Assistant Professor

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Professor in Counselor Education. This role involves teaching graduate-level courses, overseeing student internships, and contributing to curriculum development. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to research and community engagement, with a focus on School Counseling. If you are passionate about shaping the future of education and counseling, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact within a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D in Counselor Education required.
• Experience in teaching and research is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in Counselor Education.
• Oversee practicum and internship experiences.
• Maintain scholarly productivity and collaborate with faculty.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Community Engagement

Online Teaching

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D in Counselor Education

Tools

Online Teaching Platforms

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Ph.D. or Ed.D degree in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited counseling program. Qualifying degrees must be conferred at time of application and received from appropriately accredited institutions. Licensure as a School Counselor in North Carolina or eligibility for licensure in NC is required. Demonstrated history of research, teaching, and service.

Eligibility for or licensed as a School Counselor in North Carolina.

(1) Certified as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and/or as a National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) (2) Online teaching experience in graduate courses in Counselor Education. (3) Experience with clinical supervision. (4) Experience pursuing funding for research and scholarly activities. (5) Experience teaching and/or advising graduate level counselor education students. (6) Demonstrated history of community engagement. (7) Familiarity with CACREP standards and program assessment. (8) Leadership/administrative experience (9) Four years teaching in Counselor Education (10) History of providing professional development in collaboration with school and community partners

To be considered for this position, applicants must complete an online profile and upload a letter of interest, current CV/resume, a written statement of teaching philosophy, research agenda/areas, and a list of professional references including contact information. The final candidate of choice must also provide official transcripts of conferred degrees.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Job Title	Assistant Professor
Position Number	931503
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH COE Interdisciplinary Professio
Department Homepage	https://education.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Assistant Professor
Working Title	Assistant Professor
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category	Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview	The College of Education at East Carolina University houses six instructional departments as well as the Office of Research and Innovation, Educator Preparation, Rural Education Institute, McClammy Counseling and Research Laboratory, and the Center for STEM Education. The Department of Interdisciplinary Professions within the College of Education has graduate programs in the areas of Counselor Education, Adult Education, and Library Science as well as certificate programs in School Counseling, Integrated Behavioral Health with Rural Youth, Student Affairs in Higher Education, Education in Healthcare, Community College Instruction, and Instructional Design in Adult Education. The Department includes 24 full-time faculty and 400 graduate students. The Counselor Education Program has specializations in clinical mental health, school, and student affairs and college counseling, offering a MS degree and all necessary requirements for professional licensure in North Carolina. The Counselor Education Program includes 8 full time faculty and 133 graduate students, most of whom are full time. The program is taught fully online although 92% of current counselor education students reside within North Carolina.
Job Duties	The CACREP-accredited Counselor Education program at East Carolina University is seeking a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty member at the assistant level, with a professional specialization in School Counseling, starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, preferably August 2025. The program is located in the Department of Interdisciplinary Professions in the College of Education. Responsibilities of this position include teaching various graduate-level courses in Counselor Education, overseeing supervision of practicum and internship experiences, maintaining robust scholarly productivity, as well as collaborating with faculty colleagues on curriculum development, advising, recruitment, and admissions activities. Potential program services roles may include leading residency planning and coordination, clinical experience coordination, or other roles contingent upon program needs. The MS in Counselor Education at East Carolina University includes CACREP accredited specializations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Student Affairs and College Counseling. Faculty members teach across all three specializations, and this position specifically will be focused in the area of School Counseling, although not exclusively. Faculty are expected to teach online courses in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. Although courses are taught online, faculty maintain an on-campus presence and are not considered DE. Regional transformation through service, teaching and scholarship is a critical focus for the University and the Counselor Education program. Applicants with a commitment to service to the university, regional community, profession and/or a history of community engagement are encouraged to apply. Contingent upon availability of funding.
Minimum Education/Experience
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Special Instructions to Applicant
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	02/20/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	03/23/2025
Rank Level	Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/83998
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