"Tenure Track, Assistant Professor in Counselor Education"

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Tenure Track, Assistant Professor in Counselor Education

Department of Counseling, Recreation, and School Psychology

The Department of Counseling, Recreation, and School Psychology at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for one nine-month, full-time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Counselor Education beginning August 2026. Expertise in School Counseling and/or Mental Health Counseling is desired.

Minimum Qualifications: Earned doctorate ( Ph. D., Ed. D., Rh. D.) in Counselor Education or related degree; strong professional identity as a counselor; evidence of commitment to the profession of counseling (e.g., publication in referred counseling journals, appropriate certifications, leadership in counseling organizations, successful clinical experience); strong evidence of effective university teaching experience.  The successful candidate must have an ability to use technology as a teaching tool and will have demonstrated the ability to teach and work meaningfully with persons from different backgrounds.

Responsibilities: Conducting scholarly research resulting in publications, teaching, advising, supervising practicum and internship students; serving on departmental, college and university committees; providing service to the university and community; presenting scholarly work at professional counseling conferences; working closely with program, departmental and university partners to continually improve the program, involvement in accreditation-related activities beyond teaching, such as program assessment, curriculum alignment, or data management. Evidence of successful teaching in the eight CACREP content areas is preferred.

The Counselor Education program within the Department of Counseling, Recreation, and School Psychology is CACREP-accredited and offers the Master of Science degree program with tracks in: Clinical Mental Health, Rehabilitation and School Counseling.  The department also houses graduate programs in School Psychology, and Recreation and Sports Management. Opportunities for cross-disciplinary teaching, research, and service are encouraged. We seek candidates interested in working with us to meet the needs of an increasingly technology-driven society.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536415 at careers.fiu.edu  and attach CV, Cover Letter, Statement of Teaching and Research philosophy. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.  For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.