Description
Full-Time Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), Master’s in Counseling Psychology program Mount Saint Mary’s University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month faculty appointment in the Master of Science in Counseling Psychology program. This position is designed for a scholar-practitioner who will serve as a faculty contributor across the program’s instructional, clinical, and bilingual training needs. The successful candidate will teach graduate-level courses and play a central role in sustaining and advancing the Enlaces! bilingual MFT certificate program. This role is well suited for a faculty member who brings both disciplinary depth and a commitment to culturally responsive graduate education serving Latinx and first-generation communities in Los Angeles. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teaching and Instruction Teach graduate-level courses within the Marriage and Family Therapy curriculum, including practicum and related clinical courses. Deliver instruction in both English and Spanish as part of the Enlaces! bilingual MFT certificate program while ensuring culturally grounded pedagogy. Demonstrate excellence in teaching through evidence-based, reflective, and culturally responsive pedagogical practices. Contribute to the design, review, and continuous improvement of course content across assigned modalities (in-person, hybrid, and/or bilingual). Support students’ integration of theory, clinical practice, and professional ethics across diverse applied settings. Administrative and Program Support Assist with curriculum development and coordination, scheduling support, and program documentation. Support admissions processes including application review, prospective student interviews, and new student orientation activities. Contribute to program assessment and accreditation-related reporting, including student learning outcome evaluation and BBS compliance documentation. Participate in faculty onboarding support and mentorship of adjunct instructors, particularly within bilingual and specialized tracks. Assist in coordinating initiatives to ensure coherence and quality across the MFT, bilingual, and online modalities. Represent the program at relevant university committees and meetings. Bilingual Program Leadership Serve as core faculty for the Enlaces! bilingual MFT certificate program, shaping curriculum delivery, student support, and community-facing outcomes. Work to sustain and expand bilingual training pathways that prepare culturally responsive clinicians for underserved Latinx communities. Advise and mentor bilingual-track students in academic progression, practicum readiness, and professional identity development. Engage with community partners, clinical sites, and professional networks to strengthen bilingual training opportunities. Advising and Student Success Provide academic advisement and mentorship to graduate students across assigned tracks, with emphasis on clinical readiness, licensure planning, and professional development. Implement strategies that promote retention, belonging, and academic progress among first-generation, bilingual, and historically underrepresented graduate students. Advise students regarding practicum site selection, clinical hour progression, and California BBS regulatory requirements. Scholarship and Professional Engagement Maintain an active program of scholarship consistent with tenure-track expectations, including research, publications, and professional presentations. Pursue scholarship aligned with counseling psychology education, clinician formation, bilingual practice, social justice leadership, or culturally responsive pedagogy. Mentor graduate students in research and professional development activities. Service Participate in departmental, school, and university governance and service commitments. Attend program faculty meetings and contribute to collaborative problem-solving, program events, and community-building initiatives. Engage with professional organizations relevant to counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, and bilingual clinical training. Position Annual Hiring Salary Range: $75,000 – $96,500 Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate’s qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description. Job Requirements: Doctorate (PhD, EdD, PsyD or related field) in Counseling Psychology, Graduate Educations, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related discipline (ABD considered with completion by start date). Knowledge of California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) regulations governing MFT trainees and associates. Record of effective graduate-level teaching and student mentorship. Demonstrated experience in graduate program leadership, coordination, or significant administrative oversight. English-Spanish bilingual proficiency with demonstrated ability to teach graduate courses in both languages. Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and clinical training. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with and supporting Latinx, first-generation, and historically marginalized graduate students. Experience teaching in or coordinating bilingual or culturally specific graduate training programs. Familiarity with multi-track or multi-modality program structures (in-person, hybrid, bilingual, and/or online). Experience supporting admissions, curriculum planning, or program assessment at the graduate level. Experience mentoring or supporting adjunct faculty. Scholarship focused on clinician development, social justice leadership, contemplative or reflective practice, or bilingual counseling education. Experience advising Latinx and first-generation graduate students with a culturally informed approach to academic progression, practicum preparation, and professional development. Additional Information: Work Location : Doheny Campus (Downtown Los Angeles) Start Date: July 1, 2026 Applications Deadline: Open until filled To apply, visit http://msmu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=198317 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-4ae08a8d9c8a3b4884cdd55115a4aa6e