Assistant Professor: Counselor Education

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Education at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Counselor Education, beginning August 2026. 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 MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife 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.

Key Responsibilities:
1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
•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 at desk.
• May 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.

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Faculty Regular

$72,000 - $79,000