Clinical School Counseling Associate Professor

Job Description

The College of Education and the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Research seeks a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty member for the School Counseling program beginning August 1, 2026. The School Counseling program is CACREP and CAEP accredited and emphasizes evidence-based practice promoting college and career readiness, data-driven programming, and interventions for students' academic achievement and social/emotional well-being. The position requires a balance of teaching, service, and clinical responsibilities.

Teaching includes instructing graduate courses, advising/mentoring students, and serving on doctoral committees. Service includes participating in national professional organizations, university, and college committees, and serving the local community. Clinical responsibilities include providing practicum and internship supervision and assisting with field placements. The employed candidate will primarily teach courses within the School Counseling program but may also teach courses in the department's other CACREP accredited counseling programs.

Our CACREP programs are accredited for in-person delivery; therefore, this is not a remote position. The code number is 10413. The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Research and the College of Education are not currently offering any sponsor ships for this position.

The University of Memphis, an independently governed institution, is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as one of two public research universities and the only community engaged public university in Tennessee. Boasting 12 colleges and professional schools, the University serves a diverse population of 22,000 students; 5,000 of whom are enrolled in graduate programs. Strongly committed to its urban mission and outreach programs, the University of Memphis recognizes the important role played by faculty and administrators in fulfilling a comprehensive mission of research, education, and community outreach.

The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Research (CEPR) offers five graduate certificates, five master's degrees, and three doctoral degrees in its three principal areas. The department's programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) and the American Psychological Association. The College of Education, with a faculty of over 75 full-time faculty positions, accredited by APA, CACREP, and CAEP is a leader in educator preparation.

The College is dedicated to fairness and respect for the dignity of each person and seeks to prepare students for careers as administrators, counselors, educators, leaders, practitioners, researchers, scholars, and teachers.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. The University offers an excellent benefits package including healthcare and retirement. The position (code #10413) is an nine-month appointment with the possibility of summer teaching. The anticipated date of appointment is August 1, 2026.

Review of applications will begin on June 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications are to be submitted electronically at WorkforUM2 Applicants are required to upload (1) a letter of application, (2) a statement of school counseling and clinical supervision experience, (3) a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, (4) a curriculum vitae, and (5) names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references.

Applicants will receive a confirmation number when all application materials are submitted. Address inquiries and nominations to Dr. Michelle Welch Brasfield (rmwelch).

Provide high-quality instruction, pursue excellence in research/scholarship/creative activity, and contribute to meaningful service to the university. Contribute to the missions of teaching, research / scholarship / creative activity, and public service.

Required:

• Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervisor from a CACREP accredited program or meet one of the alternative qualifications according to CACREP standards
• Licensed…