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Practicum Advisors are professionals who guide and support students during their practical training or internship experiences, often as part of academic or professional programs. They help students bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world practice by providing mentorship, feedback, and evaluation. Practicum Advisors also ensure that students meet the objectives of their practicum, address any concerns that arise, and help them reflect on their growth and experiences. Their role is crucial in helping students develop the skills and confidence needed for their future careers.

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A Practicum Advisor plays a crucial role in guiding students through their field placements by providing mentorship, monitoring progress, and facilitating reflection on practical experiences. Advisors often conduct regular check-ins, offer feedback on performance, and help students navigate any challenges they encounter in the field. They also collaborate closely with site supervisors to ensure learning objectives are met and that students have a supportive environment. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to student development, as well as effective communication with various stakeholders.

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Psychology Professor of Practice for Counseling

Salem, MA • On-site

Salem State College
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Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.***
*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***
Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.
Overview:
The psychology department at Salem State University is seeking a full-time, professor of practice faculty position in counseling beginning in September 2027. Applicants for this position should be prepared to teach primarily evening graduate courses in the MS in Counseling Program (e.g., introductory and advanced counseling theories, counseling methods, legal & ethical issues, multicultural psychology, group counseling, theories of personality, differential diagnosis, marriage and family counseling theories, practicum/internship seminar, developmental psychopathology and other related topics) undergraduate day classes, and advise graduate and undergraduate students. This faculty member will serve as the Clinical Training Director assisting with providing supervision to instructors who teach the practicum and internship seminars and overseeing the practicum and internship program. The ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to infusing multicultural content and social justice principles across the university, including all coursework, research, supervision, advising & mentoring, and training, and contribute to and support efforts to seek and maintain accreditation for the MS Counseling program.
At Salem State University, we are passionate about fostering academic excellence and supporting the learning and growth of our students. We seek faculty who are dedicated to teaching and who thrive in an a diverse and inclusive environment. As a Hispanic and minority serving institution, our strong focus on civic engagement and the success of our students, many of which are first-generation students, ensures that your work will have a meaningful impact both within the university and beyond. Join us at Salem State, where your scholarship, teaching and contributions to our community will be valued and celebrated.
Please Note: This is a four year, fixed term position ending on May 31, 2031.
Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract . Duties include teaching, advising, and demonstrated consistent and substantive effort to maintaining modern skills and knowledge in their field of practice. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.
Clinical Training Director Responsibilities
  1. Verify students' internship eligibility and readiness.
  2. Advise, support, and mentor students through their search for an internship/practicum site.
  3. Manage current and develop new relationships with internship and practicum sites; oversee quality review.
  4. Secure new practicum/internship sites as needed to ensure quality training is available for all students.
  5. Address training/supervision issues/concerns that may arise at internship sites.
  6. Hold mandatory Practicum/Internship Readiness Meetings to orient students to requirements for completing clinical training within the MS Counseling Program.
  7. Manage ALCEA, an electronic database that lists internship sites of current and past internship trainees and on-site clinical supervisors, and on-campus clinical supervisors.
  8. Meet weekly with practicum/internship instructors to provide supervision/consultation.
  9. Develop and implement evaluation systems to monitor the quality of the training delivery.
  10. Be current with and ensure that all federal and state regulatory requirements are met.
  11. Direct educational programming that promotes professional excellence for clinical interns.
  12. Responsible for annual review and update of the Clinical Graduate Student Training Manual.
  13. Maintain documentation on practicum/internship students.
  14. Collaborate with site Training Supervisors on the creation of behaviorally anchored remediation plans for students who are having problems in their practicum/internship sites.
  15. Serve as an instructor of the Practicum/Internship Seminar, including summer session courses.
  16. Participate as a member of MARIACES (Massachusetts/Rhode Island Association for Counselor Education and Supervision). The mission of MARIACES is to advance the education, training, and supervision of counselors to improve the provision of high-quality, multicultural, and competent counseling services across all settings in society.

***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.***
*** Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***
Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
  1. An MA/MS in Counseling Psychology with at least five years of teaching experience at the graduate level.
  2. Three years of post-independent licensure experience.
  3. Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in graduate and/or undergraduate teaching.
  4. License eligibility or licensure as a psychologist and/or mental health counselor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  5. Experience in clinical supervision and training at the graduate level.
  6. A record of implementing inclusivity and social justice principles.

Preferred Qualifications
  1. An earned PhD or PsyD in Counseling or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program.
  2. Experience in and commitment to teaching, research, and advising/mentoring students from a variety of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles.
  3. Salem State University seeks faculty and librarians whose teaching, scholarship, and service will contribute to student success, academic excellence, and the university's public mission. We welcome candidates with demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from varied backgrounds and to support an inclusive learning environment. Applicants may describe relevant accomplishments in teaching, scholarship/research, service, and community-engaged work.

Working Location
This is an on-site, position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities.
Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu .
Application Instructions
***DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.***Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.***
Please apply online at the Salem State Career site and attach CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts. For full consideration, please apply before September 18, 2026.
Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.
This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.
EEO Statement
The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruitment Agencies
Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

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