Open Rank Professor and Clinical Director, Counseling

Job Summary:

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Mercy University
invites applications for a full-time, Open Rank Professor/Clinical
Director of Counseling 12-month multi-year contract position in the
Department of Counseling, overseeing field experience for the
School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling programs. This is an
in-person position with opportunities to teach select courses
online. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in
teaching, commitment to diversity and social justice, and the
ability to contribute meaningfully to graduate counseling
education.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Field Experience Coordination: Oversee practicum and

internship placements for the School Counseling and Mental Health
Counseling programs, including responsibility for ensuring students
are appropriately placed in qualified training sites that meet
program and accreditation standards.

• Teaching Responsibilities: The standard graduate faculty

teaching load is 21 credits (7 courses) per academic year. This
position includes a course release to support administrative and
programmatic responsibilities related to the Clinical Director
role. Teaching assignments will focus on field experience courses
such as Practicum and Internship.

• Grant-Funded Initiatives: Provide opportunities for

student engagement in grant-supported programs, including program
development and student support services.

• Student Placement & Site Relations: Lead and manage

the practicum and internship placement process, including working
directly with students to secure and finalize appropriate field
placements that align with program requirements. Maintain
consistent communication with clinical sites and oversee the
placement process from initial coordination through completion of
the field experience.

• Partnership Development: Lead the development and

maintenance of partnerships with PK–12 schools and mental health
agencies to support School Counseling and Mental Health Counseling
student placements. Identify, cultivate, and sustain new site
relationships that align with program goals and ensure access to
high-quality, supervised field experiences.

• Student Advising & Mentorship: Advise and mentor

graduate students, fostering their academic and professional
development.

• Program Development & Accreditation: Collaborate on

program assessment, curriculum development, and efforts related to
CACREP accreditation to maintain and enhance program quality.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions
of this position. It in no way states or implies that the
responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in
this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does
not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is
similar, related, or is an essential function of the
position.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience teaching in online and hybrid formats.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems such as

Blackboard.

Required Skills & Experience:

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Counselor Education

and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program.

• Credentialing as a certified School Counselor and licensed

Mental Health Counselor.

• Minimum of five years of field experience as a Mental Health

Counselor and relevant experience as a School Counselor.

• Experience teaching graduate-level courses, particularly field

experience courses such as School Counseling Practicum and
Internship.

• Ability to build partnerships and support students' practicum

and internship placements.

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and multicultural learning

environment.

Educational Requirements:

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Counselor Education

and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program.

• Credentialing as a certified School Counselor and/or Licensed

Mental Health Counselor; credentialing in both areas is
preferred.

• Minimum of five years of relevant field experience as a School

Counselor and/or Mental Health Counselor, with experience in both
settings preferred.

• Experience teaching graduate-level courses, particularly field

experience courses such as practicum and internship in School
Counseling and/or Mental Health Counseling.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, manage, and support student

practicum and internship placements.

• Ability to build partnerships with schools, agencies, and

clinical sites.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty,

staff, and community partners in support of program and student
success.

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and multicultural learning

environment.

Application

To learn more about the Behavioral Science program and the School
of Social and Behavioral Sciences, please visit
https://www.mercy.edu/academics/school-social-behavioral-sciences
.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled. Applications received before October
1, 2026, will be given preference. Electronic applications are
required and must include a cover letter, CV, and the names and
contact information of at least three references. Candidates must
apply online.

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York
City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and
graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business,
Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and
Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving
Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse.
As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy
University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the
country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and
Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their
prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino
students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national
leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several
disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business.
Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in
Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to
help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To
support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of
federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver
education to our students.

Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York
metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time
undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy
students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan
as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their
families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We
offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition
discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the
opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by
offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and
high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to
embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their
lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing
world.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University
actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body
that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and
strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus
community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin,
ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight,
genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that
persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed,
please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839,
Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.

The posted salary range for this position is based on several
legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization.
Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal
work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by
federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Campus Safety

Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming
environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be
found here
.

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York
City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and
graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business,
Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and
Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving
Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse.
As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy
University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the
country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and
Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their
prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino
students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national
leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several
disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business.
Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in
Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to
help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To
support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of
federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver
education to our students.

Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York
metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time
undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy
students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan
as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their
families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We
offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition
discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission:

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the
opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by
offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and
high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to
embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their
lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing
world.

Benefits Eligible:

Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families
with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer
high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition
discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University
actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body
that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and
strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus
community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin,
ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight,
genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that
persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed,
please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839,
Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.

The posted salary range for this position is based on several
legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization.
Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal
work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by
federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Campus Safety

Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming
environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be
found here .