Assistant/Associate Professor in Mental Health Counseling

Maryland Connect • Patuxent Riding, MD

104d • $80,000 - $88,288

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 2025. 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.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Counseling in the areas of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and/or Counselor Education and Supervision, or a related area.
• History of teaching courses in the specialty area.
• Active program of teaching and research in school, educational and/or mental health counseling.
• Strong commitment to graduate education.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teaching across multiple areas, with a focus on mental health counseling.
• History of publications and interest in research.
• Active scholarship and grantsmanship/fund raising.
• Contributing to the program, department, university, and surrounding community.
• Interest in curriculum instruction and program development.
• Student advisement.
• Assisting with field practica.
• Collaboration with colleagues.
• Teaching graduate courses such as Advanced Techniques in Psychotherapy, Practicum, Counseling Theory & Practice, Drug & Alcohol Counseling, Principles & Philosophy of Counseling, Appraisal, Evaluation, & Assessment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance.
• Paid time off for sick leave and collegial sick leave.
• Employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree