Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

The Wegmans School of Nursing produces nursing graduates trained to provide exceptional patient care. Program offerings include the traditional nursing and RN to BSN online programs at the undergraduate level, master's programs in nursing and mental health counseling, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program. The School's graduate programs ranked No. 32 among the top nursing graduate programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Fisher nursing graduates consistently outpace their peers in passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt, placing them in the top five percent of all New York schools.

The baccalaureate, master's, and DNP programs at Fisher are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the mental health counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

LINK: https://www.sjf.edu/schools/school-of-nursing/

Major responsibilities include: (1) instruction of master's level courses in a face-to-face format; (2) curriculum and program development; (3) student admissions and advisement; (4) cooperative work with agencies, schools, and the larger regional mental health community, and (5) service at the department and university levels. We welcome applicants with teaching and research expertise in any area relevant to clinical mental health counseling, and we will work with the successful candidate to create a teaching schedule that aligns with their training, experience, and interests. For more information about the program, please see:
https://www.sjf.edu/graduate-programs/ms-in-mental-health-counseling/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk8bnzNzQ-QIVE-DICh0dpwDoEAAYASAAEgL0DvD_BwE

St. John Fisher University's commitment to diversity and global learning is revealed in its core values, mission and vision statements, and learning goals. We seek colleagues who are prepared to support the learning of all students, including those from groups historically underrepresented in higher education, such as students of color, LGBTQ students, students with disabilities, and first-generation college students.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have earned a masters degree in the area(s) of Mental Health Counseling and/or Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing prior to starting full-time employment at St. John Fisher. Additionally, candidates must be license-eligible to practice in New York and have supervisory and clinical experience in multiple clinical settings, display a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and clinical practice, and successful face-to-face teaching at the graduate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred qualifications for this position include 1) multiple years of successful teaching at the graduate level in both psychiatric nursing and counseling; 2) at least 5 years of licensure as a mental health practitioner, and 3) maintain national board certification to practice.

Application & Supplemental Information:

A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two recent syllabi, and the names and contact information of three professional references. In the cover letter, applicants should describe their 1) graduate teaching experience, 2) experience supervising graduate students in multiple clinical settings, 3) clinical experience in mental health counseling, and 4) preparation to teach and mentor students from groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education. In the curriculum vitae, applicants should specify the type of professional license(s) currently held (including dates).

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the College has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here

Application & Supplemental Information:

A complete application will include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two recent syllabi, and the names and contact information of three professional references. In the cover letter, applicants should describe their 1) graduate teaching experience, 2) experience supervising graduate students in multiple clinical settings, 3) clinical experience in mental health counseling, and 4) preparation to teach and mentor students from groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education. In the curriculum vitae, applicants should specify the type of professional license(s) currently held (including dates).

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.