Assistant/Associate Professor

Choosecolumbusga; Troy (AL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University in Troy, Alabama seeks a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Interpreter Training to teach graduate courses in clinical mental health counseling and related specialties. The role includes maintaining a scholarship program, advising and mentoring graduate students, and supervising practicum and internship experiences.

The position supports CACREP accreditation activities, program assessment, and consists of on-ground teaching with service

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program by appointment date.
• Professional identity as a counselor demonstrated through academic preparation and licensure.
• Eligibility for licensure as a Professional Counselor in Alabama (e.g., LPC).
• Academic/professional preparation in CACREP-recognized specialty areas.
• Potential for excellence in graduate teaching, mentoring, and supervision.
• Potential for scholarly productivity aligned with tenure/promotion expectations.
• Ability to teach face-to-face and online learning environments.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach specialized graduate courses in clinical mental health counseling and related areas.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship, research, and professional contribution.
• Advise and mentor graduate students and supervise practicum/internship students.
• Support CACREP accreditation activities and program assessment.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision (CACREP-accredited)

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

• Posting Number: F1080P
• Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor
• Position Type: Faculty
• Department: Department of C R I T - Troy
• Division: College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
• Campus: Troy
• If Faculty position: 12 Month
• Tenure Status: Tenure Track
• Work Status: Full-Time (FT)
• Temporary: No
• Location: Troy - T01
• Job Summary: The tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Interpreter Training position in the College of Education is an on-ground faculty appointment located at the Troy, Alabama campus. The position is primarily responsible for teaching specialized graduate courses in clinical mental health counseling and other counseling specialties; maintaining an active program of scholarship, research, and professional contribution; advising and mentoring graduate students; supervising practicum and internship students; supporting CACREP accreditation and program assessment activities; and providing service to the department, college, university, profession, and community.
• In Class Teaching Percentage:
• Online Teaching Percentage:

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program by the date of appointment.
• 2. Professional identity as a counselor demonstrated through academic preparation, professional experience, licensure, and active engagement in the counseling profession.
• 3. Eligibility for licensure as a Professional Counselor in Alabama (e.g., LPC or equivalent).
• 4. Academic preparation and/or professional experience in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, or another CACREP-recognized specialty area.
• 5. Demonstrated potential for excellence in graduate teaching, student mentoring, and supervision.
• 6. Demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity consistent with expectations for tenure and promotion.
• 7. Ability to teach in both face-to-face and online learning environments.
• 8. Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Current unrestricted Professional Counselor licensure (LPC or equivalent).
• 2. Experience teaching in a CACREP-accredited counselor education program.
• 3. Experience supervising practicum and internship students consistent with CACREP standards.
• 4. Record of scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, externally funded grants, or other evidence of an active research agenda.
• 5. Experience with CACREP accreditation, program evaluation, student learning assessment, or continuous quality improvement processes.
• 6. Experience developing and delivering high-quality online or hybrid graduate instruction.
• 7. Experience advising and mentoring graduate students.
• 8. Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration, leadership, and professional service at the state, regional, or national level.
• 9. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• 10. Expertise in one or more areas that complement departmental needs, such as:
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• School Counseling
• Rehabilitation Counseling
• Addictions Counseling
• Counselor Supervision
• Assessment and Diagnosis
• Crisis and Trauma
• Child and Adolescent Counseling
• Integrated Behavioral Health
• Military or Rural Mental Health

Driving Requirements

Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility

Work Hours

As needed based on course schedule & departmental needs.

Hazardous Conditions

NA

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Posting Date

07/28/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Academic Term Position Will Begin

Fall 2026

Reference Letters

Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact [e-mail].

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Social Media website
   • Indeed
   • Other employment website (please specify below)
   • Employee Referral (please specify below)
   • Local newspaper (please specify below)
   • Professional journal (please specify below)
   • Other source (please specify below)
2. Please specify:

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have an earned doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Are you licensed or eligible for licensure as a Professional Counselor in Alabama (e.g., LPC or equivalent)?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have academic preparation and/or professional experience in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, or another CACREP-recognized specialty area?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. List of References
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Reference 1
2. Letter of Reference 2
3. Letter of Reference 3
4. Unofficial Transcript 2
5. Unofficial Transcript 3
6. Other Document