Job Details

Posting Number: 20260045FAC

Job Title: Assistant Professor, Counseling

Number of Vacancies: 1

Type of Employment: Regular Full-Time

Work Location: Murray, KY

Employment Term: Academic Year

Position Type: Faculty (Tenure-Track)

Department: Ed Studies Ldrshp Cnslng

Anticipated Start Date: August 2027

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will (1) teach a minimum of three courses per semester; (2) coordinate counseling operations for the Counseling and Assessment Center, as needed; (3) maintain an advising caseload of graduate and undergraduate students; (4) supervise practicum and internship students; (5) engage in professional research and scholarly activities; (6) pursue involvement in appropriate professional organizations at the national, regional, and/or state levels; and (7) be actively involved in departmental, college, and university committees.

Minimum Education Requirements

Earned doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program. ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

Demonstrated capability to teach at the graduate-level. Eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

Licensed counselor. Experience working, supervising, and/or directing in a counseling center.

Annual Salary: $52,616 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Posting Date: 2026-06-10

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the application, the following items must be included: Letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of transcripts. For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by November 23, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.