Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Tenure or Non-Tenure Faculty

Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Tenure or Non-Tenure Faculty

Position:
Tenure-track or non‑tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling

• PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP‑accredited program; ABD candidates considered at instructor rank.
• Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia preferred.

• Teach graduate courses in clinical mental health counseling (typically 3–4 courses per semester).
• Provide leadership for clinical practicum and internship placements.
• Engage in ongoing academic scholarship, including research collaborations with students.
• Remain current in the field and best practices in counselor education.
• Provide faculty service to EMU at the departmental and university levels, including advising, mentoring, and committee participation.

• Nine‑month contract. 24 semester hours per year.

• Salary determined by education and experience. EMU uses a tenure‑with‑review contract system. A track record of active, inclusive, student‑centered teaching is preferred.

• Applicants must have a strong commitment to serving and working within a community of diverse learners.

• Positions begin mid‑August 2026. EMU reserves the right to fill the position at any time or keep the position open.

Application review begins January 15, 2025 and is ongoing. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and contact information for three professional references.

The cover letter should describe how your experience will contribute to EMU’s mission, especially its strategic goals related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Finalists will be asked to respond to questions relevant to EMU’s faith‑based mission. The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts upon hire.

EMU is a private, faith‑based, liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, Virginia, committed to academic excellence, affordability, and service, social justice, and global engagement. Over 1,500 students currently study at our main campus, Lancaster, Pennsylvania instructional site, and online.

EMU encourages students, faculty, and staff to live their faith and values through service to others, peacemaking, cross‑cultural engagement, and sustainability. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMU is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would deepen the diversity of the University.