Assistant Professor - School Counseling

Cookeville, TN, United StatesPosted Sep 11, 2026

Job description

Description of Job Duty: Teach courses, perform research, and fulfill service mission for the Department of Counseling and Psychology. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service. Teaching graduate courses such as: Organization and Administration in School Counseling, School-based Practicum and Internships, Professional Issues in the Educational Setting, as well as other related courses, and have the ability to teach online if needed. The candidate selected for the position will be expected to provide outstanding instruction, excellent clinical and supervision skills, maintain an active record of research, and participate in professional service at the university and community level.

Duties include supervising students, community service and advocacy, engaging in professional research and advising students, as well as serving on university committees and involvement with professional organizations. All faculty members are expected to fulfill advising responsibilities within the Department. Physical Demands: Those typical of any classroom-type environment or office environment.

Special Instructions: All applicants will be required to electronically upload: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Copy of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire) List of three references Salary: C ommensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

A doctoral degree from a CACREP accredited Counselor Education and Supervision program with a concentration in School Counseling or an additional master's degree in School Counseling and be license eligible for School Counseling in Tennessee. Record of professional service in organizations associated with school counseling and counselor education.

Demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity. Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to diversity and collegiality.

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