Assistant Professor Public Health Clinical Mental Health Counseling

University of North Florida Alumni Association • Jacksonville, FL

102d • $70,000

About The Position

The University of North Florida (UNF), Department of Public Health is seeking an Assistant Professor for a 9-month tenure track position in the CACREP accredited master's program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), to start in fall 2026. The teaching load is two courses in fall, two courses in spring, with summer teaching available for additional pay. Position responsibilities include teaching graduate courses, conducting and publishing research in areas of expertise, seeking extramural funding, and performing university, community, and professional service. This is a full-time campus based CMHC faculty position with 50% assigned time for teaching, 40% assigned time for scholarly activity, and 10% assigned time for service.

Requirements

• Earned Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision (conferred no later than August 3, 2026)
• Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching
• Evidence of or potential for excellence in scholarship activities
• Evidence of or potential for meaningful service to the community and the university
• Evidence of commitment to community engagement, advocacy, and outreach

Nice To Haves

• Earned Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program
• Licensed or license eligible as a mental health counselor in the state of Florida
• Licensed or license eligible as a marriage and family counselor in the state of Florida
• Registered in Play Therapy
• Experience in teaching a variety of counseling courses, mentoring students, and providing clinical supervision
• Interest in teaching Counseling Various Populations, Counseling Skills, Addictions, Career, Group, Assessment, Diagnosis, and Electives (e.g., Relationship counseling; Trauma-informed treatment)
• Interest in and capacity for leadership within the CMHC program

Responsibilities

• Teaching graduate courses in the CMHC program
• Conducting and publishing research in areas of expertise
• Seeking extramural funding
• Performing university, community, and professional service

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Summer teaching opportunities for additional pay

What This Job Offers

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