The Department of Counseling & Psychological Services (The Counseling Center) invites applications for a non-classroom faculty-ranked Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker position. This is a 9-month full-time, non-teaching, tenure track position. Faculty rank will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, expertise, and training. The position will begin in August 2026.

This non-teaching faculty position has a primary focus on providing mental health counseling services to WCU students; provide short-term individual treatment, group therapy, counseling, crisis work, and outreach programming across campus. The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to the diverse needs of WCU students and collaborate with department counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other University health care professionals to provide care.

The schedule includes four in-office clinical days and one out of office day for service and scholarly activities. The schedule includes providing 24 clinical hours per week during the Fall and Spring Semesters. Additional compensation is given for those counselors that work during the winter and summer breaks.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide psychological counseling to the student population
• Provide short-term individual treatment, group therapy, counseling, crisis work, and outreach programming across campus
• Provide attention to the diverse needs of WCU students
• Collaborate with department psychologists/counselors, psychiatrists, and other University health care professionals
• Engage in scholarly activities (i.e., professional publications and presentations)
• Serve the University and the community through participation in various committees
• Supervise graduate-level trainees
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Licensed as a Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, or Counselor in Pennsylvania (Applicants that are Pennsylvania license eligible may be considered)
• Clinical experience providing short-term/brief therapy
• Clinical experience providing crisis intervention
• Experience working with a diverse group of clients and cultural backgrounds

• Clinical experience working at a university counseling center setting; and/or
• Clinical experience providing group therapy; and/or
• Experience providing outreach programs; and/or
• Experience providing clinical supervision to practicum students/colleagues

Apply online.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. 

Applicants must successfully complete the application & interview process to be considered as a finalist.

Required Documents for Consideration

To be considered as an applicant for this position, you must submit the following: 

• Cover letter 
• Curriculum vitae
• List of three professional references with contact information (Include title, email address, and telephone number)
• Service Statement (see below) (Will be required to provide if invited for an interview)

West Chester University is a community of educators that develops graduates to succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU GRADUATES WILL:

• Apply scientific reasoning and demonstrate quantitative and qualitative literacy
• Collaborate with others to solve problems and address societal needs
• Communicate effectively and participate in civic discourse
• Engage inclusively in a diverse society
• Understand the ethical implications of decisions and the world in which they live

INSTITUTIONAL GOALS:

To fulfill its mission as a public institution serving the Commonwealth, West Chester University will focus on student success and institutional improvement as measured by the degree to which WCU demonstrates:

• Access to learning
• Community and cultural engagement
• Continuous improvement
• Critical thinking
• Inclusion
• Scholarly and creative activities
• Sustainability

Given this, please select from one of the prompts below to create a service statement (no more than 1 page)

Engagement with the Campus Community

• Describe your efforts to create an inclusive and supportive campus environment for all students, faculty, and staff. How have you contributed to fostering a sense of belonging in your department or institution?

Mentorship and Student Support

• How have you worked to support and mentor students with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives? Share specific examples of how you have helped students navigate challenges in their academic or professional journeys.

Outreach and Community Involvement

• Discuss your experiences working with community organizations, schools, or educational programs that aim to expand access to higher education. How have you helped ensure broader participation in your field?

Pedagogical and Curricular Contributions

• How have you contributed to developing curricula, programs, or initiatives that are accessible and relevant to a broad range of students? Provide examples of how you have designed or implemented courses that engage with multiple perspectives.

Professional Development and Collaboration

• Reflect on your participation in initiatives, committees, or professional development activities that aim to create a welcoming academic environment. How have you collaborated with colleagues to enhance student success and engagement?

Research and Scholarship Impact

• In what ways has your research or scholarly work contributed to increasing opportunities, perspectives, and voices in your field? Describe any projects or initiatives aimed at broadening participation, access or engagement.