Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education

Delta State University; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta State University seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education to teach and supervise clinical experiences in a CACREP accredited program. The ideal candidate will hold a doctorate in Counselor Education, demonstrate clinical competence, and possess teaching experience. Responsibilities include advising students, mentoring, and conducting research. This full-time role offers opportunities for academic and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Benefit Eligible

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctorate required, emphasizing clinical mental health or school counseling.
• Evidence of teaching experience and potential for scholarly achievement is essential.
• Must be eligible for licensure as a Professional Counselor in Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in CACREP core and counseling specialty areas.
• Advise students in a Master’s and/or Specialist level program.
• Provide clinical supervision and develop research publications.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Clinical Competence

Research and Publications

Advising and Mentoring

Leadership Potential

Education

Doctorate in Counselor Education

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education

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Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education

Working Title

Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Counselor Education

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

Department

Department Robert E. Smith School of Nursing & Health Sciences

Posting Number

Posting Number 201201605

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Benefit Eligible Yes

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Salary Basis

Salary Basis 9 month

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Salary & position title based on geographic location and ability to hold on-campus office hours

Position Summary Information

Responsibilities

Position responsibilities are to teach, supervise clinical experiences, and advise students in a Master’s and/or Specialist level CACREP accredited clinical mental health and school counseling program. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: teaching courses in CACREP core and counseling specialty areas; providing clinical supervision to students; producing a focused line of research leading to publications in refereed journals and to external funding; advising/mentoring students; working with faculty in the Counselor Education program and with those entities affiliated with the program; recruiting for the program; participating actively in professional organizations and university committees, and continuously improving the program.

Qualifications

Doctorate in Counselor Education; emphasis and work experience in clinical mental health or school counseling preferred; graduate of CACREP accredited program; NCC certification; eligible for licensure as a Professional Counselor and Board Qualified Supervisor in Mississippi or your state of residence; evidence of clinical competence, successful teaching experience, and potential for excellence in scholarly achievement (e.g., research, publications, and presentations); demonstrated potential for leadership in school or clinical mental health counseling.

Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

-

Preferred Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please list contact information for at least three references. Links to upload letters of reference will not be sent to the recommenders at this time. If you have letters of recommendation which you would like to submit at this time please upload them with your application under optional documents. You may also email them to [e-mail] and we will add them to your application materials.

Additional Information

Open Date

Open Date 04/22/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Specific Questions

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• * Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Unofficial Transcripts

Curriculum Vitae

Writing Sample

Optional Documents

Other Document

Letter of Reference 1

Letter of Reference 2

Letter of Reference 3

Delta State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Delta State University is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from sexual and gender-based discrimination or harassment. Our goal is for all to have equal access to the many great services and opportunities we offer. For more information, or to report an incident, see https://www.deltastate.edu/titleix/ or email [e-mail] .