F0098 Assistant Professor of Counselor Education in the School of Education
About The Position
Norfolk State University’s Department of Secondary Education and School Leadership in the School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counselor Education. The position teaches graduate courses in the Master of Arts in Counseling Education and contributes to curricula aligned with CACREP standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills and techniques; conduct and publish scholarly research; participate in scholarly activities to secure external funding; and advise and mentor graduate students. The role also supports program development, curriculum review, assessment of student learning, program coordination and administration, recruitment, admissions, programming, and service on departmental, school, and university committees. The department’s counseling degree offers concentrations in School Counseling PK-12 and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program and be independently licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia or eligible for Virginia licensure. The university seeks candidates knowledgeable about CACREP standards and experienced in one or more of substance abuse/addictions, school counseling, or clinical supervision. Preference is also given to candidates with school counseling licensure, published research, professional association involvement or field partnerships, clinical supervisor certification or eligibility to provide Virginia licensure supervision, and experience working with diverse or underrepresented populations. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Review of applications begins October 25, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday; mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered submissions are not accepted.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program.
- Independent Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license, or eligibility for Virginia licensure.
- Knowledge of CACREP accreditation standards.
- Experience in one or more of substance abuse/addictions, school counseling, or clinical supervision.
- Demonstrated expertise in communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills and techniques.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
- Submit a statement reflecting teaching philosophy and experience with initiatives, students, or communities from underrepresented populations.
Nice To Haves
- Virginia school counseling licensure or eligibility for reciprocity.
- Published research in mental health or counselor education.
- Active involvement in professional associations and/or partnerships in the field.
- Approved clinical supervisor certification or eligibility to provide supervision for licensure in Virginia.
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background.
Responsibilities
- Teach graduate courses in the Master of Arts in Counseling Education degree.
- Develop counseling curricula that meet CACREP standards.
- Conduct scholarly research, publish in respected refereed scholarly journals and/or academic presses, and participate in scholarly activities to secure external funding.
- Advise and mentor graduate students and hold office hours as designated by the University.
- Engage in program development, curriculum reviews, and assessment of student learning.
- Support program coordination and administration, including recruitment, admissions, and programming.
- Serve on Departmental, School, and University committees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
