Assistant Professor of School Counseling
Assistant Professor of School Counseling
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It is an amazing time to join our CACREPAccredited Counselor Education Program in The School of Education and Human Development at the University of Southern Maine! We offer one of the only Counselor Education Programs that provides students with a combination of inperson hybrid and online classroom delivery options in the state and continue to be a leading program in the Northeast. We are seeking applicants for a tenuretrack Assistant Professor for the Fall semester of 2025. We welcome applicants in School Counseling.
Graduates of the school counseling program are eligible for Maine certification as school counselors. In some cases school counseling students can apply to receive their conditional school counseling certification if they complete certain courses and credit hours while enrolled in the program. New faculty members should possess expertise in counseling theories skills and practices to support students in achieving these licenses and certifications.
The Counselor Education department philosophy is to prepare our graduates to act as facilitators of change in the lives of individuals at all developmental levels. By modeling high standards of professionalism and offering a foundation of knowledge skills selfawareness and practice the Counselor Education program aspires to prepare counselors of the highest quality to work in schools mental health agencies businesses hospitals rehabilitation organizations private practice and other settings.
The targeted starting date for these positions will begin in the Fall semester of 2025 and will pay an annual salary of $65000. This is primarily an on campus inperson teaching position. Candidates must reside within commutable distances from the USM campuses. This requirement is essential for the ability to participate in supporting and building upon our university culture of student focused every day and allows for regular participation in oncampus activities meetings and fulfills the responsibilities of the role effectively.
About the University:
The University of Southern Maineis a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland Maine area including campuses in Portland Gorham Lewiston and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing handson learning community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged studentcentered learning environment USM is a steward of higher education helping drive the economic cultural and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond. USM is committed to providing expanded access to highquality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM visit About Our University.
The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates diverse perspectives enhancing teaching learning personal growth and overall institutional achievement. USM encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds including women veterans and those with differing abilities experiences and cultural perspectives.
We are dedicated to our Service Promise Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care Integrity Equity and Responsiveness.
The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefitsthat include health dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and longterm disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)retirement plan with 10 employer contribution; and more. To learn more please review the Benefits Information Summary.
Required Qualifications:
- An earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education
- OR: ABD with evidence of completed doctoral degree to be provided by start date.
- OR: Advanced PhD. students close to ABD status are also encouraged to apply. Candidates must be enrolled and in good academic standing in a Counseling PhD program at a CACREP accredited institution of higher education in the United States or U.S. territory. Candidates must be within 2 semesters of achieving ABD status.
*If a candidate is hired prior to completion of their doctoral program they will be hired at the Lecturer rank and corresponding pay rate until they have provided evidence of completion of their program which is required no later than December 31 2027.
- Credentialed or eligible for credentialing as a National Certified Counselor (NCC).
- Experience as a certified professional school counselor
- Experience with both facetoface and online education and/or training.
- Evidence of commitment to student success active learning and community engagement.
- Evidence of potential to pursue a relevant scholarly and research agenda.
To apply please click on APPLY FOR POSITION at the bottom of this page or visit USM Jobs.
Applicants should create an applicant profile and submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae/resume
- Statement of teaching philosophy including how the candidate promotes diversity equity and inclusion.
- Research statement
- List of the names and contact information for three references.
All application materials must be submitted by April 20 2025.
Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.
At this time the University of Southern Maine is unable to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act mandates that all Title IV institutions such as the University prepare publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the Universitys crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the Universitys current campus security policies. View the Universitys Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email or call 207.780.4035.
EEO Statement:
The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer and is committed to nondiscrimination. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services 5713 Chadbourne Hall Room 412 University of Maine Orono ME. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System)
Employment Type
Full-Time
