F0098 Assistant Professor of Counselor Education in the School of Education

DHRM • Norfolk, VA

3d • Onsite

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 role teaches graduate courses in the Master of Arts in Counseling Education program and contributes to curriculum development aligned with CACREP standards. The successful candidate will conduct and publish scholarly research, pursue scholarly activities that may secure external funding, and demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills and techniques.

The position also includes advising and mentoring graduate students; holding designated university office hours; participating in program development, curriculum review, and student-learning assessment; supporting program coordination and administration, including recruitment, admissions, and programming; and serving on departmental, school, and university committees. The department offers counseling 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 with knowledge of CACREP standards and experience in substance abuse/addictions, school counseling, and/or clinical supervision. Candidates must submit a statement reflecting their philosophy and experience working with initiatives, students, and communities from underrepresented populations. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program.
• Independent Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure or eligibility for Virginia licensure.
• Knowledge of CACREP accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills and techniques.
• Submit a statement reflecting philosophy and experience working with initiatives, students, and communities from underrepresented populations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in substance abuse/addictions, school counseling, and/or clinical supervision.
• 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 program.
• Develop counseling curricula that meet CACREP standards.
• Conduct scholarly research, publish in refereed scholarly journals and/or academic presses, and participate in scholarly activities to secure external funding.
• Advise and mentor graduate students.
• Hold office hours as designated by the University.
• Participate 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.

What This Job Offers

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