Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling - College of Health Sciences
About The Position
The Department of Psychology, Counseling and Family Science at Lipscomb University seeks an Assistant Professor for a tenure-track position beginning August 2027 in its CACREP-accredited M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. The successful candidate will teach graduate counseling courses; provide supervision, mentoring, and academic advisement; engage in scholarly activity and professional development; and contribute university service. Candidates should have practical or applied counseling experience and be eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation in Tennessee. The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling has maintained CACREP accreditation since 2014 and offers specializations in play therapy, addiction, and research. Faculty also provide specialized workshops for students and professionals nationwide. Lipscomb University is a Christian liberal arts teaching and research institution in Nashville, Tennessee. The university describes its mission as integrating Christian faith and practice with academic excellence and service.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited institution is sought for the ideal candidate.
- Experience teaching counseling at the graduate level is sought for the ideal candidate.
- Practical or applied counseling experience.
- Eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation in Tennessee.
Nice To Haves
- Active membership in the Church of Christ is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach graduate counseling courses.
- Provide supervision.
- Mentor students.
- Engage in scholarly activity.
- Provide academic advisement.
- Participate in professional development.
- Contribute university service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
