The Department of Behavioral Science within the School of Health Sciences at Touro University and University System invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Position is effective July 1, 2026. The university places a high priority on teaching excellence and on research with an expectation that the candidate will also be active in their professional field.

The successful candidate will be expected to support our growing student population through teaching, advising, collaborating on research initiatives, and will work in collaboration with other programs within the department.

Responsibilities

Education/Experience

• Candidates must have a doctoral degree in counseling, counselor education, or a related field from a CACREP-accredited program OR have taught for a minimum of one full year in a counseling program prior to July 1, 2013.
• Candidate must identify as a Counselor Educator (e.g. sustained membership in professional counseling organization(s), national certification, etc.).
• Evidence of teaching graduate-level Mental Health Counseling Courses.
• Evidence of clinical supervision experience.
• Have history of, or evidence of promise in, scholarship appropriate for the discipline and rank.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Competence and/or experience in technology as an educational tool (e.g., CANVAS, Blackboard, WebCT, D2L) (required)
• A commitment to work in multicultural and urban education settings (required)
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills (required)
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently (required)
• Ability to be organized and work on multiple tasks simultaneously (required)
• Collaborative team player with an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong ability to work effectively with others (required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (required)
• Experience with Experiential Learning Cloud (formerly Tevera) (preferred)
• SPSS skills (required), data analysis knowledge in Excel (preferred)
• Internet journal library and Google Scholar search experience (required)
• Experience using various Electronic Medical Record platforms (required)
• Experience with CACREP standards and review process (preferred)
• CSI honor society membership and/or experience (preferred)
• Program Evaluation experience (preferred)

Certifications/Licensures

• Licensed (or New York State license eligible) as a Mental Health Counselor in New York (required)
• CASAC certification holder (preferred)

Travel

• Travel between meetings at multiple locations.

Working Conditions

• Extensive time sitting and standing.
• Extensive use of computers.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance  
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

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