Assistant Professor - Counseling

University of Puget Sound

Assistant Professor
- Counseling

Job

Location:

School of Education

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Regular/Tempoary:
Faculty Posting Details

The School of Education is seeking two, regular, full-time tenure-line appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor, Master of Education in Counseling program; begins Fall 2027.

The University of Puget Sound seeks a counselor educator to join the core faculty of its Master of Education in Counseling program, accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The program prepares school counselors and clinical mental health counselors through a cohort model offered in two delivery modes: a long-standing in-person program and a low-residency hybrid program that enrolled its first cohort in Fall 2026.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching a range of graduate-level courses in a CACREP-accredited program, including integrated courses related to the School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialized practice areas, across both in-person and hybrid delivery modes.
• Collaborating with program faculty on ongoing curriculum and program development, including the continued development and assessment of the hybrid delivery mode.
• Observing and mentoring graduate candidates at practicum and internship sites in public schools and mental health agencies, and providing group and/or triadic supervision as needed.
• Advising and mentoring MEd candidates and meeting with prospective students.
• Maintaining an active program of scholarship consistent with the expectations of a tenure-line appointment.
• Participating in departmental and university governance and continuing professional development in the faculty member’s area of expertise.

At the University of Puget Sound, the normal faculty teaching load is six units per academic year.

Required

• An earned doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program; or a related doctoral degree together with employment as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013. Applicants who otherwise meet the core faculty criteria in CACREP 2024 Standard 1.Y are also eligible. The doctorate must be conferred by the start of the appointment.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington State; or holding, or eligible to hold, a Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate in school counseling.
• Sustained membership in professional counseling organizations, relevant professional counseling credentials, and evidence of ongoing engagement in the counseling profession.
• Knowledge of equity- and inclusion-informed theories and research, and an understanding of working with diverse populations.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and to liberal arts education.

Preferred

• Counseling experience in school and/or clinical mental health settings.
• Graduate-level teaching experience in counselor education.
• Training and experience in clinical supervision.
• Research interests or professional experience in evidence-based, culturally responsive interventions.
• Experience and/or training in online curriculum design and delivery, including hybrid or low-residency formats.
• Knowledge of CACREP accreditation processes.

Review of applications begins November 6, 2026. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than this date to ensure full consideration.

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Faculty salaries at the University of Puget Sound are based on a common salary scale…