Assistant Professor of Professional Practice – Clinical Practicum & Internship Coordinator - Counselor Education

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Department

Educational Leadership, Counseling and Foundations

Job Description

The Counselor Education Program within the LSU New Orleans School of Education seeks applicants for a non-tenure track full-time Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, which is equivalent to a clinical faculty position. The Assistant Professor of Professional Practice will also serve as the Clinical Practicum & Internship Coordinator for the CACREP accredited graduate programs in counseling: M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.Ed. in School Counseling, and Ph.D. in Counselor Education. The successful candidate will have established teaching, clinical, and supervision philosophies, a preference for collaborative work, a strong commitment to mentoring counseling students, and established clinical experience.

This is an in-person position that is responsible for 12 academic units per semester (4/4 – with the expectation of a release for administrative responsibilities associated with the Clinical Practicum & Internship Coordinator position)

Example of Duties:

• Serving as the Clinical Practicum & Internship coordinator for the program; responsible for the coordination of practicum and internship experiences in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling masters programs and the doctoral program in Counselor Education

• Responding to inquiries regarding practicum and internship

• Supervising doctoral supervisors as they supervise master's students

• On-going connection with and monitoring of field experience sites for practicum and internship students.

• Developing and fostering new sites for practicum and internship students

• Advising students through the clinical phase of the program

• Onboarding students, sites, liaisons, and University Supervisors

• Coordinating Supervision Assist, the program’s electronic field experience and supervision management software

• Overseeing completion of field experience paperwork and documentation and confirming student liability insurance coverage

• Teaching graduate courses within the Counselor Education Program

• Student advising

How to Apply: Please submit:

• A current curriculum vitae

• A letter of interest in the position, noting achievements in teaching and clinical experience

• A one-page philosophy statement for each: teaching, supervision, and counseling practice

• The names and contact information for three professional references, at least one of which can speak directly to applicant’s teaching skills 

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered 

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in counseling or counselor education from a CACREP accredited institution of higher education to meet CACREP core faculty standards (ABD may be considered for candidates in final stages of their dissertation)

• Eligibility for Louisiana state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and/or certification as a School Counselor

Desired Qualifications

• Preparation and experience in clinical supervision

• Specialized counseling experience in clinical mental health and/or school counseling

• Experience in supervising counselors in training

• Experience in working with practicum and internship students and/or sites

• Evidence of teaching excellence at the University level

• Demonstrable expertise in teaching students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse academic and developmental needs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to the preparation of counselors

• Commitment to effective, ethical, and multicultural competent graduate teaching and supervision

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and collegiality.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.  This is for an August 2027 start date (with the potential for January 2027 if all parties agree)

Note to Applicant: 

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their letter of interest. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. 

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. 

This position will require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate selected for hire. 

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the LSU-New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. 

Any questions regarding the position can be directed towards the Program Chair, Dr. Michelle E. Wade at [email protected] However, all applications and materials MUST be submitted through the university's career portal (Careers at LSU New Orleans | LSU New Orleans)

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.