Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Position Number: 600139
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with qualifications
Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview:

The mission of the College of Education is to prepare and develop professionals in vocational teacher education and information/office education through effective teaching, the dissemination of knowledge, generation and application of research, and service to the educational business communities. The College is committed to the purpose of preparing educational and business professionals who are both academically and technically proficient. The teacher education programs share the additional purposes of preparing professional educators who are reflective in practice, committed to the intellectual empowerment of others, and guided by the larger democratic purposes of American education.

The Counselor Education Program has specializations in clinical mental health, school, and student affairs and college counseling, offering a MS degree and all necessary requirements for professional licensure in North Carolina. The program is taught fully online.

Job Duties:

The CACREP-accredited Counselor Education program at East Carolina University is seeking a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty member at the assistant level, starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, preferably August 2026. The program is located in the Department of Interdisciplinary Professions in the College of Education.

Responsibilities of this position include teaching various graduate-level courses in Counselor Education, overseeing supervision of practicum and internship experiences, maintaining robust scholarly productivity, as well as collaborating with faculty colleagues on curriculum development, advising, recruitment, and admissions activities. Potential program services roles may include leading residency planning and coordination, clinical experience coordination, or other roles contingent upon program needs.

The MS in Counselor Education at East Carolina University includes CACREP accredited specializations in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, and Student Affairs and College Counseling. Faculty members teach across all three specializations. Faculty are expected to teach online courses in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. Although courses are taught online, faculty maintain an on-campus presence and are not considered DE.

Regional transformation through service, teaching and scholarship is a critical focus for the University and the Counselor Education program. Applicants with a commitment to service to the university, regional community, profession and/or a history of community engagement are encouraged to apply.

Contingent upon availability of funding.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Ph.D. or Ed.D degree in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited counseling program. Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Demonstrated history of research, teaching, and service.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

Licensed or eligible for license In North Carolina as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor or School Counselor.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

(1) Certified as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and/or as a National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) (2) Online teaching experience in graduate courses in Counselor Education. (3) Experience with clinical supervision. (4) Experience pursuing funding for research and scholarly activities. (5) Experience teaching and/or advising graduate level counselor education students. (6) Demonstrated history of community engagement. (7) Familiarity with CACREP standards and program assessment. (8) Leadership/administrative experience (9) History of providing professional development in collaboration with school and community partners

Special Instructions to Applicant:

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information online.

Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants much be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Initial Screening Begins: 05/14/2026

To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92669