACREP Standards:Sustained membership in professional counseling organizationsRelevant professional counseling credentials (e.g., LPC, LCPC, or equivalent Wisconsin licensure or eligibility for Wisconsin licensure)Evidence of sustained professional engagement through professional development, service and advocacy, ongoing counseling practice, or research and scholarly activity in counselingFor the clinical coordination responsibilities, candidates must additionally meet CACREP requirements for practicum and internship coordinators, including a master's degree in counseling or a related profession (met by the doctoral core-faculty qualification above). Beyond CACREP requirements, Beloit College requires:Clinical practice experience as a counselor and familiarity with clinical supervisionDemonstrated ability to build and maintain community and clinical partnerships and to manage detailed placement documentationDemonstrated commitment to social justice, multicultural counseling, and working with marginalized and underserved communitiesCapacity to function effectively in a startup environment, building clinical training infrastructure from the ground upPreferred QualificationsIdentification with a Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialized practice areaPrior experience as a clinical coordinator, director of clinical training, or field placement coordinatorApproved clinical supervisor credential (e.g., Wisconsin-approved supervisor or ACS) or eligibilityExperience with CACREP accreditation processes, rural mental health, or integrated behavioral healthExperience recruiting and mentoring diverse graduate student populationsAppointment and CompensationThis is a full-time, 12-month core counselor education faculty position with documented support and release time for clinical coordination. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027.Application MaterialsApplicants should submit the following materials through Beloit College's online application system:Cover letter addressing qualifications, vision for clinical training, and fit with the program's missionCurrent curriculum vitae, including clinical, supervision, teaching, and coordination experienceTeaching philosophy statementStatement describing experience with clinical site development, supervision, and work with underserved communitiesNames and contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted without candidate permission)Review of applications will begin in October, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. We strongly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds, identities, and experiences reflect the communities our program aspires to serve.
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