Assistant Professor, Counseling

Job Summary

The Department of Counseling at Florida Gulf Coast University seeks an Assistant Professor for its Clinical Mental Health Counseling program and its Relationship and Family Counseling certificate program.

As an Assistant Professor, Counseling you will teach courses in the master’s degree programs; teach clinical mental health counseling specialization courses; teach relationship and family counseling courses; provide clinical supervision to practicum and internship students; advise and mentor counseling students; establish/continue a strong and independent program of research; provide service to the counseling profession at local, state, and/or national levels; and participate collaboratively in program, department, college, and university service and shared governance.

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. FGCU aspires to be an inclusive working and learning environment where students, faculty, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural worldview.

All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive working and learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of the campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview.

At FGCU, we collectively stand against any individual or group that practices any form of racism, discrimination, intolerance, hate expressions, or disrespect. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, religious beliefs, abilities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, family statuses, and military backgrounds. FGCU strives to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our University stronger.

The University community recognizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive institution and holds these ideals as paramount for the current and future success of the institution.

We seek colleagues who promote and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position as we believe that our University will grow and move forward through a commitment of equality for all.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Teaches in the Counseling Department’s master’s degree programs
• Participates in clinical teaching, supervision, and advising.
• Expectations for scholarship will be those identified for Assistant Professor as described in FPED and College documents.
• Service to School, College, University, and professional community is expected in the form of committees, recruitment and accreditation activities, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Counseling or Counseling Education and Supervision from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent and a nationally accredited counseling program. ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2022. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at an Instructor level on a fixed contract.
• Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in Florida. Current clinical licensure in another state with eligibility to achieve Florida LMHC licensure within one (1) year of hire may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of successful experience teaching/supervising in a graduate counseling program at the University level
• A record of publication in counseling journals and evidence of strong research potential
• A record of service to the counseling profession
• At least three years of paid experience as a clinical mental health counselor
• Ability to contribute to doctoral programming and mentorship of student research
• Clinical supervisory experience and supervisor credential
• Expertise related to counseling across the lifespan, including positive aging
• Ability to contribute to our recruitment and retention of diverse student.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills using web-based applications and Microsoft Office
• Commitment to the use of technology in distance learning & university teaching
• Interest in collaborating both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning. Must value continued scholarship and service to the college and university

Special Instructions to Applicants

Appointment will be made on a 12-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2022.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida’s Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.

Under Florida’s Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

Required Application Materials:

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Five (5) Professional References

​The position is “open until filled.” However, applications received by May 15, 2022 will receive priority consideration.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

FGCU is an EOE AA /F/Vet/Disability Employer.