Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling

Loyola University New Orleans Department of Counseling is inviting applications for a tenure- track assistant professor position beginning in the fall of 2024. The Loyola Counseling Department is CACREP accredited in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling. The Faculty are interested in developing a CACREP accredited Addictions Counseling program and the candidate will spearhead this effort with the support of the department faculty.

Loyola University New Orleans, a Jesuit and Catholic institution of higher education, welcomes students of diverse backgrounds and prepares them to lead meaningful lives with and for others; to pursue truth, wisdom, and virtue; and to work for a more just world. Inspired by Ignatius of Loyola's vision of finding God in all things, the university is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, while also offering opportunities for professional studies in undergraduate and graduate programs. Through teaching, research, creative activities, and service, the faculty, in cooperation with the staff, strives to educate the whole student and to benefit the larger community.

The faculty in the Department of Counseling train students to be ethical, competent, effective, and thoughtful mental health practitioners. We use hands-on, creative teaching methods that enhance student learning, provide a diverse and enriching collection of training experiences during the course of the student's academic preparation, educate students to be clinically and theoretically competent, ensure that students understand the ethical principles and social justice issues associated with counseling, and encourage our students to pursue additional training and advanced certification throughout their professional careers. Most importantly, students learn who they are. We help them become the best version of themselves while preparing them for a career to help others. 

The Counseling Department is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where students, regardless of age, gender identification, race, nationality, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religious background, and/or disability receive an equitable education rooted in personal and professional development. 

• Lead the development of a CACREP accredited Addictions Counseling program
• Teach master’s level graduate courses in a CACREP-approved Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program (a 3-3 load), including clinical courses. (Summer teaching is also possible for extra pay.) 
• Engage in scholarly activity including conducting research and writing for publication in the area of clinical mental health counseling and/or addiction counseling
• Sustained participation in professional activities, scholarly activities, and service to the profession
• Contribute to student growth through supervising and advising students
• Engage in service activities for the university, community, and profession.
• Assist with program recruitment and retention
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• A doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program is required. 
• An evolving research agenda evident through journal publications, conference presentations, and/or other forms of scholarly writing.
• Licensed as a Professional Counselor in Louisiana or eligible to be Licensed as a Professional Counselor in Louisiana. 
• Relevant experience in the field of Mental Health Counseling and/or Addictions.
• Actively identify with the counseling profession through sustained memberships in counseling organizations
• Maintain certifications and/or licenses pertinent to the counseling specialty area(s)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching Addictions and Multicultural Counseling
• Experience teaching additional courses such as Research Methods, Assessment, Psychopathology, Diagnosis, and Practicum/Internship.
• Has evidence of effective teaching and mentoring with counseling graduate students
• Has experience working with a diverse faculty and student body.    

Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AND PROCEDURES: 
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024   and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send the following documents as email attachments to Dr. Sarah Stillwell, Search Committee Chair, at sjstillw@loyno.edu

• Letter of Interest that addresses the required and preferred qualifications
• Curriculum Vita
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Theoretical Orientation
• Research Agenda
• Diversity Statement 
• Unofficial transcripts for all collegiate coursework
• Contact information for three professional references

Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. Offered salary is competitive.  
Questions related to the job or the application should be directed to the Search Chair, Dr. Sarah Stillwell at sjstillw@loyno.edu