Assistant/Associate Professor

The University of North Carolina; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks a tenure-line Assistant/Associate Professor in Counseling & Educational Development with a Clinical Mental Health or Couple and Family specialization, emphasizing addictions. You will teach in master’s and doctoral programs, mentor students, and coordinate the Addictions Treatment Post-Baccalaureate Certificate.

This 9-month position begins August 1, 2027, with a recruitment range of $75,000–$87,000 and a strong expectation to develop an

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program.
• ABD candidates will be considered if they complete the degree by August 2027.
• Preferred training in clinical mental health or couple and family counseling with addictions emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, supervising, and mentoring master’s and doctoral students.
• Developing a focused research agenda and pursuing external funding.
• Coordination and outreach activities related to the Addictions Treatment Certificate.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Research

Education

Doctorate in Counselor Education (CACREP-accredited)

Job description

Position Information

Position Number

Position Number 001353

Functional Title

Functional Title Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Type

Position Eclass

Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Department consists of a collegial faculty and focuses solely on counselor education, offering programs in three specializations at the master’s level: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Couple and Family Counseling, and School Counseling; and a Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education; all are accredited by CACREP . In addition, the Department offers two post-baccalaureate certificate programs: Mental Health in Children and Adolescents, and Addictions Treatment. The Department has consistently ranked in the top 10 by the U.S. News and World Report for over 25 years. CED is a student-centered, full-time, daytime, in-person program.

Position Summary

Faculty in the Department of Counseling and Educational Development ( CED ) in the School of Education at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro seek a colleague for a tenure line Assistant/Associate Professor with a Clinical Mental Health or Couple and Family specialization, with a particular emphasis on addictions. We are searching for a team-oriented individual who would contribute to teaching in our master’s and doctoral programs, and provide leadership and coordination for our Addictions Treatment Post-Baccalaureate Certificate.

This position involves:

• Teaching, supervising, and mentoring students.
• Developing a strong, focused research agenda and pursuing external funding.
• Coordination and outreach activities.

CED is home for graduate students with a variety of racial, socioeconomic, geographical, and cultural backgrounds. CED faculty actively mentor and advise students at both the master’s and doctoral levels. This position is a 9-month full-time position beginning August 1, 2027.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates for this position must have an earned doctorate in counselor education from a CACREP -accredited program. ABD candidates will be considered if they provide evidence of degree completion by August 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

Training in clinical mental health counseling or couple and family counseling specializations are preferred. Additional preferred qualifications include applicants having, or being eligible for, relevant counselor credentials (e.g., LCMHC , LCAS ) in North Carolina. Professional experience and expertise in addictions is highly valued.

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $75,000 - $87,000

Org #-Department

Org #-Department Counseling and Edu Development - 12003

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/01/2026

For Best Consideration Date

For Best Consideration Date 10/15/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Permanent

Time Limited Duration

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 9

FLSA

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort

Work Environment Inside - C

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Teaching Philosophy
• Research Statement

Optional Documents

• Reference Letter 1
• Reference Letter 2
• Reference Letter 3
• Link to Professional Portfolio

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
• UNCGjobsearch Website
• Greensboro News & Record
• Carolina Peacemaker
• Other Newspaper
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• Inside Higher Ed
• Other Professional Journal
• NCWorks.gov
• UNC System Job Board
• Other Online Job Board
• Personal Networking
• Other
• * If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here. (Open Ended Question)
• * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
• Yes
• No
• * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?
• Yes
• No