Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Assistant Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Tenure-Track | Remote

Emory & Henry University | School of Health Sciences | Department of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Full-time | 12-month appointment | Anticipated start: July 1, 2027

Emory & Henry University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This remote faculty position includes limited on-campus responsibilities, including approximately three weeks annually for course intensives, commencement, and activities related to program accreditation.

We seek a faculty member who will contribute to our CACREP-accredited M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, maintain an active scholarly agenda, engage meaningfully with students and colleagues in a virtual environment, and participate in university, professional, and community service.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in an online format, with on-campus intensives.
• Advise and mentor master's students.
• Provide clinical supervision for practicum and internship students.
• Maintain an active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations.
• Participate as core faculty in program governance and accreditation activities.
• Contribute to department and university service and professional organizations.
• Support ongoing curriculum, program, and accreditation development.
• Maintain a strong virtual presence with students and colleagues.

Rank, Term, and Start Date

• Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track
• Appointment: 12-month contract
• Location: Remote with limited on campus requirements
• Anticipated Start Date: July 2027

Application Materials

Submit the following through the Emory & Henry University job opportunities portal:

1. Cover letter addressing the qualifications and interests described above.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Teaching philosophy statement, including experience and approach to online teaching.
4. Research agenda statement.
5. Names and contact information for three professional references.
6. Unofficial graduate transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

About the Program

Emory & Henry University's CACREP-accredited M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a 60-credit, 24-month online program preparing students for professional counseling practice and licensure. The program emphasizes humanistic values, evidence-based clinical practice, trauma-informed and culturally responsive counseling, and service to diverse communities. Students complete supervised practicum and internship experiences and prepare for practice across a range of clinical settings.