Assistant Professor Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Job Description Summary

About Auburn : At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service.

Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, a positive work environment, student engagement, and a thriving community.

Chartered in 1856, Auburn University holds a Carnegie classification of Doctoral Universities : Very High Research Activity.

The university also holds the Elective Classification for Community Engagement. Academic programs at Auburn enroll approximately 26,000 undergraduate students and 6,000 graduate students.

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Why employees choose Auburn : Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years.

Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts, and more.

POSITION : Assistant Professor. This is a nine-month tenure-track position in the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling beginning in August 2025.

This faculty will be hired to support our Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program, with the expectation that the candidate will contribute to the other programs in Counselor Education.

The university’s commitment to excellence is outlined in the Auburn University Strategic Plan (). Review of applications for the position will begin August 30, 2024 ;

however, the search will remain open until the position is filled. The Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling is housed in the College of Education.

The Counselor Education Program includes four CACREP accredited programs, which include master’s programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, School Counseling, and a doctoral program in Counselor Education.

In addition, the department houses programs in Counseling Psychology (APA Accredited) and Special Education. Information can be found at .

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Ø Engage in rigorous research resulting in scholarly publications, preferably peer-reviewed journal articles in prestigious outletsØ Seek external funding for research activitiesØ Teach courses in the Clinical Mental Health specialization area and other foundation courses in counselor education, including teaching and supervision experiences in clinical practice courses (practicum and internship)Ø Advise and mentor graduate studentsØ Contribute to the Counselor Education program’s mission to integrate advocacy, social justice, cultural competence, and ethical practice into the preparation of counseling professionalsØ Demonstrate engagement in professional service and leadership in counseling and community organizations Ø Provide institutional service as assigned by the department head and engage in professional service within the discipline Auburn University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Minimum Qualifications Ø Earned doctoral degree in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited university at the time employment begins

Ø Earned master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from a CACREP accredited program

Ø Two years of clinical and supervision experience

Ø Evidence of counseling, supervision, and teaching experience in counselor education

Ø Evidence of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals and the ability to maintain a record of high-quality research and scholarship

Ø Evidence of the ability to engage in professional service, leadership, and advocacy

Ø Evidence of the ability to engage in the integration of advocacy, social justice, cultural competence, and ethical practice into the preparation of counseling professionals

Ø Commitment to the values and priorities of the College of Education (; )Ø Evidence of extramural support or of potential to be successful in securing extramural support

Ø Must hold or be eligible for certification and licensure in the State of Alabama Desired Qualifications

Ø Administrative and professional experiences related to clinical mental health counseling

Ø Experience in counselor education curriculum evaluation and program development

Ø Experience teaching in traditional and online instructional methods

Ø Experience or familiarity with the CACREP accreditation process

Ø Licensure for supervision or eligible for licensure for supervision is highly desired

Ø Grant writing experience

Ø Research focus is open, but strong consideration will be given to candidates whose research focus integrates clinical mental health counseling with trauma-informed care, social justice, and advocacy

Ø Demonstrated ability to engage in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program design activities (, curriculum redesign, course design, administrative tasks) Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit the following :

1. A letter of application for the position that speaks to the required and desired qualifications listed above

2. Curriculum vita

3. A research statement describing the applicant’s research agenda and record of or potential for securing extramural research funding

4. A professional diversity statement

5. Names and contact information for three professional referencesNote : Please submit documents 3, 4, and 5 in the Other Documentation section.

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.

For questions about the position, contact Margie Taylor, PhD., LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH at or Jill Meyer, PhD, LCPC, CRC at .