Job description

Fairfield University School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) Counselor Education Department is excited to invite applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (non-tenure track) position, beginning Fall 2026 pending budgetary approval. The Department offers two counseling tracks, School Counseling (SC) and Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) at the master’s level, which are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

The Position:

The successful candidate will typically teach 4+4, advise students, and participate in professional service at the school, university, state, regional, and national levels. Faculty in these programs teach face-to-face. In addition, candidates must demonstrate professional identity in counseling/counselor education through some of the following activities: (a) sustained memberships in professional counseling organizations (e.g., ACA, ACES, CSI, AMHCA, etc.), (b) relevant professional counseling credentials (e.g., licensed professional counselor, licensed professional counselor-supervisor, licensed chemical dependency counselor, certified school counselor, etc.) or licensure/certification eligible with a commitment to obtain within the first year of their academic appointment, and (c) sustained professional engagement in areas of professional development and renewal activities, professional service and advocacy in counseling, and/or ongoing counseling practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach both CMHC and School counseling students.
• Provide program advisement and mentorship to students.
• Engage in faculty activities, including service and advocacy efforts.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement departmental initiatives and support program coordination, program evaluation, curriculum development, admissions, and recruitment of a high-quality and diverse student body.
• Participate collegially in departmental, school, and university committees.

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision preferably from a CACREP-accredited program. ABDs with an established timeline to graduate within one year of employment will be considered.

• Evidence of effective teaching or teaching potential at the university level.
• Active and sustained memberships in professional counseling organizations.

• Relevant professional counseling credentials (e.g., licensed professional counselor, certified school counselor, national certified counselor, etc.) or licensure/certification eligibility with a commitment to obtain within the first year of academic appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned doctoral degree in counseling/counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Experience teaching master’s level counseling courses in school counseling and clinical mental health counseling.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with CACREP standards and the accreditation process.
• School counseling certification and or LPC license (or eligibility) in Connecticut.

Application Process:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please click “Apply Now” and upload the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching statement
• Transcript from the highest degree
• Three contacts for recommendation

Uploading instructions:

Load CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the “My Experience” section where it says to upload a Resume/CV. You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying.

Please Note: If you have more than 5 documents to upload to your application, please combine them into 5 prior to upload.

For more info about the position, please contact Dr. Chelsea Hilliard ([email protected]) or Dr. John Kiweewa ([email protected]).

About the Counselor Education Department

The Counselor Education department at Fairfield University has a strong commitment to preparing clinical mental health and school counselors devoted to equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We successfully prepare counselors with a strong focus on social justice, grounded in our Jesuit mission and values. Our graduates are prepared to address inequities in mental health care and make a substantive difference as systemic change agents for clients in mental health agencies and children and youth in educational settings. Our counseling program embodies this mission and vision. We are seeking a colleague who shares our vision for social justice and can work collaboratively to train counselors.

Fairfield University is a comprehensive Jesuit institution that prepares students for leadership and service in a constantly changing world. Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. More information about our department is here: https://www.fairfield.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/mathematics/.

Category:

Academic – Faculty Non-Tenure TrackPerforms such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.