Program Director & Assistant/Associate Professor, Community and Trauma Counseling
Philadelphia University’s College of Science, Health and the Liberal Arts invites applications for a Program Director & Assistant/Associate Professor for the Master of Science in Community and Trauma Counseling. This position provides opportunities to lead our comprehensive, innovative, multidisciplinary and flexible education in trauma counseling to prepare graduates for professional practice, public policy, consulting and research.

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative teacher/practitioner who will lead this cutting edge program in trauma education and preparation for practice. The Program Director & Assistant/Associate Professor is expected to demonstrate the integration of research and practice, facilitate community-based learning opportunities and model the best practices in therapeutic intervention by participating in academia while maintaining clinical practice.

Duties include, but are not limited to, program development and curricular design, engagement in teaching responsibilities in the applicant’s area of expertise, development and maintenance of relationships with area agencies and community partners, participation in scholarly activity in collaboration with students and engagement in interdepartmental and university-wide collaboration. Additional responsibilities include providing general oversight of all program activities including human resources, budget, curriculum, facilities, admissions and accreditation. Pre-employment background check is required.

Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned doctorate, at least 6 years of clinical experience in practice related to trauma, a minimum of 3 years teaching experience (full or part time) and some background in management/administration.

Application Procedure: Submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; teaching philosophy and research interest statement to Dr. Matt Dane Baker, Executive Dean, College of Science, Health and the Liberal Arts, Philadelphia University, School House Lane and Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497, or by email to Communitytraumajobs@philau.edu