Assistant Professor, Counseling (Tenure-Track)

University of Montevallo; Montevallo (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Montevallo invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This faculty member will teach, supervise field experiences, and engage in scholarly activity within our CACREP-accredited program.

The successful candidate will advise graduate students, supervise practicum/internship, pursue an active research agenda, and participate in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program.
• University-level teaching experience in counseling.
• Education and clinical experience in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
• Active professional engagement, including at least two of: professional development, professional service/advocacy, ongoing clinical practice, research.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level CACREP core courses and Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization.
• Provide academic advising to graduate students.
• Supervise graduate student field placements (practicum/internship).
• Maintain an independent research agenda and engage in scholarly activity.
• Engage in professional counseling organizations and demonstrate active professional identity.
• Recruit graduate students and contribute to program growth.
• Serve on university, college, and department committees.

Skills

Teaching

Supervision

Research

Education

CACREP-accredited Doctorate in Counselor Education

Job description

The University of Montevallo invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling position specializing in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This faculty member will contribute to our CACREP-accredited program by teaching, supervising, conducting research, and engaging in service to the university and profession.

• Teach graduate-level courses in core CACREP and Clinical Mental Health Counseling specialization areas.
• Provide academic advising to graduate students.
• Supervise graduate student field placements (practicum/internship).
• Maintain an independent research agenda and engage in scholarly activities (e.g., publish in peer-reviewed journals, deliver professional presentations).
• Engage in professional counseling organizations and demonstrate active professional identity (e.g., ACA, AMHCA, ALCA).
• Actively recruit graduate students and contribute to program growth..
• Serve on university, college, and department committees and contribute to the broader counseling community.

Education and Experience

• Doctorate in Counselor Education from aCACREP-accredited program (orrelated doctoral degree with one full-time faculty year before July 1, 2013).
• University-level teaching experience in counseling.
• Education and clinical experience in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
• Active professional engagement, including at least two of the following:
• Professional development in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
• Professional service/advocacy in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
• Ongoing clinical practice.
• Research/scholarly activity in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

• Professional counseling identity demonstrated through:
• Membership in national and state counseling organizations (e.g.,ACA,AMHCA,ALCA).
• Relevant professional credentials (e.g.,LPC, NCC).

Preferred Education and Experience

• Established research agenda in counselor education.
• Experience in securing external funding for academic research.
• Demonstrated leadership in graduate counseling education.

Licenses, Certification or Registrations

Candidates must hold or be eligible for counseling licensure as an LPC in Alabama within 18 months of hire.

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.