"Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences"

Posted: 15-Jan-26

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Type: Full-time

Categories: Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: ASSIS002907

The Department of Psychology, Counseling and Family Science at Lipscomb University seeks to fill a tenured track position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning August 1, 2026, in its CACREP-accredited M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. The ideal candidate will hold a doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited institution and have experience teaching counseling at the graduate level. Responsibilities include teaching graduate counseling courses, supervision, mentoring, scholarly activity, academic advisement, professional development, and university service. The successful candidate will have practical/applied counseling experience and will be eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation in the state of TN. The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling received full CACREP accreditation in 2014 and has maintained accreditation since. The program offers specializations in play therapy, addiction, and research, while faculty provide specialized workshops for students and professionals across the country.

Lipscomb University is a liberal arts teaching and research institution committed to being intentionally, courageously and graciously Christian. Our mission is to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence, not only in the classroom but also by involvement in numerous service opportunities.

Qualified candidates may contact Dr. Damian McClintock with questions.