Assistant/Associate Professor of Counseling

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, College of Health Sciences seeks a qualified candidate for a tenure-track professional school counseling faculty position in the Department of Counseling at the Assistant Professor level, beginning August 2021.

The successful candidate will teach core and specialty graduate level counseling courses in the Department of Counseling. Classes are held in the evenings and offered in face to face, hybrid, and online formats. Additional responsibilities include student advisement and mentoring, serving on program, department, and university committees, service to the community, and scholarly activity.

The Department offers two CACREP accredited graduate degrees in counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Professional School Counseling. The Department includes an active, dynamic faculty and serves a diverse student population.

Rank is open and depends on the qualifications and achievements of the candidate, but no higher than the
rank currently held at another university. Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor is preferred.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:  An earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program; licensure as a professional school counselor in North Carolina or licensure eligible at time of employment; and experience with graduate teaching and supervision. Preference will be given to applicants with school counseling training and experience and experience with graduate teaching and supervision.

Management Preference:  Prior teaching experience in higher education and strong research interest in school counseling are preferred.

License and Certification:  An earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program; licensure as a school counselor in North Carolina or licensure eligible at time of employment; school counseling training and experience; and experience with graduate teaching and supervision.

Special Instructions by Applicants:  

Please submit a cover letter, detailed CV, and three letters of professional recommendation.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.