Assistant Professor of Counseling

Barry University; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Barry University’s Counseling Program in Miami Shores seeks a nine-month faculty member to teach, conduct research, supervise student clinicians, and advise students across Master’s and Doctoral programs. The candidate will participate in dissertation committees and serve on program and university committees while advancing scholarly activity.

A Ph.D. from a CACREP-accredited program and teaching experience are required; Florida licensure or eligibility is preferred, along with clinical

Qualifications

• PhD from CACREP-accredited program.
• Teaching experience in a counseling program.
• Florida license (LMHC/LMFT) preferred or eligible.
• Certification in school counseling and clinical experience in school counseling, CMHC, or marriage & family counseling.

Responsibilities

• Teach 6 courses per academic year in Master’s/Doctoral Counseling programs at Miami Shores campus.
• Provide academic advising to Master’s and Doctoral students.
• Chairs, methodology and design, and/or dissertation committees.
• Serve on program, school, and university committees.
• Engage in counseling profession at local to international levels; maintain research and professional development.
• Establish and maintain community relations; support program duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Research & scholarship

Student supervision

Academic advising

Service

Committee involvement

Community relations

Professional development

Education

PhD from CACREP-accredited program

Job description

Summary

The Counseling Program holds CACREP accreditation in its Master’s in Counseling with specializations in Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling; Clinical Mental Health Counseling; and School Counseling, as well as in its Ph.D. in Counseling. The Ph.D. in Counseling has a Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling specialization. This nine-month faculty position encompasses responsibilities in teaching, research and scholarship, student clinical supervision, service, and academic advising within the Master’s and Doctoral programs. A Level II background screening is required for this position. If the candidate has completed a Level II screening within the past five years, the record may be retrieved with the candidate’s written consent.

Essential Functions

• Teach 6 courses per academic year in the Master’s and/or the Doctoral Program in Counseling across all specializations and at the Miami Shores campus.
• Provide Academic advising to both Master’s and Doctoral level students
• Serve as chair, methodology and design, and/or committee member of doctoral dissertations.
• Serve in program, school, and university committees.
• Be involved in the counseling profession at the local, state, regional, national, and/or international levels
• Maintain ongoing research, scholarship, and professional development.
• Establish and maintain community relations.
• Support the counseling program in other duties as determined by program administrators.

Qualifications/Requirements

The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree from a CACREP-accredited program and have teaching experience in a counseling program.

• Preference will be given to candidates who have: A Florida license (LMHC or LMFT) or are eligible for licensure. Certification in school counseling, and Clinical experience in school counseling, clinical mental health counseling, and/or marriage and family counseling.

Benefits

• Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

About Barry University

Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs.

Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.

Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.