Master of Arts in Counseling Program Director
Hannibal-LaGrange University, Hannibal, Missouri, United States, 63401
Position Number:
1.2.18.1
Date:
February 19, 2026
Position Title:
Master of Arts in Counseling Program Director / Open Rank Faculty Position
Department:
Academics
Division:
Professional Studies
Number of hours per week for which this position is budgeted:
40
Number of months per year for which this position is budgeted:
12
Reports to:
Vice President of Academic Administration
Start Date:
July 1, 2026
FSLA Requirement:
Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY The Master of Arts in Counseling (MACO) Program Director provides academic, administrative, and spiritual leadership for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s online graduate counseling program. This full-time, 12-month position includes faculty appointment at an open rank in Christian Counseling and carries primary responsibility for program development, enrollment growth, accreditation preparation and maintenance, curriculum oversight, faculty recruitment, and maintaining and fostering external partnerships.
The Director will lead the MACO program toward compliance with Missouri and Illinois licensure standards, develop a system for clinical partnerships in our region, and guide the program’s strategic development toward CACREP accreditation. As a faculty member, the Director will teach core counseling courses, mentor students, supervise clinical experiences as appropriate, and model integration of Christian faith with professional counseling practice.
Employee must possess a vibrant, personal Christian faith including a clear testimony of Christian conversion and be actively involved in an evangelical, preferably Southern Baptist, church.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Leadership and Administration
Provide overall leadership for the MACO program, including strategic planning, assessment, and continuous improvement
Oversee program operations, policies, and procedures
Lead curriculum design and revision to ensure alignment with Missouri and Illinois licensure requirements
Guide preparation for CACREP accreditation, including standards alignment and documentation
Accreditation and Licensure
Serve as primary leader for CACREP research, preparation, and application
Ensure curriculum, faculty qualifications, and clinical hours meet accreditation and licensure standards
Monitor changes in state licensure requirements and recommend updates as needed
Faculty Leadership
Teach core graduate counseling courses in the MACO program
Teach undergraduate psychology and counseling courses
Ensure faculty qualifications align with CACREP and institutional standards
Student Recruitment and Enrollment Growth
Collaborate with admissions and marketing to promote the MACO program
Represent the program at conferences and recruitment events in Missouri and Western Illinois
Clinical Partnerships
Develop and expand clinical placement networks in Northeast Missouri and Illinois.
Cultivate relationships with community mental health agencies, churches, and counseling organizations
Faith Integration and Mentorship
Model integration of Christian faith, ethical practice, and professional counseling standards
Mentor students academically, spiritually, and professionally
Other duties as assigned
DEPARTMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS
Work closely with the Online & Graduate Studies Department, Admissions, Marketing, Clinical Partners, and Academic Administration
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of counselor education, counseling theory, and clinical practice
Understanding of CACREP standards and licensure requirements
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Commitment to Christian faith integration in counseling education
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING
Required:
Earned doctoral degree in Counseling, Counselor Education, or related field
Doctoral candidates may be considered with clinical experience
Eligibility for counseling licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois
Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate-level counseling courses
Preferred:
Experience directing or coordinating a counseling program
Familiarity with CACREP accreditation processes
Clinical counseling experience and online teaching experience
To apply, please submit an application, including a cover here.
Disclaimer * This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. HLGU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills, or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.
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1.2.18.1
Date:
February 19, 2026
Position Title:
Master of Arts in Counseling Program Director / Open Rank Faculty Position
Department:
Academics
Division:
Professional Studies
Number of hours per week for which this position is budgeted:
40
Number of months per year for which this position is budgeted:
12
Reports to:
Vice President of Academic Administration
Start Date:
July 1, 2026
FSLA Requirement:
Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY The Master of Arts in Counseling (MACO) Program Director provides academic, administrative, and spiritual leadership for Hannibal-LaGrange University’s online graduate counseling program. This full-time, 12-month position includes faculty appointment at an open rank in Christian Counseling and carries primary responsibility for program development, enrollment growth, accreditation preparation and maintenance, curriculum oversight, faculty recruitment, and maintaining and fostering external partnerships.
The Director will lead the MACO program toward compliance with Missouri and Illinois licensure standards, develop a system for clinical partnerships in our region, and guide the program’s strategic development toward CACREP accreditation. As a faculty member, the Director will teach core counseling courses, mentor students, supervise clinical experiences as appropriate, and model integration of Christian faith with professional counseling practice.
Employee must possess a vibrant, personal Christian faith including a clear testimony of Christian conversion and be actively involved in an evangelical, preferably Southern Baptist, church.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Leadership and Administration
Provide overall leadership for the MACO program, including strategic planning, assessment, and continuous improvement
Oversee program operations, policies, and procedures
Lead curriculum design and revision to ensure alignment with Missouri and Illinois licensure requirements
Guide preparation for CACREP accreditation, including standards alignment and documentation
Accreditation and Licensure
Serve as primary leader for CACREP research, preparation, and application
Ensure curriculum, faculty qualifications, and clinical hours meet accreditation and licensure standards
Monitor changes in state licensure requirements and recommend updates as needed
Faculty Leadership
Teach core graduate counseling courses in the MACO program
Teach undergraduate psychology and counseling courses
Ensure faculty qualifications align with CACREP and institutional standards
Student Recruitment and Enrollment Growth
Collaborate with admissions and marketing to promote the MACO program
Represent the program at conferences and recruitment events in Missouri and Western Illinois
Clinical Partnerships
Develop and expand clinical placement networks in Northeast Missouri and Illinois.
Cultivate relationships with community mental health agencies, churches, and counseling organizations
Faith Integration and Mentorship
Model integration of Christian faith, ethical practice, and professional counseling standards
Mentor students academically, spiritually, and professionally
Other duties as assigned
DEPARTMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS
Work closely with the Online & Graduate Studies Department, Admissions, Marketing, Clinical Partners, and Academic Administration
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of counselor education, counseling theory, and clinical practice
Understanding of CACREP standards and licensure requirements
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Commitment to Christian faith integration in counseling education
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING
Required:
Earned doctoral degree in Counseling, Counselor Education, or related field
Doctoral candidates may be considered with clinical experience
Eligibility for counseling licensure in Missouri and/or Illinois
Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate-level counseling courses
Preferred:
Experience directing or coordinating a counseling program
Familiarity with CACREP accreditation processes
Clinical counseling experience and online teaching experience
To apply, please submit an application, including a cover here.
Disclaimer * This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. HLGU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills, or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.
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