Tenure-Track Counseling Professor | Teaching & Research

Mercer University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Tuition waivers

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick leave

Technology discounts

Job summary

Mercer University in Atlanta invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling in the College of Professional Advancement. This tenure-track, nine-month position starts August 1, 2027, with responsibilities across teaching, advising, and scholarly work.

The candidate must hold a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision or a related field, be licensed or license-eligible in Georgia, and show a strong commitment to diversity and social justice.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a regionally accredited university with CACREP accreditation.
• Licensed or licensed-eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia.
• Credentialed as an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS).
• Record of teaching excellence with counseling students.
• Commitment to diversity, advocacy, and social justice.
• Experience teaching adult learners from diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face, blended, and online graduate courses.
• Supervise clinical field experiences and mentor student research.
• Contribute to program development, assessment, and CACREP accreditation.
• Advise students and serve on doctoral committees as needed.
• Engage in research, scholarship, and community partnerships.

Skills

Teaching excellence

CACREP knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Diversity advocacy

Advising

Adult learners

Education

D.Ed./PhD in Counselor Education

Job description

Mercer University in Atlanta invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling in the College of Professional Advancement. This tenure-track, nine-month position starts August 1, 2027, with responsibilities across teaching, advising, and scholarly work.

The candidate must hold a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision or a related field, be licensed or license-eligible in Georgia, and show a strong commitment to diversity and social justice.