Assistant​/Associate Professor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Number

Position Number F610263

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent
- Full Time

FTE

FTE 1=9/10 month
-Faculty only

Position Overview

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Counseling and Higher Education Department is located in the School of Education. It houses graduate counseling programs that prepare professionals in settings ranging from schools to hospitals. Programs include career counseling; school counseling; clinical mental health counseling; counseling, counselor education and supervision (Ed.D); and higher education administration.

Primary Purpose of Position

Teaching campus and online classes in the counselor education program, student advisement, supervision of practicum and internship, participation in school and university service, and scholarly activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Candidates will possess an earned doctorate from a CACREP accredited Counselor Education and Supervision Program from a regionally accredited institution. Candidates must demonstrate potential for effective teaching in counselor education at the graduate level; research and service; and activity in appropriate professional societies. Strong interpersonal skills, strong identity as a counselor educator, and excellent organizational and communication skills are expected.

Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP approved program, licensed professional counselor supervisor (or eligibility) in North Carolina. Preference will be given to candidates with successful university teaching experience including online education, advisement, internship supervision, and CACREP accreditation involvement.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

• Function Instructional
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  • Primary teaching responsibilities include face-to-face, hybrid, and online graduate courses in counselor education and related areas. Supervision of clinical field experiences.
• Function Administrative
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  • Academic advising, university service, collaboration , accreditation related activities, promotion of the program, and the university. Other duties assigned by the department chair.
• Function Research
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  • Research leading to refereed publications and presentations.

Posting Number

Posting Number F000257

Open Date

Open Date 08/04/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 01/04/2027

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• List of References

• Cover Letter
• Other Document
• DD-214 (Veterans Only)
• Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).