"Associate/Full Professor and Program Director"

Job Details

The Department of Child and Family Studies in the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is seeking a tenured Associate-Full Professor in a 12-month position to serve as a Program Director and faculty member for its Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (CRMHC) program.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic and operational leadership for all CRMHC program offerings, including graduate, undergraduate, and certificate programs.
• Lead overall program development, including strategic planning, innovation, and growth.
• Ensure compliance with CACREP accreditation standards and oversee program assessment and continuous improvement.
• Supervise faculty, staff, graduate assistants, and student workers, and mentor junior faculty and support faculty development.
• Manage program budget and resources effectively.
• Oversee and support marketing, admissions, and student recruitment efforts across all program areas.
• Serve as a liaison to the department chair, college leadership, community partners, and state and national stakeholders.
• Teach graduate-level courses and advise students.
• Maintain a strong record of research, publication, and external funding.
• Support student success through programmatic initiatives, licensure preparation, and recruitment strategies.

Minimum Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, Rehabilitation, or a closely related field and meets CACREP core faculty eligibility requirements.
• Experience in leadership or administration in higher education settings.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) status within one year of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP accredited program.
• Record of scholarly productivity and external research funding consistent with appointment at the associate or full professor level at a R1 university.
• Current or previous Principal Investigator for externally funded research or training grant.
• Evidence of teaching excellence at the graduate level.
• Experience mentoring faculty and graduate students.
• Strong record of interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with CACREP-accredited programs and accreditation process.
• Experience coordinating a Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, or similar graduate program.
• Experience coordinating an online master’s program.