Assistant Professor: Counselor Education

Counselor Education Faculty Position

The Department of Education at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Counselor Education, beginning in Fall 2025. We seek a dedicated scholar and educator committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. This is an in-person program, though opportunities to teach hybrid or online courses may be available.

Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored Met Life, USM sponsored Met Life Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, sick leave 15 days per year, and collegial leave.

The successful candidate will contribute to the department's mission through teaching and advising, research and scholarship, and service. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated faculty committed to preparing future counselors through rigorous academic training, mentorship, and community engagement.

• Teaching and Advising:
  Develop and deliver graduate courses in Counselor Education. Utilize innovative teaching methodologies and technology to enhance student engagement. Teach core counseling courses (e.g., counseling theories, techniques, ethics, and multicultural counseling). Provide academic advising, mentorship, and support for students in their practicum and internship experiences.
• Research and Scholarship:
  Maintain an active research agenda in Counselor Education or related areas. Pursue scholarly activities, including publications, presentations, and grant writing. Engage students in research and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Service and Program Development:
  Participate in curriculum development and alignment with accreditation standards (e.g., CACREP). Contribute to program assessment, continuous improvement, and accreditation efforts. Engage in department, college, and university service, including committees and student support initiatives. Foster partnerships with local schools, community agencies, and professional organizations to enhance the Counselor Education program.

• Doctorate in Counselor Education (preferably from a CACREP-accredited program) or A related doctoral degree with prior full-time faculty employment in a counselor education program (per CACREP eligibility guidelines) or Related doctorate degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013; or Have been employed as a full-time doctoral-level faculty member in a CORE-accredited master's program prior to July 1, 2017;
  
  or Have graduated from a rehabilitation doctoral program before January 1, 2018
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional counselor in Maryland.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level.

Physical Demands:
May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting  require lifting up to 25 lbs. Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally. Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences:
Doctorate from a CACREP-accredited Counselor Education program. Experience in online or hybrid teaching formats. Prior professional counseling experience in school, community, or clinical settings. Knowledge of CACREP accreditation standards and processes.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Commitment to student success and academic excellence. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented academic environment. Dedication to professional development and lifelong learning.

Licenses/Certifications:

Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional counselor in Maryland.