Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Tenure-Track | Remote

Emory & Henry University | School of Health Sciences | Department of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Full-time | 12-month appointment | Anticipated start: July 1, 2027

Emory & Henry University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling . This remote faculty position includes limited on-campus responsibilities, including approximately three weeks annually for course intensives, commencement, and activities related to program accreditation.

We seek a faculty member who will contribute to our CACREP-accredited M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling , maintain an active scholarly agenda, engage meaningfully with students and colleagues in a virtual environment, and participate in university, professional, and community service.

Responsibilities

- Teach graduate courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in an online format, with on-campus intensives.

- Advise and mentor master's students.

- Provide clinical supervision for practicum and internship students.

- Maintain an active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations.

- Participate as core faculty in program governance and accreditation activities.

- Contribute to department and university service and professional organizations.

- Support ongoing curriculum, program, and accreditation development.

- Maintain a strong virtual presence with students and colleagues.

Rank, Term, and Start Date

- Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track

- Appointment: 12-month contract

- Location: Remote with limited on campus requirements

- Anticipated Start Date: July 2027

Application Materials

Submit the following through the Emory & Henry University job opportunities portal:

- Cover letter addressing the qualifications and interests described above.

- Curriculum vitae.

- Teaching philosophy statement, including experience and approach to online teaching.

- Research agenda statement.

- Names and contact information for three professional references.

- Unofficial graduate transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

About the Program

Emory & Henry University's CACREP-accredited M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a 60-credit, 24-month online program preparing students for professional counseling practice and licensure. The program emphasizes humanistic values, evidence-based clinical practice, trauma-informed and culturally responsive counseling, and service to diverse communities. Students complete supervised practicum and internship experiences and prepare for practice across a range of clinical settings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

- Earned doctorate in  Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program . ABD candidates may apply but must complete the doctorate by the contract start date.

- Eligible for or currently licensed as a  Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or equivalent and able to maintain active licensure throughout employment.

- Demonstrated excellence or clear potential in graduate-level teaching, including online instruction.

- Established research agenda or demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity.

- Commitment to working effectively with diverse populations and fostering inclusive learning environments.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience teaching in an online environment.

- Clinical and teaching expertise in counseling children and adolescents.

- Leadership or service experience in professional counseling organizations.

- Active clinical practice experience; supervision-only experience does not meet this preference.

- Commitment to trauma-informed principles and practices in counseling education.