Clinical School Counseling Associate Professor

POSITION
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, datadriven
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 sponsorships for this
position.

SETTING
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 www.memphis.edu/cepr) 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.
For additional information please see the websites of the university (http://www.memphis.edu),
the college (http://www.memphis.edu/coe/), and the department (http:www.memphis.edu/cepr).

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

APPLICATION
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@memphis.edu).

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 or license-eligible as a PK-12 school counselor in Tennessee
• Minimum of five years of employment as a school counselor
• Graduate level teaching experience
• Strong knowledge of the ASCA National Model
• Experience in providing clinical supervision
Desired
• Experience teaching classes either in-person, online, and/or hybridized environments in a
CACREP accredited or CACREP aligned program
• Knowledge and experience of continuous program evaluation and experience with
CACREP and/or NCATE/CAEP
• Evidence of federally funded grant awards or participation in federally funded projects
• Teaching/clinical experience in one of the following areas: youth with disabilities,
behavioral disorders, suicidal ideation, or those who have experienced trauma

Evidence of potential ability in instruction, service, and research. Professional comportment consistent with the Faculty Code of Conduct.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.