Faculty, Department of Clinical Counseling

Open Rank Professor of Clinical Counseling and Program Director Charleston Southern University Charleston Southern University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position, with rank commensurate with qualifications and experience, in the Master of Science in Clinical Counseling program. This position will also serve in a significant program leadership capacity as the Program Director for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselor Education and Supervision, with the first doctoral cohort planned for Fall 2027.The

successful candidate will join the core faculty of a CACREP-accredited Clinical Counseling program and contribute to teaching, advising, supervision, scholarship, service, and program development. In addition to regular faculty responsibilities, the individual will provide academic and administrative leadership for the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program. The Program Director will receive release time from faculty responsibilities to administer the doctoral program, consistent with the 2024 CACREP Standards, and will lead the program through its launch, first cohort, and initial accreditation.

The position is particularly well suited for a counselor educator with demonstrated experience in counselor education, clinical counseling, supervision, scholarship, and academic leadership who is committed to integrating Christian faith and professional counseling education.

About the Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Program The Charleston Southern University Master of Science in Clinical Counseling program is a CACREP-accredited, 60-credit graduate program designed to prepare students for professional practice as Licensed Professional Counselors. The program emphasizes clinical competence, professional identity, client-centered care, leadership, and advancement of the mental health profession within a Christian educational environment. The program is delivered through a primarily online format that incorporates required synchronous interaction between faculty and students.

The mission of the Charleston Southern University Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Program is to educate compassionate and highly motivated individuals in a Christian environment who excel in providing client-centered care, practice as an agent of change, serve as leaders in their communities, and advance the mental health profession. The Master of Science in Clinical Counseling will prepare clinicians who are clinically competent and biblically sound.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teach graduate-level counseling courses in the MSCC program and, as appropriate, the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program.

Integrate Christian faith and professional counseling knowledge throughout teaching, advising, scholarship, and student mentoring in accordance with the mission and values of Charleston Southern University.

Advise and mentor graduate students regarding academic progress, professional development, licensure preparation, research, and career planning.

Participate in student assessment, evaluation, remediation, and professional disposition processes as appropriate.

Participate in clinical supervision and/or counselor education supervision activities consistent with qualifications and program needs.

Contribute to CACREP-related assessment, documentation, accreditation activities, and program evaluation.

Maintain an active program of scholarly activity appropriate to rank and discipline, including research, publications, presentations, grants, or other professional contributions.

Engage in university, college, department, and program service.

Maintain appropriate professional credentials, licensure, and/or certifications.

Program Leadership Provide overall academic leadership for the Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision program.

Lead institutional approval processes, any required SACSCOC notification, and the CACREP accreditation application for the doctoral program, including self-study development and site visit preparation.

Establish dissertation policies, doctoral committee procedures, and research mentoring structures, and serve as dissertation chair and committee member.

Coordinate doctoral practicum and internship experiences across counseling, supervision, teaching, research and scholarship, and leadership and advocacy.

Ensure that the doctoral program maintains alignment with university, college, professional, and applicable accreditation standards.

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