"Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling"

Job Details

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling at Belmont University.

Employment Type: Faculty

Internal Job Category: Tenure Track (Faculty) Full-Time

Department: Mental Health Counseling

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The School of Mental Health Counseling at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2026.

Position Purpose: The Assistant Professor will teach graduate counseling courses, advise students, serve on dissertation committees, and participate in service and scholarly activity.

• Complete 18 graduate level workload hours, or equivalent, per academic year.
• Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects.
• Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach.
• Participate in departmental and university committee work.
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
• Advise students in course selection and degree completion.
• Participate in a local church and the community.
• Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies.
• Manage online grading system.
• Timely submission of book orders, if textbooks required.
• Maintain regular office hours.
• Supervise students in field experience courses.
• Comply with CACREP accreditation standards and policies.
• Assist with CACREP reports and processes as needed by the program.

Job responsibilities include teaching graduate level counseling courses, serving on dissertation committees, assisting with and adhering to CACREP accreditation standards and policies. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college and university service. A Ph.D. in counseling degree or ability to serve as a CACREP denoted core faculty member is required; teaching and clinical experience strongly preferred. As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu.

During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and prepare a one-page essay, 300-400 words, describing how your core beliefs and practices inform your support of our Christ-Centered mission and influence your teaching, research, and service philosophy.

Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching. As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont’s mission is to develop diverse leaders of character, wisdom and a transformational mindset. With more than 130 areas of undergraduate study, 29 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision.

• Knowledge of CACREP accreditation.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity.
• Ability to serve on dissertation committees.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Ability to participate in university, college, and school service.

Required Education: The successful hire must have a terminal degree in counseling.

Required Experience: The successful candidate is preferred to have teaching and clinical experience. The successful candidate must be licensure eligible.