Assistant Professor/Field Clinical Coordinator

Title: Assistant Professor/Field Clinical Coordinator

State Role Title: Associate Professor

Hiring Range: Up to $90,898, Commensurate with Education and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: vsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

 " Greater Happens Here"

The Department of Counselor Education invites applications for a tenure-track, open-rank Core Faculty position. The successful candidate will contribute to a CACREP-aligned program through excellence in teaching, clinical supervision, research and scholarship, student advisement, and service. This faculty member will also serve as a Field Clinical Supervisor and play an active role in program assessment, evaluation, and accreditation activities. The position supports the preparation of culturally responsive professional counselors for work in diverse clinical and educational settings.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching
• Teach three (3) graduate courses per semester in the Counselor Education program
• Deliver instruction in core and specialty area courses (CMHC and/or School Counseling)
• Use developmentally and culturally responsive pedagogical practices
• Integrate ethical, multicultural, and evidence-based practices into teaching

Clinical Supervision & Field Placement
• Serve as Field Clinical Supervisor
• Provide individual and/or group supervision for practicum and internship students
• Collaborate with site supervisors to support student development
• Conduct site visits as required
• Evaluate student clinical performance in alignment with CACREP standards

Student Advisement & Mentorship
• Advise and mentor graduate students
• Monitor student progress and professional dispositions
• Support students’ professional identity development and career readiness

Research and Scholarship
• Maintain an active and sustainable research agenda
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences
• Engage in scholarly activities consistent with rank and tenure expectations
• Pursue external funding and collaborative research opportunities

Service
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service
• Engage in professional service at the local, state, and national levels
• Contribute to community partnerships and program outreach

Program Assessment & Accreditation
• Participate in systematic program evaluation and data-driven decision-making
• Contribute to annual reporting, KPI development, and continuous improvement processes
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of CACREP accreditation materials
• Support curriculum development and program revision based on assessment data

Minimum Qualifications

Earned doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision, preferably from a CACREP-accredited program

Demonstrated identity as a professional counselor and counselor educator.

Eligible for or holds appropriate professional counseling licensure/credentials.

Demonstrated competence in graduate-level teaching, clinical supervision, and student mentoring.

Knowledge of CACREP standards, accreditation, assessment, and program evaluation.

Evidence of or potential for scholarship, research, and professional service appropriate to rank.

Ability to support clinical training, student assessment, and professional dispositions.

Commitment to collaborative faculty governance and continuous program improvement.

Additional Considerations

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Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You must include a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire. (faculty only)

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