Assistant Professor - Counselor Education- Clinical Mental Health
Company:
Austin Peay State University
Job Location:
Clarksville, 37044
Category:
Counselor Education
Type:
Full-Time
Adjunct Position?
No
Position Summary
Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Professor of Counselor Education- Clinical Mental Health. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2025.
Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville, TN, which is a vibrant, diverse community with a low cost of living, and easy interstate access to nearby Nashville. For additional information about APSU including our mission and vision please visit: https://www.apsu.edu/about-apsu/index.php
Teaching responsibilities will include graduate courses in the M.S. in Counseling program. Specific courses may include Counseling Techniques; Advanced Counseling Techniques; Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling; Diagnosis and Psychopathology; Group Counseling; Addiction Counseling; and other courses in areas of expertise. Summer teaching opportunities are available. Research activity is required for this position and scholarship activities involving students will be encouraged. The Department of Psychological Science currently has generous lab space, a counseling lab with suites for private sessions, and a recently opened mental health clinic. In addition, the university has funding opportunities to help support research and teaching equipment expenses.
More information about the M.S. in Counseling program can be found on our program website: https://www.apsu.edu/mscounseling/
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
No
Position Summary
Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Professor of Counselor Education- Clinical Mental Health. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2025.
Austin Peay State University is located in Clarksville, TN, which is a vibrant, diverse community with a low cost of living, and easy interstate access to nearby Nashville. For additional information about APSU including our mission and vision please visit: https://www.apsu.edu/about-apsu/index.php
Teaching responsibilities will include graduate courses in the M.S. in Counseling program. Specific courses may include Counseling Techniques; Advanced Counseling Techniques; Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling; Diagnosis and Psychopathology; Group Counseling; Addiction Counseling; and other courses in areas of expertise. Summer teaching opportunities are available. Research activity is required for this position and scholarship activities involving students will be encouraged. The Department of Psychological Science currently has generous lab space, a counseling lab with suites for private sessions, and a recently opened mental health clinic. In addition, the university has funding opportunities to help support research and teaching equipment expenses.
More information about the M.S. in Counseling program can be found on our program website: https://www.apsu.edu/mscounseling/
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach graduate counseling courses including Addictions Counseling, Diagnosis and Psychopathology, Counseling Theories, Counseling Techniques, Internship and Practicum, and Theories and Practices in Clinical Supervision;
- Advise graduate students;
- Supervise counseling graduate student interns;
- Strong multicultural background and understanding
- University and community service, and proven scholarly and creative activity are expected.
- A Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program. ABD will be considered if the doctorate will be completed by August 1, 2025.
- Licensed or license-eligible as a professional counselor (LPC) in Tennessee.
- Experience with advising, practicum, internship & clinical supervision.
- Background or expertise in addictions counseling and addictions recovery.
- Experience with online and other technology-assisted instruction and familiarity with CACREP accreditation standards and self-study are desirable.
- Graduate level teaching experience preferred.
- A background search will be required of the successful applicant.
