Assistant or Associate Professor, Counselor Education

The Department of Counseling, School Psychology & Family Science is seeking a Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor for Spring Semester 2025 or Fall Semester 2025.

1. Nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the level of assistant or associate professor to teach in a CACREP-accredited clinical mental health counseling master’s degree program.

2. Active engagement in professional and scholarly activities.

3. Fulfill service responsibilities to the department, college, university, and professional community.

4. Advise and mentor graduate students.

Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate or ABD from a CACREP-accredited Ph.D. program in counselor education and supervision. Relevant and successful graduate teaching/supervision experience. Commitment to diversity and social justice.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in clinical mental health counseling. Interest, experience, or certification in alcohol and drug counseling. Interest and experience in CACREP accreditation process/program administration. Eligible for Nebraska endorsement as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner. Experience with on-line course delivery methods. Evidence of potential for scholarly accomplishment.

HOW TO APPLY: To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials before review date November 1, 2024. For more information and to apply visit UNK Employment Opportunities. For more information about the position contact: Grace Mims mimsga@unk.edu or (308) 865-8625. For more information about the online application process contact: 308-865-8516 or employment@unk.edu.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: With contingent offer of employment, the University of Nebraska will conduct an investigation of employment records, educational records, criminal records, and other records to verify the information provided in your application and/or any additional information you have provided is accurate. Salaries at the University of Nebraska at Kearney are competitive. The University provides a flexible benefits program at minimal cost to the employee. NuFlex benefit choices include a Medical Plan and Prescription Drug Program, Vision Care, Dental Plan, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Reimbursement Accounts for Health and Dependent Care. The Employee and Dependent Scholarship program is also available to eligible employees. Basic Retirement Plan options include TIAA and Fidelity.

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The University of Nebraska at Kearney is responsive to University issues which support a diverse work and academic environment. The University of Nebraska at Kearney does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. This policy is applicable to all University administered programs including educational programs, financial aid, admission policies and employment policies. UNK is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply.

The University affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public. University employees, students and others associated with the University who have not received the benefits of these policies, are encouraged to contact the Chief Compliance Officer/ADA Coordinator.