Clinical Coordinator and Assistant Associate Professor of Practice

Founded in 1887 Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked student-centered institution educating approximately 2350 undergraduate and 1150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the Universitys commitment to challenge convention and change our world and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clarks many national and international distinctions including innovation community engagement and impact as a top green campus and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester Massachusetts a dynamic diverse city on the rise. The second largest city in New England Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities its thriving cultural scene and as a vibrant food hub.

The Department of Psychology invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice and Clinical Training Coordinator to begin in January 2027. This is a full-time non-tenure-track position with a renewable multi-year contract. This new hire will work with the new Director to continue the launch of a newly established Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling program. Noted for its rich history in Psychology Clark University offers the advantages of both a distinguished research university and a small liberal arts college (see Psychology Department has Ph.D. programs in Social Clinical and Developmental Psychology and a popular undergraduate major. We seek candidates with an M.A. Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Mental Health Counseling Clinical or Counseling Psychology Counseling Education or related discipline who will play a central role in coordinating and overseeing students clinical training experiences for a new M.A. program in Mental Health Counseling within the Department.

Clinical Coordinator and Assistant/Associate Professor of Practicemustbe licensedorlicense-eligibleas amental health counselor in Massachusettswith a minimum of three yearsexperience post-licensure. The ideal candidate will coordinate all aspects of clinical training in the M.A. Program including practicum and externship placements recruit maintain and develop partnerships with community agencies hospitals schools counseling centers and other possible training sites and supervise and support students during in-house clinical practica ensuring quality compliance consistent training standards and professional growth.

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in professional counseling practice a strong record of clinical supervision or trainingestablishing or managing field placement or community partnership programsand a commitment to preparing the next generation of mental health professionals within a social justice-oriented community-engaged academic environment.

The primary responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate clinical training of M.A. students in the program including establishing and maintaining partnerships with clinical training sites
• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in counseling theories group counseling clinical interventions or career counseling
• Collaborate with university administrators faculty and staff to ensure program quality accreditation readiness and adherence to best practices inmental healthcounseling training
• Maintain engagement in clinical practice
• Participate actively in departmental and university service

General:

• M.A. Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Mental Health Counseling Clinical or Counseling Psychology Counseling Education or related discipline
• Licensed or license-eligible as a mental health counselor in Massachusetts
• At least three (3) years experience post licensure
• Ability to support inclusive learning and practice environments.
• Capacity and willingness for leadership

Regarding teaching and mentoring:

• Ability to teach basic and specialized topics in mental health counseling
• Ability to provide clinical supervision
• Demonstrated ability and interest to mentor graduate students
• Experience and/or careful consideration of how to work with students from a wide range of backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

Preferred:

General:

• Track record of mental health counseling and supervision experience

Regarding administrative skills:

• Track record in curriculum development and program accreditation
• Track record of managing field placement or community partnerships

Regarding teaching and mentoring:

• Ability to teach basic and specialized topics in mental health counseling counseling theories career counseling clinical interventions and group counseling
• Demonstrated ability and interest to mentor undergraduate students.

Regarding connection with department and university as a whole:

• Synergy with existing interests in the program department and university

Expected Hiring Range: $59700 to $75600

Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget internal equity and the selected candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark Universitys good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clarks compensation philosophy and internal alignment.

At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences perspectives and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and if applicable part-time employees that include; paid time off generous retirement plan group health and dental insurance life insurance and tuition along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visithere.

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To be considered for this position you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents which are required for consideration:

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Statement of teaching interests
• Statement of practice experience
• The names and contact information for three individuals who can provide references at a later stage of the review process (you can submit this via the online application process; does not have to be an attachment)
• Statement describing how your professional work supports inclusive learning and practice environments and engages individuals from a wide range of backgrounds experiences and perspectives in counseling pedagogy and campus life

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Review of applications will begin on November 1and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

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