George Washington University

Assistant Professor & Director, School Counseling Program

George Washington University$80K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education Program
  • Specialization in school counseling at either Masters or Doctoral level
  • Professional experience in school counseling
  • Strong commitment to diversity and anti-oppressive practices
  • Effective teaching demonstrated through peer reviews and student evaluations

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the overall administration and operation of the school counseling program
  • Teach six courses across school counseling and other department programs
  • Engage in recruitment and advising of prospective students
  • Coordinate clinical expectations with the School Counseling clinic director
  • Collaborate with internal and external program supervisors
  • Support students requiring additional professional development
  • Ensure program alignment with CACREP standards

Benefits

  • Full-time employee health benefits
Full Job Description
Recruitment Plan

I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number:
F002628

Academic Title:
Assistant Professor & Director, School Counseling Program

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Administrative Title:
Director, School Counseling Program

Discipline
Education

Specialty:

Contract Type:
Special Service

Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Proposed Start Date:
07/01/2026

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

Position Description Summary:

The George Washington University's Department of Counseling and Human Development School Counseling Program is seeking applicants for a non-tenure-accruing specialized faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, beginning as early as Summer 2026. The Counseling and Human Development Department has a strong identity in diversity, disability, and counseling research. The Department espouses an anti-racist and anti-oppressive stance as it engages in its mission of teaching, research, and service.

Responsibilities: The Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the School Counseling Program will provide comprehensive oversight for the school counseling program, with an approximate enrollment 35 students. This 12-month appointment includes teaching 6 courses within the school counseling program and across programs within the Department of Counseling and Human Development. Additionally, this role includes the administrative duties of the School Counseling Program, including advising, enrollment, scheduling of courses, and other administrative duties as needed. Services responsibilities include engaging in departmental, school, and university committees as needed, dissertation committee engagement, and other service activities as identified by the department.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Oversight

  • Serve as the Administrative lead for the school counseling program, and clinic within the school counseling program.
  • Engage with Office of Student Life and other program coordinators within the department to recruit, provide information sessions and interview prospective students,
  • Advise school counseling students
  • Coordinate with the School Counseling clinic director to ensure students are meeting clinical expectations of the course
  • Collaborate with supervisors (internal and external), faculty, the Director of the School Counseling on-site clinic director to ensure students meet the necessary requirements of the program
  • Provide supports for students in need of additional professional growth
  • Align the program with CACREP standards and expectations, as well as expectations of the Department and School.


Teaching and Clinical Responsibilities:
  • Teach six courses across the fiscal year within the school counseling programs and across departmental programs
  • Demonstrate Effective teaching, evidenced in at least one peer review per year of the contractual period, in student course evaluations, and in course reflections.


Minimum Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications. All applicants must have:
  • Doctorate from a Counselor Education Program (CACREP accredited).
  • Doctorate in counselor education with specialization in school counseling at Masters or Doctoral level
  • Experience in professional school counseling


Advertised Salary:
80,000-90,000

Other Benefits:

This position is eligible for full-time employee health benefits. More information about the benefits that GW offers can be found here: https://hr.gwu.edu/health-benefits

Other Information:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

How to Apply: Please submit an online application. Review of applications will begin on August 12, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

Applicant must include the following information when applying for this position:

(1) letter of application including a statement of qualifications in relation to listed areas of expertise and department mission; a statement regarding the applicant's philosophy of teaching; and a research statement.

(2) current curriculum vitae;

(3) copies of graduate transcripts;

(4) evidence of teaching activity and teaching effectiveness (e.g. peer or student evaluations); and,

(5) contact information from three references

Inquiries should be directed to: Dr. Maggie Parker [email protected]

Department Link:

Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

Quick Link
https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/126249

About George Washington University

George Washington University is a private research university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in a variety of fields, including business, law, medicine, and public policy. The university is located in Washington, D.C., and has a total enrollment of approximately 28,000 students. George Washington University was founded in 1821 and has a long history of academic excellence and research innovation. The university is known for its strong programs in international affairs, political science, and public health.
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