Open Rank, NTT, School Counseling

Job Description

Job Description

Open Rank, Non-tenure Track Faculty Position

Position Overview :

The School Counseling master’s program in the Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work invites applications for one (1) non-tenure-track (NTT), open rank, 9-month faculty position beginning January 2026. An earned doctorate in Counselor Education, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Education leadership or a closely related field is preferred; candidates who hold a master’s degree in Counseling with at least 10 years of professional practice experience including a strong 1 : 1 counseling background may be considered. With appropriate experience and background there is a possible opportunity for advancement to assuming the role of School Counseling program director.

On Campus and Online School Counseling Program(s)

Aligned with the mission of Merrimack College, the Master of Education in School Counseling represents a dynamic, innovative, and growth-oriented training program with a commitment to the principles and values of supporting all youth in their psychological, academic and career growth and development. Our on-campus and online programs maintain high-touch engagement and connectedness to meet the needs of graduate students as we prepare them to deliver quality care for youth, using strengths-oriented and evidenced-based interventions. Our graduates are trained to meet the growing demand for mental health counseling in schools as well as address academic needs and career and college planning.

As a School Counseling faculty, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing formal on ground and online teaching including; effective delivery of instructional material and course management (e.g., assessments, grading, etc.), advising and mentoring of graduate students, and involvement in school counseling programmatic tasks (such as field supervision, capstone evaluation and portfolio assessment). The successful candidate should demonstrate the experience or ability to teach a range of courses in the counseling discipline including but not limited to : Foundations of School Counseling, Group Counseling, Mental Health Interventions and Assessment in Schools, Counseling Theory and Technique, Research and Leadership in Counseling, and other related courses.

Primary Responsibilities :

The faculty member based on their academic category would teach between 12-16-credit / contact hours (3 or 4 courses) both during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year in addition to advising and mentoring students, attending faculty meetings, completing school counseling programmatic tasks, and other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director or Academic Dean. Courses taught during the summer may be counted within overall teaching load during the academic year.

Required Qualifications :

An earned doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in Counselor Education, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Education leadership or a closely related field.

Evidence of teaching experience at the post-secondary level for at least 5 years.

Demonstrated understanding of counselor supervision in schools and school counselor program evaluation.

Evidence of commitment to excellence in mentoring graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications :

Licensure as a school counselor / school social worker or clinical mental health counselor with a minimum of 10 years of professional practice experience after obtaining licensure.

Experience with online platforms for course delivery and assessment.

Experience with evidence-based practices and assessment of counselor effectiveness.

Demonstrates a strong commitment to serving all youth to ensure that all children have equal access to programming and are supported to engage fully in the learning environment.

Application Materials Should Include :

Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the required and preferred qualifications.

Curriculum vitae.

Experience in teaching specific content area(s) : foundations of school counseling, counseling theory and technique, group counseling, research and leadership; along with copies of teaching evaluations.

Teaching philosophy statement describing how to facilitate engagement and excellence in the classroom for all students.

Statement of experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission and our values.

Contact information for three professional references (name, title, address, phone number, email address). Applicants will be notified before references are contacted.

For questions related to application submission, please contact Dr. Michael Mobley, Academic Dean, Graduate School of Counseling and Social Work at (978) 837-3515 or via email at Mobleym@merrimack.edu.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and priority given to those received by September 15, 2025.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Work Location

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building unity within our community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts, and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,100 undergraduate, 2,500 graduate students and 50 doctoral students from 48 states and 63 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools : arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business and the graduate school of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities / Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 38th in the Regional Universities North category in 2026. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.