Lecturer in School and Mental Health Counseling

The division of Human Development and Quantitative Methods at The University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education (GSE) seeks nominees and applicants for a lecturer position in the area of school and mental health counseling. The successful applicant would help provide leadership in our school and mental health counseling programs and teach core courses such as counseling theory and interventions, ethics, assessment and diagnosis, and career counseling. He/she would help with the management of our practica and internship placements, and contribute to our student recruitment and advising efforts. This appointment will be for one academic year and can be renewed twice for a total of three years , contingent upon a satisfactory performance evaluation after each year. We will begin reviewing applications on Nov. 5, 2025, and will continue to consider new applications until the position is filled. Competitive candidates for the position must show a strong background in graduate-level teaching and advising and have a minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in the counseling field; a record of peer-reviewed publication, particularly focused on counseling practice and research, is preferred but not required. Applicants must have earned a doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology, counselor education, or a related field. Licensure as a professional counselor (LPC or LMHC) or psychologist is required, with the LPC license preferred; school counseling certification also is preferred but not required. Please upload the following materials to Interfolio: a letter expressing your interest and general qualifications, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, selected publications (2-3) or other relevant manuscripts. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2025-10-06