Assistant/Associate Professor in Counselor Education and Supervision

Maryland Connect

About The Position

The Department of Counseling and Psychological Studies at Bowie State University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant/ Associate professor position to start in August 2026. We are seeking a doctoral- level professional with a background in mental health counseling. Prospective candidates should possess a doctorate degree from a CACREP-approved program and/or have full time experience at the college/university level working in a CACREP approved program prior to July 1, 2013, should have practica or work experience in either higher education, and/or in the community. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching across multiple areas, with a focus on mental health counseling. Prospective candidates should also have a history of publications and interest in research; active scholarship and grantsmanship/fund raising; and expectations of contributing to the program, department, university, and surrounding community. An interest in curriculum instruction and program development; student advisement; assisting with field practica, and collaboration with colleagues is also highly desired. Instructional responsibilities may include teaching graduate courses such as Practicum, Consultation in Counselor Education and Supervision, Counselor Education Pedagogy, and Trauma and Crisis Counseling. The Candidate must be willing to work evenings and some weekends.

Requirements

Ph.D. or an Ed.D. in Counseling ― in the areas of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and/or Counselor Education and Supervision, or a related area.
Licensed or licensed eligible in Maryland as a professional counselor
Minimum of three (3) professional references, preferably from supervisors, documenting scholarship, program development, student advisement and collaboration with colleagues.
A history of research and related publications in refereed journals and/or periodicals.
Willingness to be flexible in teaching schedule (e.g., evenings, weekends, etc.)
Occasional availability for Saturday activities, such as Graduate Student Open Houses; New Student Orientations; In-services; and Special Events
Occasional availability for field visits for Practicum or Internship supervision.
Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to graduate education and provide a record of potential effectiveness in teaching, scholarly research, and community outreach.

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years (part or full time) experience in a school/educational setting and/or in higher education preferred.
A strong commitment to understanding social justice, advocacy, and cultural proficiency in the field is a plus.
Experience teaching courses in the specialty area and an active program of teaching and research in school, educational and/or mental health counseling is highly desirable, along with a strong interest in teaching related courses.

Responsibilities

Teaching across multiple areas, with a focus on mental health counseling.
Active scholarship and grantsmanship/fund raising.
Contributing to the program, department, university, and surrounding community.
Curriculum instruction and program development.
Student advisement.
Assisting with field practica.
Collaboration with colleagues.
Teaching graduate courses such as Practicum, Consultation in Counselor Education and Supervision, Counselor Education Pedagogy, and Trauma and Crisis Counseling.
Willingness to work evenings and some weekends.