Assistant Teaching Professor of Counselor Education

North Carolina State University

$69,000 - $72,000

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Oct 29, 2025

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194320EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Assistant Teaching Professor of Counselor Education
Anticipated Hiring Range	$69,000 - $72,000
Work Schedule	M-F
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Educational Leadership, Policy & Human Development (ELPHD)
About the Department	About the NC State College of Education As one of the nation's top-ranked colleges of education, NC State's College of Education leads the way in North Carolina in preparing extraordinary educators, conducting transformational research, and engaging communities where they are to improve the educational outcomes of all learners and advance the greater good. The college's faculty are widely-recognized thought leaders who use their research to transform the practice of teaching, learning, and leading. They have particular strengths in improving technology-enhanced learning and teaching; fostering community-based learning and PK-16 partnerships; and innovating leadership and workforce development, educational policy, and evaluation. About two-thirds of the faculty are grant active. They are engaged in over 225 active projects totaling $151 million, making them the most productive in terms of research activity compared with other colleges of education in North Carolina and among the Top 5% in the nation. In FY24, the college's research expenditures exceeded $20 million. The college has over 1,600 students studying across five graduate certificates, seven undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, 13 master's degrees, three Ph.D., and two Ed.D. programs housed in three academic departments: Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education; and Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, with approximately 130 tenure-track and professional-track faculty, 110 support and professional staff, and about 160 graduate and teaching assistants. The College of Education is also home to the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, and Elevate, NC State's inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The college has over 18,000 living alumni, with over 6,000 working in public schools in every county in North Carolina. Those who are teachers rate among the highest in effectiveness on surveys of school employers in North Carolina. NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State's land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution's mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university. About the ELPHD Department The Department of Education Leadership, Policy, and Human Development ( ELPHD) comprises 40 full-time faculty members and more than 750 students. ELPHD advances education through scholarship, leadership, and advocacy. Faculty in ELPHD prepare counselors, educational leaders, and workplace professionals who are committed to improve education-from K-12 schools, to community colleges and universities, to workplace training-through applied theory, rigorous research, professional ethics, and data-driven best practice. ELPHD offers graduate programs in Adult and Lifelong Education; Community College Leadership; Counselor Education; Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis; Educational Leadership; and Higher Education Opportunity, Equity, and Justice. The department emphasizes exemplary scholarship, teaching, and service in the context of a university education and has a vibrant research culture that inspires and guides students through teaching, advising, and dissertation supervision. As researchers and teachers, the faculty explore complex and pressing contemporary issues and problems facing education and society with a view toward solutions that will make a real, positive difference for students and higher education institutions.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. What we offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision Flexible Spending Account Retirement Programs Disability Plans Life Insurance Accident Plan Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs 12 Holidays Each Year Tuition and Academic Assistance And so much more! Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties	Prepare and teach on-campus (i.e., face-to-face) and online graduate counselor education classes (4 courses for the academic year), particularly, but not limited to, clinical courses, such as Techniques in Counseling, Practicum in Counseling, Internship in Counseling, and Supervision Practicum. Serve as online clinical coordinator for three online Master's programs: in clinical mental health counseling, college counseling, and school counseling. Clinical coordination responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Site Supervisor training at the beginning of fall for practicum orientation and the end of the fall for internship orientation for the spring. Coordinate the administration and maintenance of student clinical contracts, evaluations, and records. Maintain communication with online master's-level supervisors, faculty advisors, site supervisors, and students regarding clinical processes. Communicate with faculty advisors regarding clinical placement. Maintain, track and file students' clinical contracts and records Make sure our clinical program is in compliance with CACREP, NCATE, NCDPI, Graduate School and Licensure standards. Coordinate with Assistant Dean for Professional Education and Accreditation regarding electronic records and system management. Coordinating clinical and internship experiences for online master's students Create, maintain, and/or update database of clinical sites/placements used by students for Practicum and Internship. Communicate with the internship instructors regarding any documentation, such as contracts, logs, evaluations or any other records. Communicate with students regarding required documentation for Practicum and Internship courses. Coordinate scheduling for supervision involving online Master's students. Attend ELPHD department and counselor education program meetings Advise and mentor students in the counselor education program Serve on counselor education dissertation committees Participate in recruitment and selection of future counselor education graduate students. Collaborate with other programs across the college as appropriate and needed Assist in department and college governance and outreach Integrate instructional technologies into courses Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g., site supervisors) across disciplines and across local, national, and international boundaries
Other Responsibilities	Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Doctoral Degree in Counselor Education
Other Required Qualifications	Earned doctorate in counselor education or closely related area by July 30, 2026 Evidence of effective teaching, advising, and supervision Demonstrated commitment to using technology in teaching and service Professional experience in counseling; appropriate professional memberships and identity as a counselor/counselor educator
Preferred Qualifications	Doctoral degree from a CACREP-accredited program Commitment to providing counseling services to culturally varied and marginalized groups and across school-college-community settings Experience with clinical coordination (e.g., clinical placement, collaboration with stakeholders, student/site supervisor orientation, etc.) Professional experience in clinical mental health settings, college, and school (K-12) settings. Leadership experience in the profession Professional counseling licensure Clinical supervisor licensure
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	Eligibility for counseling licensure
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	10/29/2025
Anticipated Close Date	Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include as attachments a cover letter and resume/CV.

Position Details

Position Number	00111669
Position Type	Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	9 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	131601 - Educational Leadership, Policy & Human Development (ELPHD)
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.