Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling (Tampa Campus)

National Louis University•Tampa, FL

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Counseling at National Louis University in Tampa, Florida, invites applications for a faculty colleague to contribute their knowledge and expertise to our CACREP-accredited Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision programs. NLU also intends to offer a School Counseling track in the near future. The position includes teaching courses at the master’s and doctoral level, supervising students in their practical experiences, serving on dissertation committees, advising, and mentoring students to help them achieve their potential, and serving on university committees as needed. The candidate selected will work with students and faculty from diverse racial, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds, and must be multiculturally competent. The position requires a doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program, and applicants should have, or become an LMHC in Florida within 12 months of hire and/or certified as a school counselor. This position is a 10-month full-time position beginning as soon as it can be filled.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision or equivalent from an accredited institution and preferably from a CACREP accredited doctoral program
ABD will also be considered if candidate is expecting to complete their degree within 6 months of hire date
The ability to teach in-person, blended, hybrid and online formats
Experience in the field of counseling and be licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida (LMHC) within 12 months of hire and/or as a certified school counselor (preference to those who are both)
Must have the ability to contribute to and collaboratively work alongside a diverse departmental faculty and with a diverse student body

Nice To Haves

School Counseling certification in Florida, preferred
Teaching experience in the field of counseling is preferred
Evidence of experience in CACREP accreditation is beneficial

Responsibilities

Teach core counseling courses (both didactic and clinical, including supervision of practicum/internship) for Masters and Doctoral program students in a blended online format (with synchronous and asynchronous elements).
Administrate and supervise practicum and internship experiences
Maintain active membership and involvement with appropriate counseling professional organizations (i.e. ACA, ACES, FCA, FACES, etc.).
Advise students and mentor students.
Participate in university service and professional/scholarly contributions.
Pursue professional development opportunities.
Partake in scholarly activities while meeting the needs of a diverse student body.
Provide community engagement opportunities.
Maintain campus presence.