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Assistant Professor of Professional Counseling Program
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Assistant Professor of Professional Counseling Program
Department GRADUATE EDUCATION (EDS)
Position Category Faculty
Job Description
The instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibilities of teaching, research/creative achievement, and service functions and shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department.
The faculty member shall serve as a full-time Assistant Professor in the Professional Counseling Program with an emphasis in School Counseling and shall support the development, implementation, and evaluation of the graduate counseling curriculum in accordance with CACREP standards
Required Qualifications
- Earned PhD or EdD in Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) from a CACREP-accredited program
- Demonstrated evidence of graduation from a CACREP-accredited CES program
- Several years of professional experience as a school counselor (K-12 setting)
- Eligibility for or current licensure as a professional counselor (LPC or equivalent)
- Evidence of potential for effective teaching and scholarly activity
- TN School Counseling License
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in a CACREP-accredited counseling program
- Evidence of scholarly productivity and/or research agenda
- Experience supervising counseling students in practicum and/or internship
- Familiarity with CACREP accreditation standards, particularly in School Counseling
- Active TN School Counseling License
Physical Demands
Campus
- Cedar Bluff
Job Duty
- Teach graduate-level courses in Professional Counseling, including School Counseling specialization courses
- Advise and mentor students in the Professional Counseling Program
- Participate in program development, curriculum review, and CACREP accreditation processes
- Engage in research, scholarship, and/or creative achievement
- Participate in university, school, and departmental committees
- Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
- Maintain appropriate records and ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures
- Complete required institutional, program, and accreditation reports
- Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to students, colleagues, and the community
- Perform duties as assigned
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F01432P
Job Open Date 07/28/2026
Job Close Date 10/28/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
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About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main c