Assistant Professor, Counseling (Tenure-Track)

University of Montevallo • Montevallo, AL

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About The Position

The University of Montevallo invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling position specializing in Couples & Family Counseling. This faculty member will contribute to our CACREP-accredited program by teaching, supervising, conducting research, and engaging in service to the university and profession.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program (or related doctoral degree with one full-time faculty year before July 1, 2013).
• University-level teaching experience in counseling.
• Education and clinical experience in Couples & Family Counseling.
• Active professional engagement, including at least two of the following:
• Professional development in Couples & Family Counseling.
• Professional service/advocacy in Couples & Family Counseling.
• Ongoing clinical practice.
• Research/scholarly activity in Couples & Family Counseling.
• Professional counseling identity demonstrated through:
• Membership in national and state counseling organizations (e.g., ACA, AAMFT, ALCA).
• Relevant professional credentials (e.g., NCC, LPC, LMFT).
• Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure in Alabama within 18 months of hire as one of the following:
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) OR dual-licensed as both an LMFT and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• If holding only an LPC, the candidate must have significant clinical experience in Couples & Family Counseling.
• Marriage & Family Associate/Intern leading to LMFT licensure in Alabama is also acceptable.

Nice To Haves

• Established research agenda in counselor education.
• Experience in securing external funding for academic research.
• Demonstrated leadership in graduate counseling education.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in core CACREP and Couples & Family Counseling specialization areas.
• Provide academic advising to graduate students.
• Supervise graduate student field placements (practicum/internship).
• Maintain an independent research agenda, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and seek external funding.
• Engage in professional counseling organizations and demonstrate active professional identity (e.g., ACA, AAMFT, ALCA).
• Actively recruit graduate students and contribute to program growth.
• Serve on university, college, and department committees and contribute to the broader counseling community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees