What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty Appointment, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program position at LaGrange College?
Clinical Coordinator and Faculty Appointment, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
LaGrange College seeks to fill a faculty appointment in our CACREP-accredited graduate program in clinical mental health counseling beginning August 1, 2025. The successful candidate would serve as clinical coordinator and non-tenure-line faculty member in mental health counseling.
An earned doctorate in Counselor Education or related field with specialization in clinical mental health counseling from a CACREP-accredited institution is required, although outstanding ABD applicants will be considered. The successful candidate who does not hold a terminal degree upon hiring must have completed it prior to the end of their second year in the position. The successful candidate must be license-eligible in the state of Georgia.
As a core faculty member in the program, the successful candidate will serve as the program’s clinical coordinator, teach courses, supervise practicum students, advise graduate students in the program, and prepare research for professional presentations. Faculty members are expected to make institutional contributions in teaching, leadership, and service. The successful candidate who works on campus is strongly preferred to one who works remotely. You may be required to provide teaching in a face-to-face, on-line, or a hybrid modality.
Prior experience in teaching, clinical supervision, and CACREP-accreditation requirements are preferred, but not required. Applicants must show evidence of accomplishments or strong potential for success in teaching, professional presentations, and professional service. We especially encourage applicants whose research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to our principles of promoting advocacy, social justice, and professional identification within the program.
Interested candidates should visit https://lagrangecollege.applicantstack.com/x/openings to apply for the position and to view other positions available at the college. Required documents include:
· A letter of interest describing the alignment of the candidate’s qualifications with the position requirements
· Current curriculum vitae
· A statement of teaching philosophy that also addresses ways in which the candidate creates and sustains a culture of belonging, fairness and appreciation for different perspectives in the classroom
· Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (copies are fine at this point)
· Contact information (only) for three professional references
Applications received by March 15, 2025, will receive full consideration, although the review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check as a prerequisite for the position. Any questions about the position should be addressed to officeoftheVPAA@lagrange.edu. This position is subject to final budget approval.
LaGrange College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
