Assistant or Associate Professor of Counseling - Tenure Track

Eastern Mennonite University • Harrisonburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Eastern Mennonite University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor positions in its CACREP-accredited Graduate Counseling Program (Clinical Mental Health Counseling). We offer a mentorship-driven, small-cohort environment that emphasizes depth, psychodynamic, humanistic, and expressive arts approaches. Candidates enthusiastic about community-focused research and grant work will thrive supporting our active $2.38M HRSA grant initiative expanding behavioral health care to rural and medically underserved populations.

Requirements

• PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program.
• ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of instructor.
• Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia preferred.
• Applicants must have a strong commitment to serving and working within a community of diverse learners.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Eastern Mennonite University is not offering visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

Nice To Haves

• A track record of active, inclusive, student-centered teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching load would include graduate courses in clinical mental health counseling, typically 3-4 courses per semester.
• May include providing leadership for clinical practicum and internship placements through the role of Professional Practice Coordinator (course releases provided).
• Engage in ongoing academic scholarship in counseling, including research collaborations with students.
• A tenure-track position requires the development of an ongoing, scholarly research agenda.
• Remain current in the field of clinical mental health counseling and best practices in counselor education.
• Provide faculty service to EMU at the departmental and university levels.
• Department and university service is expected in the form of advising and mentoring students and participation on university committees.

Benefits

• 403(b) plan featuring a generous employer match.
• Substantial tuition remission programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, and employer-supported health savings account (HSA).
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Accident, critical illness, additional life insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• 15 holidays.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a collaborative campus culture.
• Moving allowance available for eligible out-of-area hires to support your transition to Harrisonburg.
• Complimentary admission to EMU home athletic and cultural arts events, plus employee discounts across university dining venues, bookstore, and the University Outpost.

What This Job Offers

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