Assistant Professor- School Counseling

Tennessee Technological University; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

University holidays

Medical and life insurance

Retirement

Educational benefits

Deferred compensation

Additional summer teaching pay (enroll

Educational benefits

Job summary

Tennessee Technological University (TN Tech) in Cookeville, Tennessee, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month Counselor Education and Supervision faculty position beginning August 2027. The appointee will teach graduate courses in School Counseling, supervise students, and contribute to research and service activities at the university and in the local community.

Requirements include a CACREP doctoral degree, a School Counseling concentration (or an additional master’s in

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from a CACREP accredited Counselor Education and Supervision program.
• Concentration in School Counseling or a second master’s in School Counseling with Tennessee licensure eligibility.
• Active participation and service in school counseling organizations with potential for scholarly productivity.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses and engage in research and service.
• Provide outstanding instruction, supervision, and clinical skills.
• Advise students, supervise field placements, and participate in committees.
• Engage in professional service at university and community levels.

Skills

CACREP Counselor Ed

School Counseling focus

Licensure eligibility

Scholarly activity

Education

Doctoral degree CACREP

Job description

Full-time, tenure-track, nine-month appointment to begin August 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED

• A doctoral degree from a CACREP accredited Counselor Education and Supervision program. Applicants should have a concentration in School Counseling or an additional master’s degree in School Counseling and be license eligible for School Counseling in Tennessee. Applicants should have participation and service in organizations associated with school counseling and counselor education and demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service.
• Teaching graduate courses such as: Organization and Administration in School Counseling, School-based Practicum and Internships, Professional Issues in the Educational Setting, as well as other related courses.
• The candidate selected for the position is expected to provide outstanding instruction, excellent clinical and supervision skills, maintain an active record of research, and participate in professional service at both the university and community level.
• Supervising students, community service and advocacy, engaging in professional research and advising students are expected, as are serving on university committees and involvement with professional organizations.
• All faculty members fulfill advising responsibilities within the Department.

About the University-

Tennessee Technological University (TN Tech), located in Cookeville, Tennessee, is a comprehensive public university serving approximately 11,000 students. Ranked as one of ‘America’s Top Colleges’ by Forbes, Tennessee Tech is currently classified as a Carnegie R2 research university, but its research enterprise is rapidly increasing. The university offers a strong balance of high-quality STEM programs, social sciences, professional studies, and the arts.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1, Tennessee Tech provides a close-knit academic community while supporting nationally recognized research and outreach initiatives. research and is committed to advancing knowledge, inspiring innovation, and serving the people of Tennessee, the nation, and the world through teaching, research, and service. Cookeville, Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland hub, is an affordable college town with strong health care, education, and outdoor recreation. Nearby lakes, waterfalls, and state natural areas round out a high quality of life for faculty and their families.

SALARY:

Commensurate with education and experience.

• one sick leave day per month
• thirteen (13) University holidays
• medical and life insurance (shared cost with the University)
• retirement
• optional 401K
• educational benefits
• Deferred income and benefits over 12 months
• Opportunities for additional teaching pay in the summer are possible but dependent on enrollments.

Tennessee Tech University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age (40 and over), status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other category protected by federal or state law. Inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies should be directed to [e-mail].

APPLICATION SCREENING WILL BEGIN:

December 1, 2026; open until filled.