Educational Leadership (Professional Counseling), Tenure-Track Faculty

Job Title

Educational Leadership (Professional Counseling), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Womack Educational Leadership

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Professional Counseling Program in the Womack Educational Leadership Department at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#120440) at the rank of assistant or associate professor to join a dynamic faculty committed to preparing qualified professional counselors. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in the Professional Counseling Program, demonstrating excellence in instruction and curriculum development.
• Advise and mentor graduate students.
• Engage in departmental, college, and university service, including committee work and program initiatives.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly program meetings and other required gatherings.
• Actively participate in professional organizations relevant to the counseling field.
• Demonstrate and model trauma-informed practices in classroom instruction.
• Supervise practicum and internship experiences for counseling students as assigned.
• Pursue a program of scholarly activity, including research and publication, in areas aligned with professional counseling.
• Contribute to program accreditation activities and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices in counseling, including attending professional development opportunities.
• Support program recruitment efforts through outreach and participation in recruitment events.
• Foster a respectful and supportive learning environment for students.

Required Education

A terminal degree in counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

Applicants with the following will receive special consideration:

• eligibility for or experience with Tennessee school counselor licensure/certification.
• experience providing clinical supervision to counseling students, including familiarity with CACREP supervision requirements.
• experience providing counseling services in a school setting.
• evidence of successful teaching in counselor education at the graduate level.
• demonstrated potential for a record of research, scholarship, and publication in counselor education or related areas.
• experience with program coordination, curriculum development, or accreditation (particularly CACREP).
• active involvement in counseling professional organizations.

Documents Needed To Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

Special Instruction To Applicants

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Michelle Stevens at Michelle.Stevens@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 10/31/2025