Lecturer

Choosecolumbusga; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University in Alabama invites applications for a Lecturer in the Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Interpreter Training. The successful candidate will teach graduate-level counseling courses in a CACREP-accredited program and contribute to curriculum development, student advising, and supervision of practicum and internship students.

This 12-month, non-tenure-track instructional role begins Fall 2026 and supports CACREP accreditation activities while engaging with the department

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program by the start date.
• Professional identity as a counselor educator.
• Experience in counseling, clinical supervision, or counselor education.
• Ability to support CACREP accreditation through instruction and assessment.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level counseling courses in a CACREP-accredited program.
• Provide student advising and mentoring throughout the program.
• Supervise practicum and internship students in clinical settings.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program evaluation.

Skills

CACREP standards

Clinical supervision

Graduate instruction

Student mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate in Counselor Education

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Number: F1083P

Position Title: Lecturer

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Department of C R I T - Global

Division: College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Campus: Troy Online

Faculty Rank:

If Faculty position: 12 Month

Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track?: Non-Tenure Track

Work Status: Full-Time (FT)

Temporary: No

Location: eTroy

Job Summary The Lecturer in the Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Interpreter Training is responsible for teaching graduate-level counseling courses in a CACREP-accredited counselor education program. Responsibilities include course instruction, student advising and mentoring, clinical supervision of practicum and internship students, participation in curriculum development, support for student assessment and remediation processes, service to the department, and contribution to ongoing CACREP accreditation and program evaluation activities.

In Class Teaching Percentage:

Online Teaching Percentage:

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program by the anticipated start date.
• 2. Professional identity as a counselor educator.
• 3. Experience in counseling, clinical supervision, or counselor education.
• 4. Ability to support CACREP accreditation expectations, including instruction, student assessment, and clinical training.
• 5. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Licensed or license-eligible as a Professional Counselor in the State of Alabama.
• 2. Experience teaching graduate counseling courses.
• 3. Experience supervising practicum and internship students.
• 4. Experience with CACREP standards, assessment, remediation, or program evaluation.
• 5. Experience advising and mentoring graduate students.
• 6. Professional experience in clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, rehabilitation counseling, or a related counseling specialty.

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?: Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility

Work Hours Based on teaching schedule and departmental needs.

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibility?: No

Posting Date 07/28/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Academic Term Position Will Begin Fall 2026

Reference Letters

Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact [e-mail].

Supplemental Questions

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Social Media website
   • Indeed
   • Other employment website (please specify below)
   • Employee Referral (please specify below)
   • Local newspaper (please specify below)
   • Professional journal (please specify below)
   • Other source (please specify below)
2. Please specify:

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have an earned doctorate degree in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have experience in counseling, clinical supervision, or counselor education?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. List of References
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Reference 1
2. Letter of Reference 2
3. Letter of Reference 3
4. Unofficial Transcript 2
5. Unofficial Transcript 3
6. Other Document