Director of M.A. Counseling Program (Remote)

DIRECTOR OF M.A. COUNSELING PROGRAM (REMOTE)

About Culver-Stockton College: Culver-Stockton College is a dynamic and student-centered institution located in the heart of the Midwest. With a commitment to providing a transformative educational experience, we prepare our students for success both in their careers and as responsible citizens in a global society.

Position Description: Culver-Stockton invites applications for the Director of its Master’s Program in Counseling. This full-time, 12-month, remote position begins in the fall of 2026. The college seeks a Counselor Educator Core Faculty member with the ability to guide it through the final stages of initial CACREP accreditation. The successful candidate will also teach a variety of counseling courses, Practicum, Internship, and specialty areas of Clinical Mental Health and/or School Counseling. The Director will balance strategic administrative oversight with a commitment to academic excellence, ensuring the program aligns with both institutional mission and professional licensure standards across state lines.

About the Counseling Department: Culver-Stockton College offers a 60-credit M.A. in Counseling degree with specializations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and/or School Counseling. This degree prepares students to pursue licensure in most states or certification as a school counselor. The program is designed for working adults with classes offered online, live virtual classes, and a week-long summer campus residency. The program is actively pursuing CACREP accreditation and is awaiting confirmation of site visit dates anticipated for fall 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Obtaining and maintaining CACREP accreditation for the program.
• Author all CACREP self-studies, compliance documentation, and annual reports.
• Planning, coordinating, and administering the Counselor Education Program. This includes providing year-round leadership for the program’s operations, recruiting, designing and refining a robust curriculum, and ensuring all syllabi and assessments are explicitly mapped to current CACREP standards.
• Responding to inquiries related to the Counselor Education Program.
• Conducting program evaluation to ensure quality and effectiveness.
• Managing the program budget and providing input creation of the budget and making recommendations for expenditures.
• Recruit, hire, and mentor a diverse core of faculty and adjuncts.
• Establish and maintain practicum and internship infrastructures that comply with CACREP expectations for supervised field experiences.
• Maintain a teaching load of 18 credits annually to ensure direct engagement with students while prioritizing administrative milestones.
• Provide on-site leadership during required program residencies, graduations, and key recruitment events.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in CounselorEducation & Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a full-time faculty memberwithin an accredited counseling program.
• A strong familiarity with CACREP standards and accreditation; proven track record ofleading an academic program through CACREP accreditation is desired.
• Active clinical counseling licensure (LPC, LPCC, LMHC, orequivalent) in good standing.
• Demonstrated qualifications to oversee clinical supervision consistent with CACREP standards.
• Strong record of scholarly activity, professional service, and community engagement.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement matching, tuition remission/exchangeand much more.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

How to Apply:

Interested candidatesshould submit the following application materials to Culver-Stockton College, Human Resources, One College Hill, Canton, MO 63435.Electronic submissions to humanresources@culver.edu are highly encouraged!

• Acover letter addressing qualifications.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial okay).
• Copies of counseling licenses/certifications.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Review ofapplications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.