Assistant Professor
Company:
East Carolina University
Job Location:
Category:
Counselor Education
Type:
Full-Time
Position Number: 931503
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview:
The College of Education at East Carolina University houses six instructional departments as well as the Office of Research and Innovation, Educator Preparation, Rural Education Institute, McClammy Counseling and Research Laboratory, and the Center for STEM Education. The Department of Interdisciplinary Professions within the College of Education has graduate programs in the areas of Counselor Education, Adult Education, and Library Science as well as certificate programs in School Counseling, Integrated Behavioral Health with Rural Youth, Student Affairs in Higher Education, Education in Healthcare, Community College Instruction, and Instructional Design in Adult Education.
The Department includes 24 full-time faculty and 400 graduate students. The Counselor Education Program has specializations in clinical mental health, school, and student affairs and college counseling, offering a MS degree and all necessary requirements for professional licensure in North Carolina. The Counselor Education Program includes 8 full time faculty and 133 graduate students, most of whom are full time. The program is taught fully online although 92% of current counselor education students reside within North Carolina.
Job Duties:
The CACREP-accredited Counselor Education program at East Carolina University is seeking a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty member at the assistant level, with a professional specialization in School Counseling, starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, preferably August 2025. The program is located in the Department of Interdisciplinary Professions in the College of Education.
Responsibilities of this position include teaching various graduate-level courses in Counselor Education, overseeing supervision of practicum and internship experiences, maintaining robust scholarly productivity, as well as collaborating with faculty colleagues on curriculum development, advising, recruitment, and admissions activities. Potential program services roles may include leading residency planning and coordination, clinical experience coordination, or other roles contingent upon program needs.
The MS in Counselor Education at East Carolina University includes CACREP accredited specializations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Student Affairs and College Counseling. Faculty members teach across all three specializations, and this position specifically will be focused in the area of School Counseling, although not exclusively. Faculty are expected to teach online courses in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. Although courses are taught online, faculty maintain an on-campus presence and are not considered DE.
Regional transformation through service, teaching and scholarship is a critical focus for the University and the Counselor Education program. Applicants with a commitment to service to the university, regional community, profession and/or a history of community engagement are encouraged to apply.
Contingent upon availability of funding.
Minimum Education/Experience:
Ph.D. or Ed.D degree in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited counseling program. Qualifying degrees must be conferred at time of application and received from appropriately accredited institutions. Licensure as a School Counselor in North Carolina or eligibility for licensure in NC is required. Demonstrated history of research, teaching, and service.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
Eligibility for or licensed as a School Counselor in North Carolina.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
(1) Certified as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and/or as a National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) (2) Online teaching experience in graduate courses in Counselor Education. (3) Experience with clinical supervision. (4) Experience pursuing funding for research and scholarly activities. (5) Experience teaching and/or advising graduate level counselor education students. (6) Demonstrated history of community engagement. (7) Familiarity with CACREP standards and program assessment. (8) Leadership/administrative experience (9) Four years teaching in Counselor Education (10) History of providing professional development in collaboration with school and community partners
Special Instructions to Applicant:
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete an online profile and upload a letter of interest, current CV/resume, a written statement of teaching philosophy, research agenda/areas, and a list of professional references including contact information. The final candidate of choice must also provide official transcripts of conferred degrees.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Close Date:Open Until Filled: Yes
Initial Screening Begins: 03/23/2025
To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/83998
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
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