Position Overview
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Program in the Department of Psychology invites applications for a non-tenure-track, open-ended term, Assistant Professor of Practice starting in Academic Year 2023-24. The successful candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching a range of courses in the counseling discipline including but not limited to research and evaluation, evaluation and treatment of addictions, psychological assessment, and/or career and college counseling.
Position Summary
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Program at Merrimack College in the Psychology Department invites applications for a non-tenure-track, open-ended, Assistant Professor of Practice, 9-month position beginning fall 2023. An earned doctorate in Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology or a closely related field is required.
As an Assistant Professor of Practice (Non-Tenure-Track, open-ended term), the successful candidate will be responsible for providing formal classroom instruction in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program with primary duties being effective delivery of instructional material and course management (e.g., assessments, grading, etc.), advising and mentoring of graduate students, and involvement in CMHC programmatic tasks. The successful candidate should demonstrate the experience or ability to teach a range of courses in the counseling discipline including but not limited to: Research and Evaluation, Evaluation & Treatment of Addictions, Psychological Assessment, and/or Career & College Counseling. CMHC courses are taught in the evening after 4:00 pm.
Primary Responsibilities
The NTT faculty would teach a 12-credit/contact hours per semester during the academic year in addition to advising and mentoring students and completing CMHC programmatic tasks which would meet the required typically four course sections per semester. Courses taught during the 6-week Summer I session may be counted within overall teaching load during the academic year.
Qualifications
The candidate should meet the following qualifications: (a) An earned doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in Counseling, Counselor Education, Counseling Psychology or a related doctoral degree is required, (b) at least 1 year of experience teaching (preferably graduate courses), (c) experience in clinical supervision and training, (d) and demonstrated commitment to infusing multicultural content and social justice principles in curriculum and training are highly preferred. It is preferred that the candidate is license eligible or holds licensure as a mental health counselor and/or a psychologist in the state of Massachusetts, in the New England region, or transferrable to the area with a minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice experience in the field. Strong verbal/written communication skills are essential. Additionally, the ability to foster an environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion is expected of all Merrimack community members.
About the Clinical Mental Health Program (On Campus and Online)
Aligned with the mission of Merrimack College, the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) represents a dynamic, innovative, and growth-oriented training program with a commitment to the principles and values of diversity, equity, social justice, advocacy and community engagement. Our on-campus and online CMHC programs maintain high-touch engagement and connectedness to meet the needs of graduate students as we prepare them to deliver quality care to culturally diverse clients, using strengths-oriented and evidenced- based interventions. Our graduates are trained to meet the growing demand for mental health counseling in a number of different settings, including outpatient centers, hospitals, colleges, human resource departments, substance abuse treatment centers, non-profits, and government agencies. With the burgeoning telecounseling mental health landscape, our CMHC program enables students to fulfill the education and degree requirements to apply for licensure primarily in Massachusetts, the New England region (e.g., NH, ME, VT, CT, and RI) and beyond.
About the School of Liberal Arts
The study of liberal arts is at the heart of Merrimack’s curriculum. The School of Liberal Arts encompasses the humanities and social sciences, each of which include a range of disciplines distinguished by their focus of inquiry and by their perspectives and methodologies. Students
may choose from a wide variety of major and minor programs available through the school’s 13 departments. The School also offers master’s programs in communication, public affairs, clinical mental health counseling, spiritual direction, and spirituality.
Review of applications will begin immediately, with full consideration granted to those applications received by October 19, 2022. Subsequent review will continue on a rolling basis until qualified/suitable candidates are identified. Application materials should include the following:
- Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution of higher learning
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement
- Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
- This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check
Required Vaccinations and Remote Work
This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community. Merrimack College currently has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Students, faculty and staff are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Statement on Our Mission
Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.
Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their application previous
experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our Catholic and Augustinian mission and our values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
About Merrimack College
The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and some 1,400 graduate students from 32 states and 37 countries. The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College comprises five schools: liberal arts, science and engineering, nursing and health sciences, the Winston school of education and social policy, and the Girard school of business. The College’s suburban 240-acre campus is approximately 25 miles north of Boston in the towns of North Andover and Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, coming in 34th out of 175 schools ranked in the Regional Universities North category in 2022. Merrimack also ranked 3rd in the Most Innovative Schools category. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.
Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
